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B.C. reports 120% increase in prescriptions after pharmacists gain new powers
VANCOUVER — British Columbia government figures show a 120 per cent increase in the number of prescriptions renewed or adjusted after the province expanded pharmacists' powers last October, part of an effort to ease strains in the health-care system.
May 18, 2023 12:28 PM
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"RCMP will not and cannot go into your home," say RCMP during evacuation action
"Important that you are ready to go if you have to."
May 18, 2023 12:13 PM
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206 die of overdose in April in B.C.
Fentanyl was detected in approximately 80% of the deaths, often in combination with other substances.
May 18, 2023 11:50 AM
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UVic to get $2.4M in federal funds for cyclist, pedestrian routes
Funding announced Wednesday is part of an $11-million federal boost for active transportation on the Island
May 18, 2023 10:30 AM
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'A true hero': Paddleboarder saves two people from drowning in Thetis Lake
The woman rescued the two, who couldn’t swim and weren’t wearing lifejackets, after their floatie overturned and they ended up in the water
May 18, 2023 10:00 AM
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Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP upset after Terry Fox image erased from Canadian passport
Ron McKinnon added his name to the growing voices, including PoCo Mayor Brad West, criticizing about the move to take the national icon from the new passport.
May 18, 2023 9:45 AM
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Over $1 million in provincial funds spent in response to Cache Creek flooding
As of Wednesday, Cache Creek remains under a state of local emergency.
May 18, 2023 9:30 AM
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Lawyer for Prince George arson suspect casts doubt on Crown's case
No direct evidence that Justin Kyle Aster set deadly Econo Lodge Motel fire, lawyer for accused argues during closing submissions
May 18, 2023 6:32 AM
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Former Prince George mayor, city manager, planner working at same consulting firm
Three of the key figures in the George Street parkade fiasco are working for a Victoria-based management consulting firm.
May 18, 2023 6:00 AM
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Oak Bay worker struck and killed by SUV that jumped sidewalk on Monterey
The black SUV, driven by a 66-year-old Victoria woman, was heading northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane before jumping the sidewalk and striking the man.
May 18, 2023 5:45 AM
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