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'Mommy, I want to go home': B.C. family leaves two ERs in one night after waiting hours for care

'Mommy, I want to go home': B.C. family leaves two ERs in one night after waiting hours for care

"This is the first time in my life when I felt that I could see it crumbling," says a Burnaby mom.
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Metro Vancouver gas prices could drop to levels not seen since January

Metro Vancouver gas prices could drop to levels not seen since January

One petroleum analyst from GasBuddy says the price of a litre of regular gasoline could drop by as much as 20 cents in the coming week, and even more the week after.
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B.C. scientist helps build 'risk of extinction' tool for biggest fish

B.C. scientist helps build 'risk of extinction' tool for biggest fish

A shark expert from B.C.'s Simon Fraser University has helped create a tool to measure the biodiversity of the ocean's biggest predatory fish, and conversely, their risk of extinction.
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Muni Morsels - November 14 Council

Muni Morsels - November 14 Council

Bite sized business from Bowen's latest council meeting
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'Urgent health concern': Stay away and don't eat dead whales, warns DFO

'Urgent health concern': Stay away and don't eat dead whales, warns DFO

Some Haida Gwaii dogs have "severe illness" after eating meat from a dead whale.
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Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

As illnesses rise in children, Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses personal hygiene and says health authorities are measuring school absenteeism. Meanwhile, a BC Children's Hospital heart surgeon is calling the situation a "crisis."
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B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

Through September and October, B.C. had an average of about 6,700 emergency department visits, but that daily average has increased to 6,795 visits through November.
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B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

Dr. Bonnie Henry said masks are an important tool that should be used in situations where it makes sense, like health-care settings.
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Could a 'silent killer' be behind B.C.'s recent whale deaths?

Could a 'silent killer' be behind B.C.'s recent whale deaths?

The public is being reminded to call DFO if they spot a whale in distress or if they suspect they've hit one with their boat.
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Water rate increases approved at three Bowen LAC’s

Water rate increases approved at three Bowen LAC’s

Combining the systems and changes to rate structure also discussed
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