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Heart Month: Preparing for heart-related emergencies

Heart Month: Preparing for heart-related emergencies

St. John Ambulance is pushing for first aid, CPR and AED training
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COVID-positive hospitalizations decreased by 4% in B.C.

COVID-positive hospitalizations decreased by 4% in B.C.

Active cases in the province decreased by 75 since Thursday
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More futility in mission to prove gas price gouging

More futility in mission to prove gas price gouging

The BCUC notes that “high market concentration can be a sign that certain firms have market power” that might allow for setting disproportionately high prices
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Saving puppy leads to serious leg injury for Salt Spring resident, who urges support for fundraiser

Saving puppy leads to serious leg injury for Salt Spring resident, who urges support for fundraiser

Robyn Rhea had deep lacerations on her leg after slipping and crashing into a mirror, requiring care at two hospitals and weeks of healing.
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Fishing vessel joins international scientific expedition to study salmon

Fishing vessel joins international scientific expedition to study salmon

The fishing vessel is joining the 2022 Pan-Pacific Winter High Seas Expedition, an effort to understand the lives of salmon.
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Queen balances personal with symbolic, creating an unmatched legacy in Canada

Queen balances personal with symbolic, creating an unmatched legacy in Canada

VANCOUVER — The Queen has adapted to the expansion of liberal democracies while respecting ancient royal customs to create a magic dust that has left an enduring influence on Canada as she marks her Platinum Jubilee, experts say. Prof.
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Researchers race to study probiotic before white-nose syndrome spreads to B.C. bats

Researchers race to study probiotic before white-nose syndrome spreads to B.C. bats

VANCOUVER — Researchers say a deadly fungus that has nearly wiped out a North American bat species hasn't yet spread to British Columbia, giving them valuable time to study whether probiotics prevent the disease. B.C.
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Kevin Falcon wins B.C. Liberal leadership race

Kevin Falcon wins B.C. Liberal leadership race

The former cabinet minister won on the fifth ballot.
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Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon wins B.C. Liberal leadership race on 5th ballot

Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon wins B.C. Liberal leadership race on 5th ballot

VANCOUVER — Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon who promised to renew and rebuild British Columbia's Liberals into the political powerhouse of their recent past was elected party leader Saturday.
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Vancouver police arrest five during clashes between anti-vaccine mandate protesters and counter protesters

Vancouver police arrest five during clashes between anti-vaccine mandate protesters and counter protesters

One man was arrested after witnesses observed him throwing eggs during the protest
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