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Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Drugs such as Ozempic pose gastrointestinal risks for weight-loss seekers, according to a team of researchers from the University of B.C.
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British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

Public feedback on the NDP government’s draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework remains open until Oct. 6
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Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Disinformation undermines confidence in the legitimacy of democratic institutions, senior governments told.
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9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

The SPCA said all the animals on site, including nine dogs and two cats, were living near piles of rotting flesh from deer and elk and did not have access to adequate shelter.
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British Columbia logged a fifth more old-growth forests than reported

British Columbia logged a fifth more old-growth forests than reported

In 2021, old-growth logging was 19% higher than originally claimed by the Ministry of Forests, when it said logging rates had hit 'record lows.'
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of baby sleepers due to 'choking and strangulation hazards'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of baby sleepers due to 'choking and strangulation hazards'

Walmart says 216,595 affected sleepers were sold across Canada.
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Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

OTTAWA — A new Statistics Canada report has found that homicides of Indigenous women and girls are less likely to result in the most serious murder charges than cases in which victims were non-Indigenous.
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‘That was crazy’: Boater captures rare video of orcas up close in B.C. waters

‘That was crazy’: Boater captures rare video of orcas up close in B.C. waters

Off-duty eco-tour guide Jacob Alexander amazed by rare whale encounter near West Vancouver.
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Letter: Celebrating Whistler’s ‘seasoned’ population

Letter: Celebrating Whistler’s ‘seasoned’ population

'With longevity comes the ability to fit more into one’s life, as so poignantly and succinctly represented by that dash mark between the dates of birth and death.'
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B.C. strata council fight winds up at tribunal

B.C. strata council fight winds up at tribunal

A Vancouver strata council voted to remove Eduard Andrei Cvaci from its ranks before he joined a conference call.
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