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B.C. records 127 overdose deaths in September, down from sharp increase in June

B.C. records 127 overdose deaths in September, down from sharp increase in June

VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says 127 people fatally overdosed on illicit drugs in September, up from 60 deaths during the same period last year.
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Furstenau pays visit to West Vancouver-Sea to Sky

Furstenau pays visit to West Vancouver-Sea to Sky

Valeriote has a good chance at the seat, says Furstenau
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September overdose deaths down from August

September overdose deaths down from August

Greater number of cases with “extreme fentanyl concentrations”
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These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

The sanitizers either contain ingredients that are not permitted by Health Canada or are not properly labelled.
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Hikers found safe after spending cold, wet night on Grouse Mountain

Hikers found safe after spending cold, wet night on Grouse Mountain

'We threw a lot of resources at it but in the end it was a positive outcome with definite lessons learned'
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B.C. election is in the final stretch before voters head to the polls on Saturday

B.C. election is in the final stretch before voters head to the polls on Saturday

B.C.'s political leaders are campaigning in Metro Vancouver in the final few days of the provincial election. B.C.
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Rural residents near Saanich, B.C., warned to protect pets after bear attacks llama

Rural residents near Saanich, B.C., warned to protect pets after bear attacks llama

SAANICH, B.C. — A black bear is believed to have killed a llama on Vancouver Island. A statement from Saanich police says the attack happened late Monday afternoon at a farm in a rural part of the municipality just north of Victoria.
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Top doctor says B.C. can control the trajectory of its second wave of COVID-19

Top doctor says B.C. can control the trajectory of its second wave of COVID-19

VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported 499 cases of COVID-19 as more than 150 cases were detected each day between Friday and Monday. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C.
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Police in Vancouver investigate the city's 15th homicide of the year

VANCOUVER — Police say they're investigating the 15th homicide of the year in Vancouver after human remains were found in a large recycling bin Sunday morning.
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B.C. NDP leader 'disappointed' in high-profile candidate as chiefs call for removal

B.C. NDP leader 'disappointed' in high-profile candidate as chiefs call for removal

VICTORIA — NDP Leader John Horgan says he's disappointed that a former member of Parliament now running for his party made negative comments about a Liberal. Nathan Cullen made the remarks about Roy Jones Jr.
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