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Two of B.C.'s overdose prevention programs have 'significant deficiencies': auditor

Two of B.C.'s overdose prevention programs have 'significant deficiencies': auditor

VICTORIA — Nearly eight years after British Columbia declared a public-health emergency because of escalating overdoses, it still hasn't set a standard of care for those struggling with addiction, the auditor general says.
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Jakob Jewett flies to silver at 2024 Crankworx Rotorua downhill

Jakob Jewett flies to silver at 2024 Crankworx Rotorua downhill

Kiwis Lachlan Stevens-McNab and Eliana Hulsebosch win gold on home soil
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Wildfires drop Canada's air quality below U.S. for first time ever, says report

Wildfires drop Canada's air quality below U.S. for first time ever, says report

North America's 13 most polluted cities in 2023 were all located in Canada, found the IQAir report.
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ICYMI: A Squamish family's unwavering love: How a car accident redefined their lives

ICYMI: A Squamish family's unwavering love: How a car accident redefined their lives

Kurt Patrick's miraculous survival and ongoing recovery from a catastrophic car accident underscore the power of love, support and determination.
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Letter: In response to Keith Roy

Letter: In response to Keith Roy

'I’ve always put our communities first, even when it meant challenging my party’s policies, including on the climate, electoral reform, and foreign affairs'
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Parking lot brawl results in assault charges for B.C. teen girl

Parking lot brawl results in assault charges for B.C. teen girl

A 15-year-old girl has been charged with aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm.
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B.C. athlete aborts swim of Hawaii's Molokai Channel

B.C. athlete aborts swim of Hawaii's Molokai Channel

The long-distance swimmer was stung heavily by jellyfish.
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B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

Some economists say the measure could discourage investment and tighten market conditions.
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Eight locals reach podium at biathlon BC Championships

Eight locals reach podium at biathlon BC Championships

Taje Hansen struck gold in mass start and sprint; Lucas Clements silver in both
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Report puts cost of B.C. coal mine pollution cleanup at $6.4B

Report puts cost of B.C. coal mine pollution cleanup at $6.4B

Environmental group warns Glencore of costly pollution problem it could inherit with Teck coal mine acquisition.
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