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Editorial: Breakthrough in cancer fight should get government support

Editorial: Breakthrough in cancer fight should get government support

Called CAR-T therapy, each infusion works only for the patient whose cells were used. That means a separate manufacturing procedure must be followed for every patient to be treated.
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'Ferocious': B.C. man convicted in spouse's death gets 10 years

'Ferocious': B.C. man convicted in spouse's death gets 10 years

"This crime was horrifically brutal, tragic, and senseless," Justice Lisa Warren said.
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New trial ordered in B.C. hockey coach sex assault case

New trial ordered in B.C. hockey coach sex assault case

The hockey coach was convicted in 2022 of one count of sexually assaulting the girl — then 16 — in 2004. He was 36 at the time.
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New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

The B.C. Securities Commission is joining most major jurisdictions in North America with the introduction of a whistleblower program aimed at catching bad actors in the investment industry
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B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

The "pay transparency" measure will allow drivers to know how much they'll earn for each trip before deciding whether to accept an assignment. 
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Burnaby Olympic boxing medallist denies assault allegation

Burnaby Olympic boxing medallist denies assault allegation

"I didn't hit him or anything," Dale Walters said. "I just got up in his face and said, 'Get out of my house.'"
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'Abused, injured and rotting': B.C. hog farm faces renewed cruelty claims

'Abused, injured and rotting': B.C. hog farm faces renewed cruelty claims

The BC SPCA said it's prepared to launch an investigation after Animal Justice released a video alleging animal cruelty on an Abbotsford, B.C., pig farm.
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Regional district seeks Sea to Sky Trail funding

Regional district seeks Sea to Sky Trail funding

SLRD briefs: Trash talk and funding allocations
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New transitional house to open in Squamish

New transitional house to open in Squamish

The home-like setting for 10 will offer specialized mental health and substance use care, peer support and cultural support.
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Letter: Disappointed in Squamish council regarding LNG

Letter: Disappointed in Squamish council regarding LNG

'I understand that the ultimate decision wasn’t entirely within the District’s discretion, but I couldn’t help but notice the stark contrast in the approaches taken by different councillors during the hearing.'
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