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'Telus failed us' over vaccine call centres, says B.C. health minister

'Telus failed us' over vaccine call centres, says B.C. health minister

Vancouver telecom giant says it's adding hundreds of call centre workers to assist efforts to book vaccine appointments
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'I shocked myself': Vancouver man scratches his way to $675,000 lotto win

'I shocked myself': Vancouver man scratches his way to $675,000 lotto win

The outdoor enthusiast is already looking to get himself into some new hiking boots - but is 'trying to stay as grounded as possible.'
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B.C. government to provide $27.2M in grants to inter-city bus companies, regional airports

B.C. government to provide $27.2M in grants to inter-city bus companies, regional airports

Aviation sector advocates continue to urge the federal government to also provide support for the industry.
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Thousands of imported honeybees arrive on Sunshine Coast

Thousands of imported honeybees arrive on Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Beekeepers Association arranged delivery to address pandemic and pest-related shortage
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B.C. cat in the running to become America's Favourite Pet

B.C. cat in the running to become America's Favourite Pet

The winner will grace the cover of Catster Magazine.
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Thousands of BC Parks campsites booked within hours of reservations opening

Thousands of BC Parks campsites booked within hours of reservations opening

While reservations are supposed to be for B.C. residents only until July 8, the province is counting on the honour system.
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B.C.'s universities to start preparing for a return to in-person education this fall

B.C.'s universities to start preparing for a return to in-person education this fall

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of advanced education and skills training says universities and colleges will begin to prepare for a full return to campus starting this fall.
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B.C. call centres to book vaccines will 'do better' after hectic first day: minister

B.C. call centres to book vaccines will 'do better' after hectic first day: minister

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's health minister promised to "do better" on Monday after call centres to schedule vaccine appointments were overwhelmed on the first day of booking. Adrian Dix said there were 1.
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Itsy bitsy spider causes massive scare in Metro Vancouver car

Itsy bitsy spider causes massive scare in Metro Vancouver car

Police investigated after reports of a passenger in distress
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Vaccine call centre provider 'needs to step up' amid first-day booking bottlenecks

Vaccine call centre provider 'needs to step up' amid first-day booking bottlenecks

Online vaccine booking only available in one of B.C.'s health regions
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