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Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

The goal of the spring booster campaign is to strengthen waning protection for the most vulnerable
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Debt burden in B.C. felt more than across Canada, survey shows

Debt burden in B.C. felt more than across Canada, survey shows

Bank of Canada set to hold interest rate policy meeting on April 10 as more British Columbians report feeling greater pinch in their wallets.
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Crown stays assault charge against B.C. Olympic boxing medallist

Crown stays assault charge against B.C. Olympic boxing medallist

Dale Walters said he took the complainant in as a homestay student, something he has been doing for 20 years without incident.
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Trapped B.C. orca calf's skin whitening, no sign of emaciation: Fisheries Department

Trapped B.C. orca calf's skin whitening, no sign of emaciation: Fisheries Department

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — The skin of a young killer whale trapped in a Vancouver Island lagoon is turning white due to the low salinity of the water, but the Fisheries Department says the calf is active and isn't showing signs of emaciation.
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Volunteers maintain trails, bridges for shuffle in qathet region

Volunteers maintain trails, bridges for shuffle in qathet region

30 years on, event is still bringing community together
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B.C. nurse's toileting practices part of suspension ruling

B.C. nurse's toileting practices part of suspension ruling

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives said the Surrey nurse didn't speak to patients and their family members in a professional manner.
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Powell River Fire Rescue firefighters host hazmat course

Powell River Fire Rescue firefighters host hazmat course

Group of first responders learns various topics relating to hazardous materials
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B.C. First Nations Justice Council releases women's justice plan

B.C. First Nations Justice Council releases women's justice plan

The Indigenous Women's Justice Plan examines issues around legal aid, policing, sentencing, corrections, crisis response, child welfare, First Nations court and Crown prosecution.
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Developer files lawsuit against City of Powell River

Developer files lawsuit against City of Powell River

Alan Rebane initiates Supreme Court of British Columbia action over property development halt
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B.C. launches spring COVID-19 booster program, targeting vulnerable and unvaccinated

B.C. launches spring COVID-19 booster program, targeting vulnerable and unvaccinated

The vaccines will be offered at pharmacies, regional health authority clinics, primary care offices and community health centres.
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