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B.C. man faces a dozen sex charges related to child exploitation

B.C. man faces a dozen sex charges related to child exploitation

The suspect used the name 'Tanner boy' on social media to allegedly contact the teenage girls on Facebook and Snapchat.
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Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage

Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage

OTTAWA — An association of health insurance providers warns it might not be worthwhile for small businesses to provide dental benefits to some employees once the government launches a national dental-care plan.
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Premiers united in call for bail reform after meeting with police chiefs, says Eby

Premiers united in call for bail reform after meeting with police chiefs, says Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says his provincial and territorial counterparts are unanimous in calling on the federal government to implement bail reforms and expand support to fight against guns and gangs in communities.
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Film explores B.C. woman's experience with magic mushrooms to ease cancer anxiety

Film explores B.C. woman's experience with magic mushrooms to ease cancer anxiety

Laurie Brooks never thought she'd one day use magic mushrooms and advocate for the ability of others to do the same. The 55-year-old B.C.
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Kelowna MLA criticizes NDP for use of acronym she calls a 'gendered attack'

Kelowna MLA criticizes NDP for use of acronym she calls a 'gendered attack'

Renee Merrifield called the use of the acronym "sad and disappointing to see."
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North Van woman sounds alarm on wildlife poisoning after attempted raccoon rescue

North Van woman sounds alarm on wildlife poisoning after attempted raccoon rescue

Some rat poisons have been banned, but others are still in use, along with other chemicals toxic to wild animals
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West Vancouver, B.C., man fined for repeatedly feeding black bear and cub

West Vancouver, B.C., man fined for repeatedly feeding black bear and cub

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says a West Vancouver man has been fined for feeding black bears at his home. Court records show Vitali Shevchenko faced two charges under the Wildlife Act.
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B.C. tribunal awards woman $900 in vet bills following dog fight

B.C. tribunal awards woman $900 in vet bills following dog fight

One of the dogs appeared to be in a "state of heightened alertness, bordering on aggression," according to one witness.
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Northern Health has 58.8 per cent more hospital deaths after major surgery than the rest of B.C.

Northern Health has 58.8 per cent more hospital deaths after major surgery than the rest of B.C.

Dawson Creek & District Hospital has the highest rate of hospital deaths after major surgery in Northern Health at 5.3 per cent, while the University Hospital of Northern BC located in Prince George has a rate of 3.6 per cent.
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B.C. court dismisses appeal in online exam supervision case

B.C. court dismisses appeal in online exam supervision case

A UBC employee shared a company's exam software tutorials online and was sued for breach of confidence and copyright infringement.
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