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Indigenous organizations say alleged racist 'game' played by B.C. ER staff is unacceptable

Indigenous organizations say alleged racist 'game' played by B.C. ER staff is unacceptable

The Métis Nation BC and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres have issued four recommendations for the B.C. Ministry of Health
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B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff tried to guess alcohol level

B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff tried to guess alcohol level

The province is investigating allegations of staff in hospital emergency rooms playing a “game” to guess the blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients. Health Minister Adrian Dix said the allegations were brought to him Thursday night.
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'Black lives matter. Indigenous lives matter': New West school board speaks out

'Black lives matter. Indigenous lives matter': New West school board speaks out

The New Westminster school district pledges its commitment to anti-racism work in a letter to families
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B.C. extends $300-$500 rent supplement, returns some landlord rights

B.C. extends $300-$500 rent supplement, returns some landlord rights

The announcement comes as the province moves towards its phase 3 reopening of public life.
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Province launches 24/7 helpline to assist clinicians helping those with addictions

Province launches 24/7 helpline to assist clinicians helping those with addictions

The provincial government has launched a round-the-clock helpline for clinicians in need of addiction medicine support, while they treat patients.
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Some families getting first visits at care homes; safety is priority, says premier

Some families getting first visits at care homes; safety is priority, says premier

As B.C. looks to a new phase of reopenings during the pandemic, no question plagues provincial politicians more than the restriction on visits to seniors’ facilities and hospital patients. “The No.
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COVID-19 case detected in Fraser Health school

COVID-19 case detected in Fraser Health school

The case involves an adult in an independent school and no children are so far involved.
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Four tips to celebrate Father’s Day when dad is under lockdown

Four tips to celebrate Father’s Day when dad is under lockdown

'More often than not, the things they treasure most are inexpensive and small.'
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Meet the New West teen behind a 'life-changing' award

Meet the New West teen behind a 'life-changing' award

Hyacks basketball player Udhay Mangat's drive to succeed led him to a Beedie Luminaries scholarship - and a promising future at Simon Fraser University
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Majority of Canadians support universal basic income up to $30,000: poll

Majority of Canadians support universal basic income up to $30,000: poll

But two-thirds reject a tax hike and say rich should pay
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