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More seniors in publicly funded care taking anti-psychotics with no diagnosis, advocate says

More seniors in publicly funded care taking anti-psychotics with no diagnosis, advocate says

Advocate’s office publishes Long-Term Care Facilities Directory, an overview of what’s happening at care homes in B.C.
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British Columbians have been drinking more; easing of alcohol laws could be one reason, pandemic another

British Columbians have been drinking more; easing of alcohol laws could be one reason, pandemic another

Consumption per capita has been second-highest in Island Health region
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Indigenous-led Olympic bid 'captures the imagination'

Indigenous-led Olympic bid 'captures the imagination'

With costs, benefits, and public support still up in the air, ‘there’s lots of work ahead’
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Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.
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B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

'Records that are submitted and are suspected to be fraudulent are reported to law enforcement'
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Amazon deliveries spike plastic pollution 29% in a year, report shows

Amazon deliveries spike plastic pollution 29% in a year, report shows

Environmental group calls on Ottawa to include plastics from Amazon deliveries in ban
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Bowling with chickens among animal cruelty cited in $300K Fraser Valley fines

Bowling with chickens among animal cruelty cited in $300K Fraser Valley fines

Companies have made significant changes as a result of investigation, judge says
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CRA says time running out for Canadians to make tax relief requests

CRA says time running out for Canadians to make tax relief requests

Deadline is Dec. 31
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Stop 'mass surveillance' of British Columbians, U.S. company told

Stop 'mass surveillance' of British Columbians, U.S. company told

B.C.'s information and privacy commissioner has ratcheted up his language in ordering a non-compliant U.S. company to stop collecting and storing facial images of British Columbians
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Floods test B.C. film sector's adaptability and flexibility

Floods test B.C. film sector's adaptability and flexibility

Expert warns that the industry must prepare for 'new normal' of extreme weather
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