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More than 1 million naloxone shipped in B.C. since 2012

More than 1 million naloxone shipped in B.C. since 2012

While naloxone has helped avert many deaths, those working in the field and people with lived experience emphasize that overdoses are preventable and naloxone is not enough.
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North Vancouver RCMP chief steps up to promotion with Lower Mainland district

North Vancouver RCMP chief steps up to promotion with Lower Mainland district

Officer who led North Vancouver RCMP as police chief for the past two years has been promoted to Chief Superintendent for the RCMP’s Lower Mainland District.
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B.C. records 165 cases of COVID-19 as officials encourage more 2nd doses of vaccine

B.C. records 165 cases of COVID-19 as officials encourage more 2nd doses of vaccine

VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia say it's encouraging to see a steady increase in the number of people who are protected with a COVID-19 vaccine as cases decline. However, of the nearly 3.
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Big money for B.C. salmon falls short on recovery plans, oversight, says conservation group

Big money for B.C. salmon falls short on recovery plans, oversight, says conservation group

$647 million in funding for salmon was announced Tuesday, but environmentalists say it's missing key plans to protect endangered coho, chinook and sockeye.
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Vancouver to vote on delaying climate action amid permit backlog, pressure from gas lobby

Vancouver to vote on delaying climate action amid permit backlog, pressure from gas lobby

Amid pressure from an industry group and a rising backlog of permit applications, Vancouver city council will vote on whether to delay a zero-emissions building plan slated to come into effect next year.
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Birth control class action suit certified in B.C.

Birth control class action suit certified in B.C.

Pfizer and Wyeth face battle over Alesse oral contraceptive
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Federal government to fund new salmon hatcheries

Federal government to fund new salmon hatcheries

Declines in Fraser River sockeye are a major concern for the commercial fishing sector in B.C.
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B.C. Catholic archdiocese sued in Gambier Island camp sexual allegations

B.C. Catholic archdiocese sued in Gambier Island camp sexual allegations

Man claims he, other boys abused repeatedly by unnamed camp counsellor
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B.C. Catholic archdiocese sued in Gambier Island camp sexual allegations

B.C. Catholic archdiocese sued in Gambier Island camp sexual allegations

Man claims he, other boys abused repeatedly by unnamed camp counsellor
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Man arrested in Burnaby for six alleged sexual assaults in Ontario

Man arrested in Burnaby for six alleged sexual assaults in Ontario

Lengthy police investigation leads to a B.C. man being arrested for alleged sexual assaults in Ontario.
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