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Canadians among the worst drivers in the world, study shows

Canadians among the worst drivers in the world, study shows

Canadians aren't as bad as Americans, according to the study.
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Saanich police arrest driver with fake police lights on car

Saanich police arrest driver with fake police lights on car

The driver could face charges for impersonating a peace officer, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and breaching a firearms prohibition.
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BC SPCA offering 50% off adoption fees

BC SPCA offering 50% off adoption fees

"We have so many amazing animals in our care who are just waiting for a family to call their own."
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Canadian profs have never been older. Are B.C. schools ready for a retirement wave?

Canadian profs have never been older. Are B.C. schools ready for a retirement wave?

Almost 30 per cent of full-time university teachers are between 55 and 64 years old, according to new Statistics Canada data.
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Woman alleges receiving massive fentanyl dose at B.C. hospital

Woman alleges receiving massive fentanyl dose at B.C. hospital

A B.C. woman is alleging a fentanyl dose given to her by hospital staff was 200 times the normal amount.
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B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

Tech sector losses stack up amid global layoffs
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Vancouver Island farm mourns runaway pig that found a home at sanctuary

Vancouver Island farm mourns runaway pig that found a home at sanctuary

A veterinarian was called Jan. 27 after it was discovered that Theo’s back legs had failed, the result of his massive size.
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Opinion: As we fight to protect species on the brink of extinction, let's not forget the familiar ones

Opinion: As we fight to protect species on the brink of extinction, let's not forget the familiar ones

To guard against extinction, we must advocate for common species.
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B.C. health authority suing New Zealander for $48,540

B.C. health authority suing New Zealander for $48,540

A man treated at Whistler Health Care Centre and then Vancouver General Hospital was invoiced $61,468.
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Arsonist used toilet paper to set B.C. porta-potty ablaze

Arsonist used toilet paper to set B.C. porta-potty ablaze

The fire caused $43,000 in damage to the toilet, a portable office and a generator.
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