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Canada's two busiest fire halls are both in B.C.

Canada's two busiest fire halls are both in B.C.

Half of the calls that come in are medical-related.
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Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases

Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reporting more outbreaks of avian flu in British Columbia and Alberta.
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Physician shortage limits access to abortion on Island: doctor

Physician shortage limits access to abortion on Island: doctor

Though many abortion providers are unlisted to avoid harassment and stigma, they are often still available in rural areas — patients just need a point of contact with the health-care system to find one.
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Former NDP leader, provincial health officer up for honorary degrees

Former NDP leader, provincial health officer up for honorary degrees

More people than usual are receiving honorary degrees from UVic this spring, the result of adding extra celebrations to recognize alumni who graduated in 2020, when COVID-19 precluded large gatherings.
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Hours-long police standoff in Victoria ends with one man in custody

VICTORIA — A man is in hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and a mental health assessment following an hours-long standoff with police in Victoria.
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Amanda Todd received "blackmailing and threatening" messages, father testifies

Amanda Todd received "blackmailing and threatening" messages, father testifies

Norman Todd tells court his daughter was shaken by multiple online posts: "She was scared and kind of panicky"
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Forecast centre says river in northeast B.C. could surge to flood conditions

Forecast centre says river in northeast B.C. could surge to flood conditions

VANCOUVER — The River Forecast Centre is warning residents of northeastern British Columbia that the Liard River could surge to extremely high flows, creating flood conditions similar to last year.
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Sechelt pilot takes off on cross-country fundraising expedition

Sechelt pilot takes off on cross-country fundraising expedition

Steve Drinkwater is flying across Canada to raise support — and hopefully $1 million — for Hope Air, a program that transports patients from rural areas to medical care and back 
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Update: BC Ferries fined over $600K after worker drowns in Richmond

Update: BC Ferries fined over $600K after worker drowns in Richmond

BC Ferries paid the fine using operating budget, after WorkSafeBC identified high-risk violations.
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Bird flu arrives in Summerland, other B.C. towns

Bird flu arrives in Summerland, other B.C. towns

Avian flu has made its way to Summerland, and other small municipalities in British Columbia.
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