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Trudeau says Meta news standoff ‘a test moment’ as wildfire season arrivesTrudeau called Meta an "irresponsible web giant" that made billions sharing information from local journalists who work hard to make sure people are properly informed.CanadaMay 10
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Firefighters receive special training to combat wildfires near urban communitiesWith wildfires becoming more common and closer to communities near forests and grasslands, the International Association of Fire Fighters said it's time to think outside the box.FireMay 28
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Auditor general to probe conflict of interest allegations in B.C. cleantech grant programB.C.'s auditor general has been directed to investigate allegations of a conflict of interest involving a consulting firm that administers a provincial clean energy grant program.PoliticsApr 8
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Extent of damage to Okanagan cherry buds revealed as blossom season arrives"Now that we've arrived at blossom time, it really shows the damage," said cherry grower and president of the B.C. Cherry Association, Sukhpaul Bal.CanadaApr 17
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Speed-limiting devices to be required in B.C. commercial vehiclesCommercial vehicles in B.C. will soon be required to have speed-limiting technology installed, according to the B.C. government.CanadaApr 3
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‘Careful evaluation needed’: Seemingly contradictory studies of B.C.’s safer supply releasedOne study found the program was associated with a reduced risk of death, while the other concluded the strategy was associated with an increase in opioid overdose hospitalizations.HealthApr 11
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U.S. will not help Israel with counter-offensive against Iran, Biden saysIsraeli officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's five-member war cabinet favored retaliation in a meeting on Sunday.PoliticsApr 14
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With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adaptThe Ontario budget's failure to directly address climate change represents a "gross abdication of responsibility" by the government, some critics argue.EnvironmentMar 29
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B.C. wine industry at a crossroads after ‘catastrophic’ lossesAfter two consecutive winters with widespread crop losses due to cold weather, B.C. wine producers are having to rebuild and reimagine the future.CanadaMar 15
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More doctors, health-care workers hired at Surrey Memorial HospitalThe B.C. government is holding a press conference on Thursday to provide an update on how the province is improving the city's health-care services.HealthMar 7
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In Canada’s capital, an opioid epidemic and housing crisis collideGlobal News accompanied an Ottawa police officer during a patrol of the city's downtown, an area where the opioid epidemic and housing crisis are colliding.CanadaJan 20
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THE WEST BLOCK Episode 18, Season 13Increasing tension in the Middle East after a U.S. led coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen. Plus, emergency departments are overwhelmed again this winter.CannabisJan 14
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The West Block – Episode 19, Season 13With billions in health care spending, why are doctors saying the system is getting worse? And, after a resounding victory in Iowa, can anyone stop Donald Trump’s momentum?PoliticsJan 21
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Health Canada ignored warning signs before Ottawa spent billions on BTNX rapid testsHealth Canada ignored critical warnings about a rapid-test supplier before approving its COVID-19 kits for distribution nationwide, Global News has found.CanadaJan 11
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From natural disaster to economic uncertainty: Okanagan’s top stories of 2023Of the top most-read stories in the valley, half involved summer wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes and devastated communities.CanadaDec 31, 2023
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Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.EntertainmentDec 30, 2023
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison 8 years after mother’s murderGypsy Rose Blanchard was originally handed a 10-year sentence after she encouraged her then-boyfriend to kill her mother Clauddine (Dee Dee) Blanchard in 2016.U.S. NewsDec 28, 2023
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B.C. touts ‘radical change’ in health-care system as recruitment efforts continueThe progress report comes after a year of headlines about temporary emergency department closures and urgent letters from doctors, nurses and midwives at Surrey Memorial Hospital.HealthDec 5, 2023
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‘It’s a problem’: Oliver, B.C. seniors express concern about ongoing ER closuresThe Town of Oliver is once again dealing with back-to-back emergency room closures, the most recent scheduled for Sunday overnight.HealthDec 5, 2023
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More than 90 people treated at new addictions care centre in VancouverThe Road to Recovery initiative launched in what were old research offices at the Vancouver hospital. It started with 14 detox beds and added another 20 transition beds in October.HealthDec 4, 2023