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Malichita cantaloupes likely cause of salmonella outbreak in five provinces: PHAC

Malichita cantaloupes likely cause of salmonella outbreak in five provinces: PHAC

There have been 26 confirmed cases in B.C., Ontario, Quebec, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador. 
Federal addictions minister says department taking a deeper look into safer supply

Federal addictions minister says department taking a deeper look into safer supply

The probe will include examination of accounts of diversion of prescribed opioids, says Ya’ara Saks
Playland’s new rollercoaster costing more than originally announced

Playland’s new rollercoaster costing more than originally announced

Disclosed costs up by 77 per cent
Speed-on-green cameras widely supported by British Columbians, survey shows

Speed-on-green cameras widely supported by British Columbians, survey shows

Many British Columbians in favour of initiatives to reduce driving speeds
Obituary: Rishi Deo

Obituary: Rishi Deo

'Rishi, wherever you are, we hope that you are dancing like everyone is watching, because we always were. '
B.C. researcher finds clues to animal survival in mega-storms

B.C. researcher finds clues to animal survival in mega-storms

The results of a new study, captured during one of the deadliest storms on record, could help scientists aid at-risk animals in future mega-storms made worse by climate change.
Too-tall cruise ship docks in Victoria to have its funnel removed

Too-tall cruise ship docks in Victoria to have its funnel removed

The Carnival Panorama had been headed to a Portland shipyard for repairs, but was too tall to get under a bridge over the Columbia River
Poultry farms on red alert, but no Christmas shortages expected

Poultry farms on red alert, but no Christmas shortages expected

Island poultry and egg producers are knocking on wood that the deadly influenza spread by migrating wild birds won’t affect any major flocks here
B.C. SPCA 'not opposed' to mass deer kill on Sidney Island

B.C. SPCA 'not opposed' to mass deer kill on Sidney Island

When deer numbers are high, the deer struggle to find adequate food on the island and are susceptible to starvation and disease, the group says.
This is the safest location in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature

This is the safest location in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature

The experts have spoken and one location stands out as having a lower risk level for earthquakes, floods, wildfires, landslides and tsunamis when compared to other B.C. spots.
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