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B.C. finds solution for religious ban on assistance in dying at St. Paul's Hospital

B.C. finds solution for religious ban on assistance in dying at St. Paul's Hospital

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has announced a workaround to help those who want to use medical assistance in dying while they are being treated St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver.
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Post about Vancouver sex assault was 'misinformation,' woman fell off scooter: VPD

Post about Vancouver sex assault was 'misinformation,' woman fell off scooter: VPD

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Department says a viral social media post claiming a woman had been violently abducted and sexually assaulted in East Vancouver in early November was based on "misinformation.
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Woman wanted in San Diego on fraud and money laundering charges to undergo extradition hearing in February

Woman wanted in San Diego on fraud and money laundering charges to undergo extradition hearing in February

Meanwhile, a Canadian wanted in the U.S. for selling drugs on the dark web under pseudonyms made his latest appearance by video.
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Man in Santa suit seen waving a gun in downtown Victoria arrested

Man in Santa suit seen waving a gun in downtown Victoria arrested

Police seized a replica handgun from the man, who had outstanding warrants
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East Van sex assault claim 'not true,' woman fell off scooter

East Van sex assault claim 'not true,' woman fell off scooter

Police say a woman was not sexually assaulted as claimed by a social media post, which helped raise more than $15,000 via GoFundMe.
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Health officials warn of measles exposure at YVR last Thursday

Health officials warn of measles exposure at YVR last Thursday

Anyone who might have been exposed and is unvaccinated or immunocompromised is encouraged to contact their health unit by Wednesday, Nov. 29.
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Suspect sought after man collecting firewood assaulted in woods near Campbell River

Suspect sought after man collecting firewood assaulted in woods near Campbell River

A man on an ATV fired a weapon before assaulting the victim, Campbell River RCMP say
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Some Kelowna investors want out of short-term rental game as new legislation looms

Some Kelowna investors want out of short-term rental game as new legislation looms

“There’s definitely some people talking about getting out ahead of it and getting out of the short-term rental and selling their property. But we haven’t, as of yet, seen a massive flood of it.”
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First Nations group calls for encampment legislation pause

First Nations group calls for encampment legislation pause

The legislation proposes definitions of 'reasonably available' shelter, which municipalities will be required to prove before seeking an injunction to remove an encampment.
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B.C. government-contracted cancer clinic must return millions to patients

B.C. government-contracted cancer clinic must return millions to patients

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson alleged PeaceHealth broke state consumer laws.
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