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First supervised injection site in North America marks 20th anniversary in VancouverUnregulated drug toxicity is the leading cause of death in B.C. for people between 10 and 59, according to the BC Coroners Service.HealthSep 14
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She went to the hospital with suicidal thoughts. A clinician raised medically-assisted death"I felt so hopeless because this was my attempt at reaching out for help and I feel it was actually more traumatizing," Kathrin Mentler said.HealthAug 10
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Vancouver won’t renew lease for controversial, ‘life-saving’ overdose prevention siteThe decision was as a result of "concerns from the community" about "negative impacts" outside the Seymour Street facility, according to Coun. Peter Meiszner.HealthJul 24
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Vancouver residents asked to track, report hot indoor temperaturesTo date, some 6,000 Vancouver residents have submitted results. The municipality said this year's survey is expected to be the last.EnvironmentJul 24
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B.C. nurses, wildland firefighters owed thousands due to payment backlogs: UnionMore than nine months after reaching an agreement, some members of the B.C. General Employees' Union aren't getting paid what they're due, according to the union.PoliticsJul 21
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Beach advisory issued for Kitsilano Point due to E.coli levelsAdvisories are issued when the level of bacteria exceeds guidance levels and there is an increased risk of illness to swimmers.HealthJul 2
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Vancouver Coastal Health adopts mainstream overdose text alert system for bad drugsVancouver Coastal Health is joining other health authorities in the province in a move to a unified provincial text alert system warning of toxic drugs.HealthJun 2
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Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose-related brain injuriesThe Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation for Substance Use program provides specialized supports for people who use substances including opioids and alcohol.HealthMay 25
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Hepatitis A warning issued to diners at McDonald’s location in VancouverSymptoms include fatigue, lack of hunger, stomach sickness, weight loss, fever and sore muscles, as well as pain in the area of the liver, yellow skin and eyes, and dark urine.HealthMay 12
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Richmond, B.C. woman angry after doctor performs treatment on the wrong eyeNg said it wasn't until after the procedure was over that she was informed that she would have to undergo the procedure again, but this time on her right eye.HealthFeb 24
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