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Increase in claims of elder abuse fuels further study by B.C.'s advocate for seniors

Increase in claims of elder abuse fuels further study by B.C.'s advocate for seniors

VICTORIA — B.C.'s seniors advocate says calls related to the abuse of elders have jumped, prompting a more thorough review of the problem.
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B.C.’s fentanyl market estimated to be up to $300 million

B.C.’s fentanyl market estimated to be up to $300 million

Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia gets better grip on deadly impact of fentanyl
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B.C. residents can apply for $500 COVID-19 recovery benefit starting December 18

B.C. residents can apply for $500 COVID-19 recovery benefit starting December 18

Eligible single recipients must make less than $87,000 to get any benefit, and $62,500 or less to get the full benefit
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COVID-19 restrictions in B.C. extended one month as case numbers climb

COVID-19 restrictions in B.C. extended one month as case numbers climb

VICTORIA — COVID-19 restrictions in British Columbia have been extended to Jan. 8 as the transmission and community spread of the illness remain high, the province's top doctor said Monday.
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B.C. getting first vaccine doses next week; new safety orders issued

B.C. getting first vaccine doses next week; new safety orders issued

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a total of 2,020 new COVID cases over the weekend and issued new public health orders effective immediately.
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B.C. throne speech says NDP will focus on immediate action in COVID-19 battle

B.C. throne speech says NDP will focus on immediate action in COVID-19 battle

VICTORIA — The B.C. government is promising to immediately fight the spread of COVID-19 while also striving to meet its long-term goals on the province's economic recovery, climate change and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
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B.C. throne speech promises more COVID-19 pandemic spending

B.C. throne speech promises more COVID-19 pandemic spending

The BC Legislative Assembly resumed sitting today (Dec.
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Throne speech promises more pandemic spending

Throne speech promises more pandemic spending

Throne speech recaps efforts to combat pandemic, promises further measures, spending
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Canada expecting first COVID vaccine shipment next week

Canada expecting first COVID vaccine shipment next week

Around 250,000 doses are expected to arrive before the end of the year
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Specialist who treated rare disease among homeless wants doctors to be aware of signs

Specialist who treated rare disease among homeless wants doctors to be aware of signs

VANCOUVER — As an infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Carl Boodman has had a longtime interest in an illness that commonly afflicted soldiers during the First World War as well as people who now live in crowded refugee camps.
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