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BCCDC warns of record spike in parasitic illness linked to contaminated food

BCCDC warns of record spike in parasitic illness linked to contaminated food

The cyclospora parasite, often passed to humans on fresh produce, led to a record 43 cases in B.C. by the end of July.
Fundraiser for family of Port Coquitlam boy killed by falling tree nears $50K goal

Fundraiser for family of Port Coquitlam boy killed by falling tree nears $50K goal

Kash Bakker died at the Okanagan Lake Provincial Park campsite south of Peachland on July 29.
Health Alert: Air conditioners recalled in Canada due to fire hazard

Health Alert: Air conditioners recalled in Canada due to fire hazard

Do you have this A/C unit?
Luge coach denies allegations of abuse, neglect brought by Whistler athlete

Luge coach denies allegations of abuse, neglect brought by Whistler athlete

In April lawsuit, Garrett Reid alleged Matthew McMurray’s Pattern of harassment, bullying and neglect led to ‘catastrophic’ 2019 injury at Whistler Sliding Centre
Check your cabinet: Over 35,000 bottles of cleanser, facial scrub recalled due to plastic microbeads

Check your cabinet: Over 35,000 bottles of cleanser, facial scrub recalled due to plastic microbeads

The cleanser was sold across Canada
10 ways nature and animals forecast the weather

10 ways nature and animals forecast the weather

A snake might sense an earthquake several seconds before a person because of how that snake's body absorbs movement.
Burnaby hookah lounge ordered to pay $25K in withheld wages

Burnaby hookah lounge ordered to pay $25K in withheld wages

Two ex-employees complained to the Employment Standards Branch about the Bloo BBY hookah lounge, saying they weren’t paid their wages on a regular basis and never got tips.
Conflict of interest concern raised for Sidney Island deer-cull contract

Conflict of interest concern raised for Sidney Island deer-cull contract

An animal-rights activist is raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest in the awarding of a Parks Canada contract to eradicate invasive fallow deer from Sidney Island.
B.C. broker fined $50K over phoney mortgage applications

B.C. broker fined $50K over phoney mortgage applications

Former submortgage broker Ravinder Biln created fake income records to land clients mortgages they were otherwise not entitled to.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: What you might find on social media

Adrian Raeside cartoon: What you might find on social media

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