Prairies
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Deadly wildlife disease might threaten humans, new Canadian research suggestsChronic wasting disease, which affects animals such as deer, caribou, moose and elk by attacking nervous systems with universally fatal results.CanadaJul 15
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Anthrax confirmed in Saskatchewan sheepSaskatchewan Agriculture says at least one animal in a flock of sheep in the rural municipality (RM) of South Qu'Appelle has died as a result of anthrax.CanadaJul 8
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COVID-19: Saskatchewan prepares to reopen July 11, offers public health guidanceA public health order requiring masks indoors will be lifted, but the Saskatchewan government says unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people should still consider face coverings.CanadaJul 7
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As ‘heat dome’ hovers over Prairies, farmers pray for precipitationA heat wave gripping Manitoba is moving along, but not before a sizzling finale over the first weekend of July. For farmers, that's more bad news in a year already full of it.CanadaJul 3
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Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, family pledge $4 million to preserve B.C. islandsThe BC Parks Foundation says a private donation has allowed the purchase of threatened Coastal Douglas fir ecosystems in the Strait of Georgia.EnvironmentJun 29
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B.C., Heiltsuk Nation sign reconciliation dealThe B.C. government has signed a reconciliation agreement with the Heiltsuk Nation aimed at offering support for housing, language and economic development.PoliticsJun 18
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12 youth given wrong COVID-19 vaccine in VancouverVancouver Coastal Health is apologizing and says it's updating its immunization processes after confirming a dozen incidents in which youth were given the wrong COVID-19 vaccine.HealthMay 31
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UBC launches 13-week COVID-19 test trialsUBC has launched a 13-week COVID-19 rapid testing clinic for students and a select group of people living and working on campus.HealthMay 27
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Vaccine passports might be unjust, says B.C.’s ombudspersonB.C.'s ombudsperson says fairness must be at the centre of any passport program.HealthMay 26
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B.C. mink farm under COVID-19 quarantineAnother British Columbia mink farm has been placed under quarantine after one mink tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.HealthMay 19
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