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Seniors falling behind amid rising costs, too few supports, says watchdog

Seniors falling behind amid rising costs, too few supports, says watchdog

The costs of aging at home are escalating and seniors are struggling, which sometimes leads them to enter long-term care prematurely, Isobel Mackenzie said Thursday
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Disabled B.C. woman claims childhood sex abuse by Coquitlam priests

Disabled B.C. woman claims childhood sex abuse by Coquitlam priests

One of the alleged abusers had worked in parishes across western Canada, including at a Saskatchewan Indian residential school
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Metro Vancouver gas prices to spike to nearly $2.19/L

Metro Vancouver gas prices to spike to nearly $2.19/L

Another day of higher gas prices
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How to make your home bear safe, and what to do if one comes by

How to make your home bear safe, and what to do if one comes by

Bear experts say to keep your property free of enticing smells, and if a bear still shows up at your house, assert your dominance.
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One million British Columbians waiting for a specialist, says doctors' group

One million British Columbians waiting for a specialist, says doctors' group

Health Minister Adrian Dix says to address shortages the government is working to amend the Physician Master Agreement, which includes specialist doctors
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B.C. man reaches settlement over priest sex abuse allegations

B.C. man reaches settlement over priest sex abuse allegations

Mark O'Neill alleged he suffered sexual abuse, physical abuse, and spiritual harm starting at age 13 at the Mission Roman Catholic seminary in British Columbia
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This B.C. travelling vet saves animals from swallowed objects

This B.C. travelling vet saves animals from swallowed objects

Is that a ball in your Labrador? A bell in your lizard? This B.C. veterinarian has spent his career pulling some strange things out of animals of all kinds.
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B.C. municipalities want action on cargo and cruise ship pollution

B.C. municipalities want action on cargo and cruise ship pollution

Scrubber wastewater is acidic and contributes to a lesser-known climate threat called ocean acidification.
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Laser procedure offered in Victoria a breakthrough in acne treatment: dermatologist

Laser procedure offered in Victoria a breakthrough in acne treatment: dermatologist

Hamilton Cosmetic Dermatology in Victoria is the first in Canada to use the device commercially since Health Canada approval
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This breathtaking B.C. town ranked #3 on a list of the world's best surfing spots

This breathtaking B.C. town ranked #3 on a list of the world's best surfing spots

 "Perfect for beginners and avid surfers alike."
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