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No increase in suicide rate in B.C. during worst of the pandemic, says coroner

No increase in suicide rate in B.C. during worst of the pandemic, says coroner

VICTORIA — The coroners service says suicide rates in British Columbia did not increase last year, despite concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health.
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Hold on to your... trampoline! Windstorm hits Vancouver Island overnight

Hold on to your... trampoline! Windstorm hits Vancouver Island overnight

A windstorm sends trampoline tumbling on Vancouver Island.
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B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

Eligible expenses include payroll, rent and utility costs related to restarting or ramping up operations in preparation for gradual reopening
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Film producer Avi Lewis seeks federal NDP nomination in British Columbia

Film producer Avi Lewis seeks federal NDP nomination in British Columbia

HALFMOON BAY, B.C. — Documentary film producer Avi Lewis is seeking the federal NDP nomination in a riding in southern British Columbia.
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Could Point Roberts crossing be utilized as a pilot project to re-open border?

Could Point Roberts crossing be utilized as a pilot project to re-open border?

Many Point Roberts businesses rely heavily on cross border customers while 75 percent of the real estate is owned by Canadians, primarily as vacation homes.
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Lightning strikes captured over Vancouver during intense thunderstorm (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Lightning strikes captured over Vancouver during intense thunderstorm (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

The accompanying storm also took out power for hundreds of homes across the Lower Mainland
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Former Liberal minister seeks party leadership after almost decade away from politics

Former Liberal minister seeks party leadership after almost decade away from politics

VANCOUVER — A former British Columbia government cabinet minister who left politics almost a decade ago to work in the private sector says he's entering the Liberal party's leadership contest.
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'Put those selfies out': Dr. Bonnie Henry calls on British Columbians to celebrate vaccine status

'Put those selfies out': Dr. Bonnie Henry calls on British Columbians to celebrate vaccine status

B.C.'s top doctor is calling for your selfies.
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Vaccine update: B.C. promises AstraZeneca recipients will get second dose from manufacturer

Vaccine update: B.C. promises AstraZeneca recipients will get second dose from manufacturer

AstraZeneca recipients may soon get to choose whether to opt for Pfizer vaccine for second dose
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Vaccine wristbands handed out for COVID-19 hot spot in Surrey, B.C.

Vaccine wristbands handed out for COVID-19 hot spot in Surrey, B.C.

VICTORIA — Four extra vaccination clinics have been set up in Surrey, B.C., this week to ramp up immunizations in a COVID-19 hot spot with a high number of essential workers.
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