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Former Olympic rower explores power of imagination in second kids' book

Former Olympic rower explores power of imagination in second kids' book

Canadian Olympic rower Douglas Vandor's interest in writing for children began when he was training on Elk Lake from 2001 to 2013.
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Doctors of B.C. president heads to Port Hardy to help out, urges others to do the same

Doctors of B.C. president heads to Port Hardy to help out, urges others to do the same

Dr. Joshua Greggain, who lives in Victoria, volunteered to take ER shifts Saturday through Monday at Port Hardy Hospital to assist with an acute staffing shortage
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'They thought I could essentially be in a vegetative state': Patient tells her story for VHF fundraiser

'They thought I could essentially be in a vegetative state': Patient tells her story for VHF fundraiser

Sara Brownlee was given a one per cent chance of survival after suffering a brain hemorrhage in November 2021. Now she’s back at work.
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It's seller beware when it comes to old gold and jewelry

It's seller beware when it comes to old gold and jewelry

"We have definitely seen a large increase in clients coming in."
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Surrey budget proposes 9.5% property tax increase for policing transition costs

Surrey budget proposes 9.5% property tax increase for policing transition costs

SURREY, B.C. — The City of Surrey has released its draft five-year budget, allocating more than half of the property tax increases for 2023 to cover the costs associated with the police transition.
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Lack of doctors to blame for impending closure of Kamloops' largest maternity clinic

Lack of doctors to blame for impending closure of Kamloops' largest maternity clinic

A Kamloops obstetrics clinic that delivers an average of 60 babies each month is slated to close this summer due to a shortage of doctors.
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Getting clean in Prince George, one woman talks about what it took

Getting clean in Prince George, one woman talks about what it took

Kim Suel talks about how AWAC helped get her through her addiction. The Prince George resident is now on the other side and is working as an AWAC outreach worker, coming full circle.
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City of Prince George land sale violated B.C. law, internal review finds

City of Prince George land sale violated B.C. law, internal review finds

The City of Prince George failed to meet the requirement for public notice under the B.C. Community Charter for the sale of 4500 Ospika Blvd. to a Vancouver-based developer.
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B.C. Premier David Eby 'looking forward to visiting China' but has no timeline

B.C. Premier David Eby 'looking forward to visiting China' but has no timeline

International affairs expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston says premier's message on trade with China in Chinese-language media requires "damage control."
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One of B.C.'s energy regulators rebrands as ... BC Energy Regulator

One of B.C.'s energy regulators rebrands as ... BC Energy Regulator

Regulator's mandate expanded to include hydrogen, geothermal
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