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B.C. pharmacists sanctioned over opioid-dispensing practices file court challenges

B.C. pharmacists sanctioned over opioid-dispensing practices file court challenges

Two Vancouver pharmacists facing sanctions for alleged improper opioid-dispensing practices are taking the College of Pharmacists of B.C. to court, claiming evidence was collected "improperly" during inspections by college investigators.
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Mother's Day crash in B.C. sends four people to hospital, one in critical condition

Mother's Day crash in B.C. sends four people to hospital, one in critical condition

Police don't believe impairment to be a factor in the crash.
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B.C.'s low snowpack, early-season melt raise drought concern: province

B.C.'s low snowpack, early-season melt raise drought concern: province

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's latest snowpack and water supply bulletin says drier, warmer weather last month has contributed to an early melt, raising concern for widespread drought this summer.
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Funding available for community-led conservation/rec projects

Funding available for community-led conservation/rec projects

Groups and individuals encouraged to apply by May 30
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How a bloody Zoom pitch helped Vancouver filmmaker take ‘Final Destination’ reins

How a bloody Zoom pitch helped Vancouver filmmaker take ‘Final Destination’ reins

Vancouver filmmaker Zachary Lipovsky says it took innovative thinking — and a fake decapitation — to land the job directing “Final Destination: Bloodlines.
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Province auditing two Island universities running million-dollar deficits

Province auditing two Island universities running million-dollar deficits

VIU and Royal Roads are the only universities that have been requested to undergo this type of audit, according to the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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North Vancouver fire crews battle morning blaze at seniors centre in Lynn Valley

North Vancouver fire crews battle morning blaze at seniors centre in Lynn Valley

NORTH VANCOUVER — Crews from three fire departments on Vancouver's North Shore are battling a blaze at an apartment complex that began Saturday morning.
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BC Wildfire Service dealing with 11 'overwintering wildfires' near Fort Nelson

BC Wildfire Service dealing with 11 'overwintering wildfires' near Fort Nelson

FORT NELSON — The BC Wildfire Service says 11 fires that have been smouldering underground near Fort Nelson, B.C., since last year are being whipped up by warm and dry weather conditions.
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Dog survives suspected opioid poisoning near B.C. middle school

Dog survives suspected opioid poisoning near B.C. middle school

Owner: "We didn't think she was going to make it."
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BC Wildfire Service crews heading to Manitoba to fight massive fire

BC Wildfire Service crews heading to Manitoba to fight massive fire

Deployments typically last 14 days.
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