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B.C. long-term care homes face 'dangerous gap' in services, claims group

B.C. long-term care homes face 'dangerous gap' in services, claims group

The group representing speech-language pathologists in B.C. says the government needs to increase funding for their profession to better support those in long-term care.
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Map: Where Metro Vancouverites scooped up their big lottery winning tickets in 2022

Map: Where Metro Vancouverites scooped up their big lottery winning tickets in 2022

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Who saved Elsie? The hunt for a kind stranger in New Westminster

Who saved Elsie? The hunt for a kind stranger in New Westminster

A downtown dog owner wants to find the man who chased down her pet on Royal Avenue Monday night.
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Weekend event supports New West family facing deportation

Weekend event supports New West family facing deportation

Supporters will rally in Vancouver this weekend in the hopes that Immigration Minister Sean Fraser will catch the "holiday spirit" and let the family stay.
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B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU patient count hits 16-week high

B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU patient count hits 16-week high

New presumed COVID-19 deaths in the province declined to 21, from 30 one week ago
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It's time to get fancy for New Westminster Family Place

It's time to get fancy for New Westminster Family Place

Get out your dancing shoes to support a group that helps families with young children.
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Letter: Eby's housing plan a 'cheap, opportunistic dodge'

Letter: Eby's housing plan a 'cheap, opportunistic dodge'

Are proposed changes to strata rental rules an "ineffective Band-Aid" or would they help?
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This new local business offers charcuterie boxes to get your party started

This new local business offers charcuterie boxes to get your party started

Thanks to the newly-founded Cheese&Crackers Charcuterie Co. — a well-laid out charcuterie board is now just a click away.
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Avian flu leads to B.C. turkey shortage ahead of Christmas

Avian flu leads to B.C. turkey shortage ahead of Christmas

A 20% shortfall among B.C. turkey producers is expected to last through Christmas, says the BC Poultry Association.
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Rising rent and food prices causing folks to rack up debt and access food banks

Rising rent and food prices causing folks to rack up debt and access food banks

Family Services offers financial workshops and one-on-one coaching on financial empowerment
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