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McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear

McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear

The researchers hope to develop a system that will inform patients of possible inflammation so they can contact their health-care provider.
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Premier calls for reform to B.C.'s process for determining expensive-drug coverage

Premier calls for reform to B.C.'s process for determining expensive-drug coverage

At least 10 people resigned from the Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Committee after the Health Minister reversed a decision to cut drug coverage for a 10-year-old Langford girl
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Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in West Vancouver

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in West Vancouver

Police say the driver left the road and crashed into a tree before the vehicle caught fire
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'B.C. has been fortunate': It's been a slow wildfire season this year

'B.C. has been fortunate': It's been a slow wildfire season this year

British Columbia has experienced a relatively quiet wildfire season so far, but provincial officials are warning that a stretch of intense heat could reverse that trend.
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Ship breaking critic wins $165K after company's legal delays

Ship breaking critic wins $165K after company's legal delays

Union Bay activist was awarded the legal fees after the ship breaker was found to have delayed an anti-SLAPP application.
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Canadian pharmacies take steps to mitigate shortage of prescription painkillers

Canadian pharmacies take steps to mitigate shortage of prescription painkillers

Some pharmacies are capping supplies to 30 days to ensure there is enough for all patients.
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Metro Vancouver weather: Wet conditions to follow above-average heat

Metro Vancouver weather: Wet conditions to follow above-average heat

It's not all sunshine and sunscreen...but keep your sunblock with you anyway.
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B.C. small businesses tap into TikTok to grow big

B.C. small businesses tap into TikTok to grow big

From farming to Indigenous apparel, entrepreneurs use platform to grow, build community
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'Mighty in spirit': GoFundMe launched for family of woman killed at Okanagan Granfondo

'Mighty in spirit': GoFundMe launched for family of woman killed at Okanagan Granfondo

The Vancouver-born woman is being remembered for her determination, energy and generosity.
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Prolific B.C. poacher gets 6 years, $1.1M fine over sea cucumbers

Prolific B.C. poacher gets 6 years, $1.1M fine over sea cucumbers

Serial poacher who used aliases and sham companies leads to major sentence
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