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Mental health, addictions care improving in B.C.: progress report

Mental health, addictions care improving in B.C.: progress report

COVID-19 increased the challenges presented by the existing overdose crisis, the report shows.
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Here's how to prepare your pet for the post-pandemic office return

Here's how to prepare your pet for the post-pandemic office return

As the pandemic situation continues to evolve and people return to office work, UBC has some suggestions for pet owners.
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Study: Metro Vancouver, B.C. have much higher rental eviction rates than rest of Canada

Study: Metro Vancouver, B.C. have much higher rental eviction rates than rest of Canada

Lower Mainland significantly outpaced other major Canadian metro areas like Toronto and Montreal for the dubious honour, with a five-year eviction rate of 10.5%.
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Health alert: Canada-wide frozen chicken recall issued after possible listeria contamination

Health alert: Canada-wide frozen chicken recall issued after possible listeria contamination

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
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Photographer turns his lens on fish in the Squamish Valley (PHOTOS)

Photographer turns his lens on fish in the Squamish Valley (PHOTOS)

Fernando Lessa captures stunning underwater images.
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Solar panels, electric-vehicle batteries among items added to expanded B.C. recycling program

Solar panels, electric-vehicle batteries among items added to expanded B.C. recycling program

E-cigarettes are on the list as well.
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BC SPCA warns about fall toxins like anti-freeze, pumpkin spice

BC SPCA warns about fall toxins like anti-freeze, pumpkin spice

Just because humans can eat some things doesn't mean pets can.
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B.C. ridings see up to 40% decline in polling locations

B.C. ridings see up to 40% decline in polling locations

Fewer polling locations in many B.C. ridings could mean travelling significantly further to cast your ballot this federal election.
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For most non-government employees, Sept. 30 will be a regular working day this year

For most non-government employees, Sept. 30 will be a regular working day this year

The last day of September marks the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Okanagan home to large root borer beetles — and if you're brave, you can eat them

Okanagan home to large root borer beetles — and if you're brave, you can eat them

The bug is found in many regions of western North America.
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