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B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

Full coverage of the medications — known as opioid agonists — will be available to all B.C. residents with an active medical services plan.
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Flair Airlines adds planes, aims to more than double in size

Flair Airlines adds planes, aims to more than double in size

Ultra-low-cost carrier's Vancouver-based CEO reiterates aim to have 50 planes by 2027.
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CBSA's biggest meth seizure ever occurred at Tsawwassen inspection facility

CBSA's biggest meth seizure ever occurred at Tsawwassen inspection facility

The Tsawwassen facility was designed to increase security and examination capacity for goods arriving at the Vancouver marine ports of entry
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Four B.C. cities have Canada's lowest property tax rates: Zoocasa

Four B.C. cities have Canada's lowest property tax rates: Zoocasa

Lower tax rates fuel competition and attract investors, putting average homebuyers at a disadvantage, says online brokerage firm.
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Stall on Highway 99 in Richmond causing traffic back-ups

Stall on Highway 99 in Richmond causing traffic back-ups

Traffic is backed up on the Highway 91 onramp to Highway 99
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FOI records reveal planning details of B.C. premier’s meeting with Washington governor

FOI records reveal planning details of B.C. premier’s meeting with Washington governor

Records obtained via freedom of information request also show an email exchange between a Washington government staffer and former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson
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Update: Illegal ride-hailing bust in Richmond reveals convicted sex offender

Update: Illegal ride-hailing bust in Richmond reveals convicted sex offender

Transit Police found unlicensed ride-hailing drivers near River Rock Casino
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A look at how the Bell layoffs affect their journalism platform

A look at how the Bell layoffs affect their journalism platform

TORONTO — BCE Inc. announced Wednesday that it is cutting 1,300 positions, around three per cent of its workforce, and closing or selling nine radio stations as the company plans to "significantly adapt" how it delivers the news.
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Lowering barriers to fight food insecurity: 24/7 pantry to open in Richmond

Lowering barriers to fight food insecurity: 24/7 pantry to open in Richmond

A peer-led committee was looking into gaps in service at the Richmond Food Bank.
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New changes to Canadian Environmental Protection Act just a start: minister

New changes to Canadian Environmental Protection Act just a start: minister

The government has given itself up to two years to decide precisely what it means, and how it will ensure people's rights are respected. 
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