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Crisis centre donation puts focus on mental health challenges in medical profession

Crisis centre donation puts focus on mental health challenges in medical profession

Among her colleagues and friends, Dr. Kitt Turney was known as an energetic go-getter in the anesthesiology department at Lions Gate Hospital. But Turney also suffered from depression.
More than a dozen arrested in B.C. anti-logging protests

More than a dozen arrested in B.C. anti-logging protests

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — Mounties say 14 people were arrested on southern Vancouver Island Saturday as officers enforced a court injunction ordering the removal of blockades set up to protest old-growth logging.
IHIT investigating deadly shooting Saturday in Coquitlam

IHIT investigating deadly shooting Saturday in Coquitlam

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Police say a man is dead after a shooting Saturday evening in Coquitlam, B.C. Investigators say the victim was gunned down near Hart St. and Henderson Ave. around 5:30 p.m.
Missing hiker found dead in North Vancouver

Missing hiker found dead in North Vancouver

The man's hiking partner reported him missing after the pair became separated between Kennedy Falls and Mount Fromme on Friday
Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

VANCOUVER — Police say a hiker has died after becoming separated from a friend during a hike in North Vancouver. North Vancouver RCMP say two friends were hiking in the area of Mt. Fromme on Friday when they became separated.
Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

VANCOUVER — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on an acute care unit at Richmond Hospital. The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says seven patients on the acute care for the elderly unit tested positive for the virus.
Long weekend B.C. boaters urged to meet all safety protocols, both on-water and COVID-19

Long weekend B.C. boaters urged to meet all safety protocols, both on-water and COVID-19

Annual national awareness campaign is encouraging social-distanced boating and reiterates the use of lifejackets, which could end in a $230 fine if none are provided.
Resort Municipality of Whistler sues Pique over ransomware coverage

Resort Municipality of Whistler sues Pique over ransomware coverage

Judge declines to issue temporary injunctive relief; case adjourned to next week
Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Former Squamish mayor Patricia Heintzman now a partner with the annual festival, which has been postponed since 2019 due to COVID-19.
Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

SURREY, B.C. — The Fraser Health authority is leveraging the fear of missing out in its campaign aimed at convincing young adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr.
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