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B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

SURREY, B.C. — A long-awaited and often promised second hospital for the City of Surrey took a step closer toward reality Tuesday with Premier David Eby announcing the completion of construction of the new facility by 2029.
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Giant gnome unscathed after downed power line sparks fires on Saanich farm

Giant gnome unscathed after downed power line sparks fires on Saanich farm

A power line came down when it was clipped by a falling cottonwood tree at Galey Farms on Monday evening, sparking small, scattered fires
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Squamish Access Society's novel solution to the 'Call of Nature’

Squamish Access Society's novel solution to the 'Call of Nature’

No outhouse in sight? Squamish rock climbers can now access human waste WAG bags. 
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B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

Health Canada approval of the new COVID vaccine might come as early as this week
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BIG BUST: BC RCMP federal investigation wraps with six convictions, drugs worth $258M

BIG BUST: BC RCMP federal investigation wraps with six convictions, drugs worth $258M

$2.2 million in street meth seized.
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Victoria mortgage broker Martel guilty of contempt

Victoria mortgage broker Martel guilty of contempt

A ­warrant has been issued to have him apprehended. An estimated $293 million is unaccounted for.
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B.C. Ferries 'very aware' of concerns about Lasqueti Island service

B.C. Ferries 'very aware' of concerns about Lasqueti Island service

Some passengers have complained that ferry service has been erratic this summer and that a number of sailings have been cancelled
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Nanaimo lawyer disciplined for 'offensive' comments about member of judiciary

Nanaimo lawyer disciplined for 'offensive' comments about member of judiciary

Brett Robert Vining, who practises family law, was found by the Law Society of B.C. to have conducted himself inappropriately and committed professional misconduct
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Island-based Olympic-champion Canadian women's eight qualifies for Paris Games

Island-based Olympic-champion Canadian women's eight qualifies for Paris Games

World rowing championships wrapped up Sunday
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Fire at Dallas Road beach definitely human-caused, says fire chief

Fire at Dallas Road beach definitely human-caused, says fire chief

The fire burned approximately 300 square metres of green space adjacent to a Dallas Road beach early Monday
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