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B.C. to refer some cancer patients to Washington to cut radiation therapy wait

B.C. to refer some cancer patients to Washington to cut radiation therapy wait

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's health minister says some cancer patients will be referred to two clinics in Washington in an effort to reduce wait times for radiation therapy.
Strangulation led to 13-year-old Burnaby girl's death, murder trial hears

Strangulation led to 13-year-old Burnaby girl's death, murder trial hears

After an autopsy, forensic pathologist Dr. Jason Morin concluded a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park in July 19, 2017 died because of strangulation.
Eby says resignation of Atira housing CEO is step toward restoring public confidence

Eby says resignation of Atira housing CEO is step toward restoring public confidence

RICHMOND, B.C. — The resignation of the CEO at one of British Columbia's largest public housing operators is a step toward rebuilding confidence in organizations serving the province's most vulnerable people, says Premier David Eby.
Home ownership costs up across northern B.C.

Home ownership costs up across northern B.C.

Prince George saw a greater than 10 per cent increase in home ownership costs between 2021 and 2022, according to the BC Northern Real Estate Board.
Man arrested after 'unprovoked' stabbing inside Surrey, B.C., hospital: Mounties

Man arrested after 'unprovoked' stabbing inside Surrey, B.C., hospital: Mounties

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties in Surrey, B.C., have arrested a 24-year-old man after a stabbing inside a local hospital.
Mobile app helps people living with spinal injuries get active

Mobile app helps people living with spinal injuries get active

“But a person who has had an incomplete spinal cord injury, who might be able to walk some of the time or with a device, can be ambulatory with an SCI. And this group is often marginalized," says a UBCO researcher.
Nanaimo veteran honoured in Dutch liberation commemoration

Nanaimo veteran honoured in Dutch liberation commemoration

Nick Janicki was part of the Canadian Scottish Regiment that fought to liberate Deventer in April 1945.
B.C. filmmaker examines new ways to treat chronic pain and illness

B.C. filmmaker examines new ways to treat chronic pain and illness

"Sometimes that trauma goes back to childhood and it keeps materializing with chronic pain or chronic disease," says the Vancouver documentary filmmaker.
Employed but homeless in Prince George: One Millennium Park resident's story

Employed but homeless in Prince George: One Millennium Park resident's story

“I just do my best every day, I do what I can and try to live life as best I can."
Video: Richmond company introduces healthcare robots to Canada

Video: Richmond company introduces healthcare robots to Canada

Their security and delivery robots are also ready to hit the market and transform the industries
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