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Budget 2023: ICBC, BC Place expect losses for current fiscal year

Budget 2023: ICBC, BC Place expect losses for current fiscal year

Crown corporation reports in B.C.’s budget release highlight current and future fiscal year forecasts
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B.C. becomes first province to cover cost of prescription contraception

B.C. becomes first province to cover cost of prescription contraception

AccessBC has been advocating for universal, no-cost coverage for prescription contraception in BC since 2017.
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Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Timothy Jones, who is wanted after failing to return to a halfway house, has a series of criminal convictions dating back to 1985, including sexual offences
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Police watchdog called to Burnaby after 'serious injuries' to barricaded man

Police watchdog called to Burnaby after 'serious injuries' to barricaded man

A man who barricaded himself into a residence and was eventually arrested with help from a police dog Monday night was seriously injured. The IIO is investigating police actions during the incident.
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B.C. doctor disciplined for hypnosis, psychedelic drug treatments

B.C. doctor disciplined for hypnosis, psychedelic drug treatments

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC said Dr. Paul Harris used psilocybin and MDMA in therapy.
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Massive sale: WestJet offers discounts on Vancouver flights across North America

Massive sale: WestJet offers discounts on Vancouver flights across North America

Enjoy cheap tickets to every place the airline flies on the continent.
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Senior struck and killed by flatbed truck driver in West Vancouver

Senior struck and killed by flatbed truck driver in West Vancouver

It’s too early to say what happened but a senior has been killed, police said
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B.C. minister announces temporary TikTok ban on government devices

B.C. minister announces temporary TikTok ban on government devices

"Effective immediately, the TikTok app will not be permitted from government-issued mobile devices," said Minister of Citizens' Services Lisa Beare.
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Around 50 flights cancelled at YVR due to snow

Around 50 flights cancelled at YVR due to snow

Visibility is improving but flights continue to be impacted
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Indigenous women in public life need support and 'dinosaur skin', says tribal council leader

Indigenous women in public life need support and 'dinosaur skin', says tribal council leader

President of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and Hupacasath First Nation was reacting to news that Melanie Mark, B.C.’s first First Nations cabinet minister, is resigning from her seat
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