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B.C. Health officials set up mosquito traps in the Sea to Sky region for study

B.C. Health officials set up mosquito traps in the Sea to Sky region for study

VANCOUVER — Mosquito traps have been set up across the Sea-to-Sky region in British Columbia as health officials launch a pilot project to understand the area's mosquitoes and the illnesses they spread.
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Hells Angel-connected broker to appeal B.C. drug trafficking conviction

Hells Angel-connected broker to appeal B.C. drug trafficking conviction

"This is a staggering amount of cocaine," a Crown prosecutor told the trial judge.
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B.C. man arrested in U.S. alleged to be international drug lord

B.C. man arrested in U.S. alleged to be international drug lord

Opinder Singh Sian is alleged to be involved in the global movement of hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine between various countries.
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Four serious illnesses prompt mosquito study in B.C.'s Sea to Sky

Four serious illnesses prompt mosquito study in B.C.'s Sea to Sky

Health authorities are urging people visiting or living in the Sea to Sky region to take precautions against mosquito bites following four serious viral infections last summer.
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B.C.'s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse

B.C.'s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse

VICTORIA — British Columbia's public service union representing 34,000 members says it's preparing for a strike vote after months-long negotiations fell apart. Paul Finch, president of the B.C.
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Metro Vancouver police car chase results in gun, drug charges

Metro Vancouver police car chase results in gun, drug charges

A loaded handgun was allegedly found in a vehicle occupied by William Richard Hambler and Calvin James Lynch.
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B.C. woman heading to jury trial on murder charge

B.C. woman heading to jury trial on murder charge

Brian Clayton, 34, died from his injuries in East Vancouver on Oct. 3, 2024, before he could be taken to the hospital.
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Child abandonment charges approved in 'highly visible' Whistler Canada Day incident

Child abandonment charges approved in 'highly visible' Whistler Canada Day incident

Jason Frost, 45, facing two charges after 2024 domestic incident at Whistler hotel
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B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss

B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry is limiting the sales of two more diabetes drugs to curb their off-label use for weight loss and preserve supply for people who are diabetic.
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Whistler RCMP confirms investigation into bike park assault

Whistler RCMP confirms investigation into bike park assault

One man arrested and released, with a date to appear in court
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