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B.C. government's ‘March Madness’ ad blitz in full swing

B.C. government's ‘March Madness’ ad blitz in full swing

Promotional campaigns “a waste of taxpayers’ money,” says advocacy group
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Horgan's letter on fish farms causes 'stir' among chiefs

Horgan's letter on fish farms causes 'stir' among chiefs

Premier weighs in on salmon farm issue, cautioning against massive job losses
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Ketamine could help treat a host of mental health issues: UBCO

Ketamine could help treat a host of mental health issues: UBCO

Ketamine could also help treat other disorders, like eating disorders, problematic substance use, post-traumatic stress and anxiety
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No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

Canada has officially dropped mandatory testing for COVID-19 at its borders, but will still carry out random tests.
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Metro wastewater treatment plant back to Square 1

Metro wastewater treatment plant back to Square 1

North Shore engineering project’s 10-year history fraught with delays, cost overruns
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Packaged mushrooms recalled in B.C. due to possible listeria contamination

Packaged mushrooms recalled in B.C. due to possible listeria contamination

Health Canada is warning consumers that the Golden Medal brand Enoki Mushroom is being recalled due to listeria contamination.
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Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

The CEO of a resort in the Rockies apologized for comments that caused 'distress for several women'
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B.C. to review how its COVID-19 pandemic response decisions were made

B.C. to review how its COVID-19 pandemic response decisions were made

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government will conduct an independent review of its operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help it prepare and respond to emergencies.
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B.C. provincial data show 23,000 people experienced homelessness in 2019

B.C. provincial data show 23,000 people experienced homelessness in 2019

VICTORIA — British Columbia's housing minister says a new method for collecting data on homelessness is the first of its kind in Canada and will help the province improve how it tackles the issue.
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Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, one more health facility outbreak in B.C.

Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, one more health facility outbreak in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting another eight deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 2,953.
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