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B.C. promises expanded gynecological cancer care, new programs in Surrey, Kelowna

B.C. promises expanded gynecological cancer care, new programs in Surrey, Kelowna

Rates of gynecological cancer have increased by almost 50 per cent over the last decade in B.C., says premier.
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B.C. brings in more restrictions to limit spread of chronic wasting in deer, elk

B.C. brings in more restrictions to limit spread of chronic wasting in deer, elk

VICTORIA — The B.C. government is taking further steps to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, moose and caribou, including removing urban deer from Cranbrook and Kimberley.
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Victoria council calls for stepped-up effort to halt sheltering on streets

Victoria council calls for stepped-up effort to halt sheltering on streets

Coun. Stephen Hammond says the city has bylaw-enforcement tools to tackle the daytime activity on Pandora and other areas but has chosen not to use them
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'Challenging' wildfire conditions in B.C. as hot and dry weather persists

'Challenging' wildfire conditions in B.C. as hot and dry weather persists

Over 250 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as much of the province continues to bake under a heat wave that is expected to last into next week.
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qathet region couple studies humpback communication/behaviour

qathet region couple studies humpback communication/behaviour

Naturalists/artists continue welcoming massive mammals back to Salish Sea
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Government announces funding to protect carbon-rich ecosystems

Government announces funding to protect carbon-rich ecosystems

Projects will prioritize habitats in BC such as grasslands, wetlands and forests
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B.C. Conservatives pitch health-care changes, more private clinics

B.C. Conservatives pitch health-care changes, more private clinics

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad acknowledged Thursday that the plan would cause the provincial budget to "spike," but said in the long term it would bring down per-capita health-care spending.
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Soca sensation Farmer Nappy headlines Coquitlam's Caribbean Days

Soca sensation Farmer Nappy headlines Coquitlam's Caribbean Days

The annual Caribbean Days Festival runs on July 27 and 28 at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam.
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Wildfire prompts evacuation orders near Spences Bridge, B.C., as hot spell continues

Wildfire prompts evacuation orders near Spences Bridge, B.C., as hot spell continues

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 76 properties in the Venables Valley area north of Spences Bridge, B.C., due to the out-of-control Shetland Creek wildfire. The order issued at 10 p.m.
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Wildfire danger rises to 'extreme' on south Vancouver Island

Wildfire danger rises to 'extreme' on south Vancouver Island

Recent warm weather has quickly dried out forest floors, triggering the increasing danger rating
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