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Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

Currently, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control recommends the wearing of masks in combination with other preventative measures
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B.C. adds services to help people threatened by tainted illicit drug supply

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is accelerating its response to the overdose crisis by expanding lifesaving overdose prevention, treatment and support services.
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Federal government announces wildlife conservation fund for southeastern B.C.

Federal government announces wildlife conservation fund for southeastern B.C.

VANCOUVER — The federal government is investing $2 million over four years to support species at risk and habitat protection in southeastern British Columbia.
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Wildfire prompts evacuation alert for 43 properties northwest of Princeton, B.C.

Wildfire prompts evacuation alert for 43 properties northwest of Princeton, B.C.

PRINCETON, B.C. — Residents of 43 properties in British Columbia's southern Interior have been told to be ready to leave on short notice as a wildfire flares nearby.
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Parents start petition against 'full' B.C. school return

Parents start petition against 'full' B.C. school return

British Columbia Teachers' Federation is also pushing back against the province’s plans to reopen schools in the fall
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Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

The B.C. government invites First Nations to share their experiences as way of tackling racism in healthcare facilities
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Two injured after plane crashes in interior B.C. parking lot

Two injured after plane crashes in interior B.C. parking lot

NELSON, B.C. — Two people were injured after a plane crashed and ended up in a grocery store parking lot in Nelson, B.C., on Monday morning.
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Poll results underline B.C.’s proud, independent streak

Poll results underline B.C.’s proud, independent streak

Most British Columbians are dismayed when thinking of the United States, but our links to Cascadia have not suffered
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Michael Buble headlines the latest Order of British Columbia appointments

Michael Buble headlines the latest Order of British Columbia appointments

VICTORIA — Singer Michael Buble is to be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, one of the province's highest honours. The Burnaby-born singer headlines the class of 13 British Columbians set to become the order's newest members.
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Watchdog called in after man injured by police dog in Kelowna

KELOWNA, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after a man was injured during a confrontation with a police dog on Saturday night.
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