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Richmond garment factory creating clothes for the metaverse

Richmond garment factory creating clothes for the metaverse

Precision Design Group launched its new service earlier this month
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Kids' vaccination clinics aim to ease children's worries about shots

Kids' vaccination clinics aim to ease children's worries about shots

Specially trained staff, distraction tools and lots of patience help families get comfortable with COVID-19 vaccines
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B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to hear workplace 'N-word' complaint

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to hear workplace 'N-word' complaint

A construction company employee says he constantly heard the N-word in his workplace and that he felt unsafe as a result.
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Health Canada says heroin is now a 'new' treatment option in Canada

Health Canada says heroin is now a 'new' treatment option in Canada

Vancouver-based advocates weigh in.
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'Pro-choice' B.C. gym ordered to close for six months for not following COVID-19 rules

'Pro-choice' B.C. gym ordered to close for six months for not following COVID-19 rules

A Kelowna gym that refused to use vaccine passports or ask for masks contrary to health orders has been ordered to shut down.
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Racism, homophobia caught on video in Richmond road rage attack

Racism, homophobia caught on video in Richmond road rage attack

Incident was sparked in a shopping centre parking lot after an apparent road rage
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'Significant challenges': Metro Vancouver rental market tightens, vacancy rates cut in half

'Significant challenges': Metro Vancouver rental market tightens, vacancy rates cut in half

Abbotsford and Mission were the only urban areas in B.C. that saw supply of purpose-built rentals outstrip demand in 2021.
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Several powdered infant formulas recalled due to salmonella contamination

Several powdered infant formulas recalled due to salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says several Abbot brand powdered infant formula products sold across the country are being recalled because of possible microbial contamination.
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What’s the deal with COVID-19 rapid tests? Here’s what B.C. residents should know

What’s the deal with COVID-19 rapid tests? Here’s what B.C. residents should know

Health Minister Adrian Dix outlines plans for distributing millions of rapid antigen tests for students, families and the general public
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B.C. mink farmers suing provincial government to overturn industry ban

B.C. mink farmers suing provincial government to overturn industry ban

Mink farmers say there was no meaningful consultation done before B.C. introduced its phased approach to end the industry.
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