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Mix-up of bodies leads to funeral home reforms in Nova Scotia

Mix-up of bodies leads to funeral home reforms in Nova Scotia

One woman was was mistakenly cremated, another was embalmed and presented to family members during a visitation that went horribly wrong
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EDITORIAL: Ban on plastic bags reflects new reality

EDITORIAL: Ban on plastic bags reflects new reality

The plastic bag ban Victoria introduced in July of this year is beginning to spread to its neighbouring municipalities, however slowly.
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21 new paramedics promised for B.C. Interior

21 new paramedics promised for B.C. Interior

A total of 18 new full-time paramedics will be hired for Kamloops and three are being hired for Chase.
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Federal stats show slight increase in irregular migrant claims in August

Federal stats show slight increase in irregular migrant claims in August

113 extra people tried to cross the Canadian border last month
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Rocker Bryan Adams calls for changes to Canada’s copyright laws to help artists

Rocker Bryan Adams calls for changes to Canada’s copyright laws to help artists

He wants them to be in line with U.S. rules
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Cyclists finish North America trip to highlight Ukraine struggle

Cyclists finish North America trip to highlight Ukraine struggle

The 10,000 bike ride raised over $10,000 for victims of the war in Ukraine.
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Tilray to export cannabis formulation to U.S. for clinical trial

Tilray to export cannabis formulation to U.S. for clinical trial

Marijuana remains illegal in most of the U.S.
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Work begins to remove cargo from grounded Haida Gwaii barge and fishing lodge

Work begins to remove cargo from grounded Haida Gwaii barge and fishing lodge

Westcoast Resorts’ Hippa Lodge broke from its moorings and ran aground early this month
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Around the BCHL: Merritt forward Mathieu Gosselin is BCHL Player of the Week

Around the BCHL: Merritt forward Mathieu Gosselin is BCHL Player of the Week

Around the BCHL is a (near) daily look at what’s going on around the league and the junior A world.
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Volunteer crew ready to build ramps for B.C. amputee

Volunteer crew ready to build ramps for B.C. amputee

Jean Moulton will soon have an easier time getting in and out of her home.
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