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One in five adult Canadians doesn't have a family doctor, study finds

One in five adult Canadians doesn't have a family doctor, study finds

A recent survey and peer-reviewed analysis have found British Columbians are the third least likely to have a family doctor in Canada and the most likely to use walk-in clinics.
Federal Canada Infrastructure Bank lending money to B.C. Ferries for electrification

Federal Canada Infrastructure Bank lending money to B.C. Ferries for electrification

While existing Island-class ferries are equipped to run on both diesel fuel and electricity, the new ferries will be fully electric.
London Drug ransom demand dropped from dark-web site; meaning unclear

London Drug ransom demand dropped from dark-web site; meaning unclear

In some cases, such a move has meant the ransomware victim has agreed to pay or negotiate, an expert says. London Drugs said Tuesday it is “unwilling and unable to pay ransom to these cybercriminals.” 
Update: Power back on for more than 5,700 Richmond residents

Update: Power back on for more than 5,700 Richmond residents

Most outages have been restored.
B.C. woman gave wrong delivery address, loses ‘stolen’ goods lawsuit

B.C. woman gave wrong delivery address, loses ‘stolen’ goods lawsuit

B.C. Civil Resolution member says lighting purchaser should have told company she was moving before it shipped the order.
North Shore Rescue series returns to the air on Knowledge Network

North Shore Rescue series returns to the air on Knowledge Network

Season 2 promises stunning visuals, dramatic rescues and emotional moments
B.C. emergency department to close again due to staffing shortage

B.C. emergency department to close again due to staffing shortage

The Clearwater emergency department is typically open 24 hours. It was last closed temporarily in December.
Why aren't fire breaks built proactively around wildfire-prone cities in B.C.?

Why aren't fire breaks built proactively around wildfire-prone cities in B.C.?

The City of Whitehorse in the Yukon is in the process of building a massive fuel break around the city, but it's not a strategy being adopted in B.C. for a number of reasons.
Orphan orca's extended family spotted off northeast side of Vancouver Island

Orphan orca's extended family spotted off northeast side of Vancouver Island

ALERT BAY, B.C. — A killer whale pod related to an orphan orca calf that escaped a remote British Columbia tidal lagoon last month have been spotted off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island.
Human-caused wildfire near Harrison Lake at 8.2 hectares

Human-caused wildfire near Harrison Lake at 8.2 hectares

BC Wildfire Service crew is conducting perimeter checks at the fire.