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B.C. professor quits federal panel in protest of new disability benefitUniversity of Victoria professor Michael Prince has quit the federal government's Disability Advisory Group, saying Ottawa's new disability benefit falls short.PoliticsApr 22
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‘A big relief’: $2K medical bill waived for man who helped break up Vancouver robberyDoorDash food delivery worker Meraj Ahmed and another delivery worker both suffered knife wounds in the attack on Boxing Day in the Olympic Village.CrimeApr 16
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Preventing future pandemics goal of new U.S. partnership with 50 countriesU.S. government officials will work with the countries to develop better testing, surveillance, communication and preparedness for such outbreaks in those countries.HealthApr 16
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Dozens of B.C. surgeries postponed due to shortage of key operating room specialistsBetween Jan. 1 and April 12, 70 cardiac cases saw surgeries postponed in Vancouver alone due to a shortage of perfusionists, who keep critical operating room equipment working.HealthApr 12
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B.C. transplant recipient shucking up big time to support organ donationTwo years ago Matt Thompson’s life was saved after receiving a liver transplant. Now he's giving back with a campaign through his Vancouver oyster bar.HealthApr 9
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B.C. drug deaths down in February but top 175 for 20th consecutive monthThe BC Coroners Service says 177 people died in February due to "toxic, unregulated drugs."HealthApr 5
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New medical school at York University to open in 2028York University president Rhonda Lenton says the university has been planning the medical school for the past decade.HealthApr 3
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B.C. patients forced to travel need more financial support, advocates sayEvery year thousands of patients living in rural communities must travel from their homes to major centres where specialized care exists, often facing steep out of pocket costs.HealthMar 19
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Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk. Here’s howOutdoor recreation activities, such as golfing, gardening and hunting may increase a man's likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study.HealthMar 19
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B.C. woman says she can’t get transplant because of cost to stay in VancouverChristina Derksen-Unrau needs a lung transplant but says she can't get on the list because she doesn't have enough money to live in Vancouver for post-operative care.HealthMar 18
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