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Metro Vancouver artists say thanks to front-line workers – with free art

Metro Vancouver artists say thanks to front-line workers – with free art

arTHANKS initiative provides free, original works of art to front-line workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
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'I'm melting': How B.C. is healing long-haul COVID-19 patients

'I'm melting': How B.C. is healing long-haul COVID-19 patients

As COVID long-haulers seek a way out of a set of debilitating symptoms, the head of one B.C. long-COVID clinic worries Omicron could trigger a wave of patients
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Is it time to rethink how much you drink?

Is it time to rethink how much you drink?

New evidence shows one out of seven of all new cancer cases in 2020 were related to one to two drinks daily.
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YVR eyes made-in-B.C. supply of sustainable jet fuel to tackle airline emissions

YVR eyes made-in-B.C. supply of sustainable jet fuel to tackle airline emissions

Some have argued growing crops for fuel could lead to food insecurity and deforestation
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More Canadians choosing to drive stoned, new research shows

More Canadians choosing to drive stoned, new research shows

The number of British Columbians involved in motor vehicle accidents after choosing to drive while intoxicated with marijuana products appears to have risen since its 2018 legalization, a new UBC study shows
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B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

Staff shortages are already growing across fire, police and ambulance services. Now, a leading infectious disease modeller warns of a 'danger zone' where emergency personnel shortfalls collide with peak hospitalizations.
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Poll results: Mixed reactions from Richmond News readers to spending limits on dining out

Poll results: Mixed reactions from Richmond News readers to spending limits on dining out

The $10 to $30 range received the most votes
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Crypto-backed mortgages still raise red flags, says B.C. regulator

Crypto-backed mortgages still raise red flags, says B.C. regulator

Some private lenders are offering loans for mortgages backed by Bitcoin
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B.C. recorded more overdose calls in 2021 than ever before

B.C. recorded more overdose calls in 2021 than ever before

Every health region in B.C. saw an increase in overdose calls during 2021
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When should I keep my child home from school?: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

When should I keep my child home from school?: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Fever is a definite no-go – but mild cold symptoms may be a different story
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