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B.C. Human Rights Commissioner calls for an end to immigration detention after province extends agreement with CBSA

B.C. Human Rights Commissioner calls for an end to immigration detention after province extends agreement with CBSA

"They come here and they are being treated in ways that violate their dignity, and that further exacerbates trauma," said Kasari Govender.
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Family of B.C. woman who went missing seven years ago renews plea for help

Family of B.C. woman who went missing seven years ago renews plea for help

"We don't have any answers," a family member said at a rally this week.
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Meet the dogs helping sniff out pathogens at a B.C. hospital

Meet the dogs helping sniff out pathogens at a B.C. hospital

The dog pack is expanding to a total of seven highly trained canines able to detect pathogens in the hospital.
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Albertan baby birds hitch a 12-hour truck ride to B.C.

Albertan baby birds hitch a 12-hour truck ride to B.C.

The out-of-province Magpies are currently under care at Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. in Burnaby
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Saturday’s SwimBowen hits $36,000 fundraising mark

Saturday’s SwimBowen hits $36,000 fundraising mark

Hey SwimBowen community! So far we have raised $36,007 for the Cancer Care Fund... Holy Toledo! Nice work everyone! Swimmers, please carefully visit the website for important details for the 5th Annual SwimBowen on Saturday July 15, 10:30 start.
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B.C. Cold Case Files: In 1961, this 12-year-old girl disappeared without a trace

B.C. Cold Case Files: In 1961, this 12-year-old girl disappeared without a trace

Brenda Byman left for a hike with four teen friends one May day in 1961. She was never seen or heard from again.
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This new, ultra-cheap shuttle takes Metro Vancouverites to the Abbotsford airport

This new, ultra-cheap shuttle takes Metro Vancouverites to the Abbotsford airport

There are often much cheaper flights out of the Abbotsford airport.
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B.C. cargo flow should be back to normal in days after port strike, says researcher

B.C. cargo flow should be back to normal in days after port strike, says researcher

"The majority of what needs to move will move very quickly."
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B.C. child hospitalized after eating toxic death cap mushroom

B.C. child hospitalized after eating toxic death cap mushroom

After a child consumed part of the highly poisonous death cap mushroom in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, authorities warn southwestern B.C. to exercise caution.
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B.C. phasing out single-use plastics, giving businesses six months to use inventory

B.C. phasing out single-use plastics, giving businesses six months to use inventory

The new regulation comes into effect in December.
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