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BC United announces free shingles vaccines as part of campaignBC United announced that if the party wins the next provincial election, residents over the age of 50 will be able to receive shingles vaccines free of charge.PoliticsJun 8
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More than 1 in 3 British Columbians considering leaving due to high housing costs: pollA new poll from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute shows that residents across B.C. find that the BC NDP is not focusing enough on addressing housing needs.CanadaJun 10
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‘We just disagree’: Premier at odds with B.C.’s top doctor on drug legalizationThe comments came after provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry testified at a federal parliamentary standing committee on health on May 30.HealthJun 6
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BC Conservative candidate resigns amid spotlight on recent social media postsDamon Scrase, the party's candidate for Courtenay-Comox, issued a statement Tuesday saying he was stepping aside to avoid becoming a "distraction. "PoliticsMay 29
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Some provinces are banning cellphones in classes. Here’s where and whenAs of June, there are at least five provinces with restrictions that will come into place this fall, with Quebec's own measure having taken effect this past January.CanadaJun 23
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Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes seek government aid to save Fleming College programsPeterborough city council on Monday passed a motion encouraging both the federal and provincial governments to help save 29 programs at Fleming College.EducationJun 20
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Family fund: $115K is the average gift for 1st-time homebuyers, CIBC saysSome Canadian family members now give their kids $115K on average to buy a home, a report found. It said relying on a family gift is “becoming the norm.”MoneyJun 25
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Canada’s 85-and-over population set to triple over next 40 years: StatCanStatistics Canada projects the country's population could reach a medium-growth forecast of 63 million by 2073 and at least 3.3 million will be over 85.CanadaJun 24
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Alberta to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms starting in fallAlberta had allowed school boards to set a patchwork of cellphone rules amid mounting concern from teachers and parents that the devices were disrupting learning.EducationJun 17
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Minimum wage for gig workers won’t solve key problems, experts warnBritish Columbia is the latest jurisdiction to bring in minimum wages for gig workers, starting this fall. But advocates and experts say it might not help.CanadaJun 14
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‘Cruel, disrespectful’: B.C. family calls for changes to faith-based MAID policySam O'Neill, 34, was a patient at St. Paul's Hospital last year. She had terminal cancer but was denied MAID in the hospital due to its religious affiliation.HealthJun 19
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Advocacy group says B.C. seniors should have free shingles, RSV vaccinesA Canadian advocacy group said more about 70 per cent of B.C. seniors have not been vaccinated for shingles.HealthJun 2
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Salmon Arm getting ready for 55-plus B.C. Games later this summerThe Games will take place Sept. 10-14 throughout the city, and will feature 24 sports and activities.SportsJun 8
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Fort Nelson wildfire evacuation ‘very close’ to end, mayor saysThe mayor of the northeast British Columbia municipality where thousands have been evacuated due to wildfires says officials are "very close" to letting residents go home before next Tuesday.FireMay 24
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‘It destroys you’: Grieving B.C. dad calls for involuntary youth detox program'It's just a messed up thing where a child can't vote, can't drive, can't get alcohol, but they can make the decision of what drug they want to use,' Greg Sword said.HealthJun 3
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Nova Scotia byelection vote set for Tuesday in riding formerly held by popular ToryHeading into Tuesday’s vote the Tories hold 32 seats in the 55-seat Nova Scotia legislature, while the Liberals hold 15, the NDP has six seats and there is one Independent.PoliticsMay 19
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Dr. Bonnie Henry justified in extending vaccine mandate for health-care workers, judge saysJustice Simon Coval ruled that while the orders did violate Charter Guarantees of Conscience and Religion, the infringement was reasonable to protect public health.HealthMay 14
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‘Cautiously optimistic’: Okanagan tourism operators prepare for unofficial start to summerSeveral tourism attractions open for the season this weekend and hotels are expected to begin to fill up.CanadaMay 17
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Changes coming to better inform people about wildfire smoke hazards. What to knowEnvironment Canada hopes several changes being made this year will improve how air quality-related health risks are communicated and understood by the public.CanadaMay 20
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B.C. law would ban convicted criminals from changing their namesLast month, the revelation that a notorious B.C. child-killer has changed his name and is seeking to keep his new identity secret drew widespread condemnation.CrimeMay 13