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B.C. has highest cost of living in Canada, says new report

B.C. has highest cost of living in Canada, says new report

Average house price in B.C. came in at $996,460 last year, more than double the national average.
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Health expert says pandemic isolation contributed to spike in B.C. overdose deaths

Health expert says pandemic isolation contributed to spike in B.C. overdose deaths

VICTORIA — The isolation protocols of the COVID-19 pandemic that kept people from gathering in groups contributed to an increase in drug overdose deaths in British Columbia, says a health expert. Illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C.
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What to do if you encounter someone with dementia who may be lost

What to do if you encounter someone with dementia who may be lost

Expert advice on identifying key signs of disorientation and offering assistance to those affected.
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It is getting spooky: Metro Vancouver forecast includes fog rolling in

It is getting spooky: Metro Vancouver forecast includes fog rolling in

Be prepared.
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'I am deeply sorry': Pink postpones both Vancouver shows

'I am deeply sorry': Pink postpones both Vancouver shows

The two concerts will be rescheduled to a future date.
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BC Children's Hospital advises parents of ER triage ahead of flu season

BC Children's Hospital advises parents of ER triage ahead of flu season

Last year's significant uptick in RSV and flu came after two years of restrictions (and masking) on children were lifted; BC Children's Hospital is now asking families to consider the urgency of symptoms before coming into the emergency room.
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New documentary shines light on Canada’s deepest, longest caves

New documentary shines light on Canada’s deepest, longest caves

It’s true exploration where no person has gone before, says North Vancouver producer Jenny Rustemeyer
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Science alone can't justify emergency protection for at-risk species, say federal lawyers

Science alone can't justify emergency protection for at-risk species, say federal lawyers

A judgment in the case is expected by the spring of 2024.
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Canadians divided on whether impact of immigration is positive or negative: poll

Canadians divided on whether impact of immigration is positive or negative: poll

Three-quarters of Canadians think the work and talent of immigrants makes Canada better
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'Alarming': B.C. care aides struggling with on-the-job violence, work stress

'Alarming': B.C. care aides struggling with on-the-job violence, work stress

Care aides who took the survey say they've been struck, scratched or spit on.
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