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2021 was worst year in B.C.’s toxic drug overdose crisis
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2021 was worst year in B.C.’s toxic drug overdose crisis
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Metro Vancouver gives a 20% raise to it’s CAO
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24:29 | July 24, 2024
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02:19 | July 24, 2024
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Consumer Matters: What are jet lag apps and how do they work?
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Cooler weather improves firefighting conditions in B.C.
03:15 | July 24, 2024
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Who will run the performance audit of Metro Vancouver’s wastewater plant?
01:40 | July 24, 2024
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Vancouver council delays decision on suicide barriers for Granville Bridge
02:02 | July 24, 2024
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Child sexual assault charges stayed over delays
02:17 | July 24, 2024
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Brush fire sparks along Saanich’s Pat Bay Highway
02:01 | July 24, 2024
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TransLink report threatens drastic service cuts without more funding
02:00 | July 24, 2024
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Canada’s Olympic soccer spying controversy
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2021 was worst year in B.C.’s toxic drug overdose crisis
Description
February 9, 2022
The B.C. Coroners Service has released the toxic drug death data for 2021, when 2,224 people lost their lives to overdose. Catherine Urquhart reports.
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2021 was worst year in B.C.’s toxic drug overdose crisis02:00 | February 9, 2022
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Pride Week 2024 celebrations kick off in Vancouver02:05 | 2 hours ago
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Metro Vancouver chair seeks to rebuild trust in beleaguered institution01:55 | 3 hours ago
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Family struggling to find proper care for adult child with complex needs02:00 | 3 hours ago
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Vancouver doctor 1st in Canada to use new suturing device01:35 | 3 hours ago
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No jail time for Boxing Day attacker01:55 | 3 hours ago
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Canada soccer spying controversy grows02:06 | 4 hours ago
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Local hobby group recreates iconic BC lookout tower02:18 | 4 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 2526:00 | July 25, 2024
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B.C. evening weather forecast: July 2502:06 | July 25, 2024
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Langley Township business owner foils break and enter01:53 | July 25, 2024
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Vancouver escort pleads guilty to theft02:15 | July 25, 2024
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Questions surround Hurley’s recommendation02:08 | July 25, 2024
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Metro Vancouver gives a 20% raise to it’s CAO02:29 | July 25, 2024
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Vancouver council delays decision on suicide barriers for Granville Bridge02:02 | July 24, 2024
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2021 was worst year in B.C.’s toxic drug overdose crisis02:00 | February 9, 2022
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No jail time for Boxing Day attacker01:55 | 3 hours ago
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Canada soccer spying controversy grows02:06 | 4 hours ago
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Langley Township business owner foils break and enter01:53 | July 25, 2024
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Vancouver escort pleads guilty to theft02:15 | July 25, 2024
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2021 was worst year in B.C.’s toxic drug overdose crisis
Description
February 9, 2022
The B.C. Coroners Service has released the toxic drug death data for 2021, when 2,224 people lost their lives to overdose. Catherine Urquhart reports.
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