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Experts expect bad year for ticks as disease-carrying bugs expand range in Canada

Experts expect bad year for ticks as disease-carrying bugs expand range in Canada

Researcher says climate change means each tick season will likely be worse than the last
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Decriminalization of hard drugs puts B.C. in small, select group of jurisdictions

Decriminalization of hard drugs puts B.C. in small, select group of jurisdictions

Portugal and a handfull of South American countries among the others to take similar steps
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‘Disturbing’ case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

‘Disturbing’ case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

B.C. acted unjustly, delaying thousands of dollars in federal payments to disabled girl’s caregivers
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Makar leads Avs to wild 8-6 win over Oilers in Western Conference final opener

Makar leads Avs to wild 8-6 win over Oilers in Western Conference final opener

Edmonton, Colorado clash again in Game 2 Thursday in Denver
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Texas police: School door shut but didn’t lock before attack

Texas police: School door shut but didn’t lock before attack

Gunman used it to get inside and kill 19 students and two teachers
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Understanding B.C.’s old-growth logging deferrals by the numbers

Understanding B.C.’s old-growth logging deferrals by the numbers

Forests minister: deferrals a temporary measure aimed at preventing irreversible biodiversity loss
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Panama replaces Iran as Canada opponent in World Cup warmup

Panama replaces Iran as Canada opponent in World Cup warmup

61st-ranked country will be opponent now for Sunday match in Vancouver
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Jury finds Alberta men guilty of murder and manslaughter in shooting

Jury finds Alberta men guilty of murder and manslaughter in shooting

Crown argued the accused, Anthony and Roger Bilodeau, took the law into their own hands
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Measures in new bill to keep guns from abusers, stalkers, welcomed by advocates

Measures in new bill to keep guns from abusers, stalkers, welcomed by advocates

New law calls for automatic removal of gun licences for domestic violence or stalking
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Race affected care for B.C. man who killed himself after visiting Regina hospital: family

Race affected care for B.C. man who killed himself after visiting Regina hospital: family

Abbotsford’s Samwel Uko had sought mental help at Regina General Hospital the morning before drowning
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