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B.C.’s population surge adds to health-care stress

B.C.’s population surge adds to health-care stress

Provincial government has rolled out a range of initiatives to try to improve the system
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Canadian businesses spending billions more dollars to ward off cyber threats

Canadian businesses spending billions more dollars to ward off cyber threats

Risk management for businesses now includes cyber risk insurance. Only 16% of Canadian businesses had this type of insurance.
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Vancouver police seek man wanted Canada-wide after cutting off ankle bracelet

Vancouver police seek man wanted Canada-wide after cutting off ankle bracelet

He had originally been charged in relation to a seizure of more than 10 kilograms of fentanyl, with an approximate street value of over $1.5 million.
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Canada's 25 most wanted fugitives includes several B.C. men

Canada's 25 most wanted fugitives includes several B.C. men

The most wanted man in the country is Rabih Alkhalil
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Canada's logging emissions on par with Alberta oil sands, says report

Canada's logging emissions on par with Alberta oil sands, says report

A new report finds logging in Canada produced a net 75 megatonnes of carbon emissions in 2020, more than the emissions from the country's electricity output and on par with its largest oil-producing region.
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After 105 years, a life full of adventures — and perspective

After 105 years, a life full of adventures — and perspective

While skydiving is off the table again this year, her children and grandchildren have arranged a tugboat ride over the weekend.
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Four years after legalization, B.C. cannabis sales hit all-time high

Four years after legalization, B.C. cannabis sales hit all-time high

The $57.3 million spent on legal cannabis in the province in July was the most for any month ever
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From stress relief to managing depression: 10 ways swimming can do wonders for your mind and body

From stress relief to managing depression: 10 ways swimming can do wonders for your mind and body

Swimming is a great workout for people with chronic pain or any mobility issues.
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Opinion: Snow can spread and worsen the effects of pollutants in the environment

Opinion: Snow can spread and worsen the effects of pollutants in the environment

From persistent chemicals to exhaust particulate matter, snow accumulates highly toxic pollutants. Regulations are needed to address the impacts on water supplies and the food chain.
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Canada’s not prepared to handle marine cargo spills, House committee finds

Canada’s not prepared to handle marine cargo spills, House committee finds

​A parliamentary committee wants Ottawa to limit the environmental damage and plug response gaps for marine cargo spills after a container ship lost more than 100 sea cans and was immobilized by a stubborn fire on the B.C. coast last year.
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