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More doctors practising family medicine in B.C., seen as significant change

More doctors practising family medicine in B.C., seen as significant change

Of the 708 additional doctors in family practice in B.C., 179 — or more than 25 per cent — are practising on Vancouver Island.
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Opinion: New study reveals four critical barriers to building healthier Canadian cities

Opinion: New study reveals four critical barriers to building healthier Canadian cities

Access to grocery stores, the distribution of public services and the layout of streets all contribute to health and well-being.
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Column: Federal taxes hurting B.C. wineries and craft brewers

Column: Federal taxes hurting B.C. wineries and craft brewers

Annual automatic tax hikes on alcohol should not be allowed, the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation claims.
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Canadian airline ordered to pay $1,870 in negligence damages

Canadian airline ordered to pay $1,870 in negligence damages

Three people were stranded in Aruba after their itinerary was changed.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. election fever heats up as parties brace for rushed legislative session

Rob Shaw: B.C. election fever heats up as parties brace for rushed legislative session

Throne speech, budget and election all on the horizon for B.C. politicians this week
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
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Opinion: Canada's entrepreneur shortage is impacting the economy — here's one way to fix it

Opinion: Canada's entrepreneur shortage is impacting the economy — here's one way to fix it

A new study reveals that instilling an entrepreneur-possible self — the belief that you can become an entrepreneur — is a critical stepping stone for becoming an entrepreneur.
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B.C. lawyer's $2M 'misappropriated' from trust among highest in history, society says

B.C. lawyer's $2M 'misappropriated' from trust among highest in history, society says

Russel Sean McDonough has expressed remorse for his actions.
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B.C. Conservative candidate admits to breaking the Motor Vehicle Act with campaign video

B.C. Conservative candidate admits to breaking the Motor Vehicle Act with campaign video

Han Lee: "I'm very sorry that I made a mistake."
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B.C.'s life sciences labour gap set for 11-fold increase, says report

B.C.'s life sciences labour gap set for 11-fold increase, says report

The sector’s talent gap is projected to grow from 500 to 5,500 people by 2027
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