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'Zero' chance B.C. ups access to "non-prescribed" drugs: Eby

'Zero' chance B.C. ups access to "non-prescribed" drugs: Eby

"Zero" That is how Premier David Eby rated the likelihood of B.C. implementing a recommendation from provincial health officer Bonnie Henry to expand access to "non-prescribed alternatives to unregulated drugs.
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Sidney community rallies to support restaurant owner after heart attack

Sidney community rallies to support restaurant owner after heart attack

Over $8,000 has been raised so far to help the family of Scott Keanie, who is recovering in hospital
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B.C.-wide campfire ban now in effect

B.C.-wide campfire ban now in effect

All of the province is under the ban, except for Haida Gwaii
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1,000-year-old trees threatened by wildfire in northeast B.C.

1,000-year-old trees threatened by wildfire in northeast B.C.

Chun T’oh Whudujut Park is about 115 kilometres east of Prince George dealing with multiple blazes
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Passerby pulls man from burning motorhome in Nanaimo

Passerby pulls man from burning motorhome in Nanaimo

Occupant with 'significant burns' airlifted to hospital in Victoria
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WestJet, mechanics ratify contract in aftermath of 2-day strike

WestJet, mechanics ratify contract in aftermath of 2-day strike

New 5-year agreement comes after airline forced to cancel more than 1,050 flights
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Police point to organized crime after 6 charged in 3-year B.C. drug probe

Police point to organized crime after 6 charged in 3-year B.C. drug probe

200 kg of drugs seized in Vancouver after police target ‘sophisticated’ operation
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University protest camp told to vacate B.C. campus by Monday

University protest camp told to vacate B.C. campus by Monday

Vancouver Island University tells pro-Palestinian protesters legal action coming if they don’t leave
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Wildfire north of Harrison being held at 1.7 hectares

Wildfire north of Harrison being held at 1.7 hectares

Fire suspected to be human-caused
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Nanaimo-West Van ferry's mechanical problems cause cancellations

Nanaimo-West Van ferry's mechanical problems cause cancellations

BC Ferries announces four sailings cancelled on Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay route
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