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Almost six people died every day of drug overdoses in B.C. in April: coroner service

Almost six people died every day of drug overdoses in B.C. in April: coroner service

VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says the overdose death rate in British Columbia has nearly doubled since 2016, the year a state of emergency was declared in the crisis.
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Vancouver sends drug decriminalization pitch to Health Canada for federal review

Vancouver sends drug decriminalization pitch to Health Canada for federal review

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver says it has submitted its final proposal for decriminalization of simple possession of drugs to Health Canada, making it the first jurisdiction in the country to apply for such an exemption for federal drug laws.
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Drunk Burnaby driver picked up by drunker twin sister: police

Drunk Burnaby driver picked up by drunker twin sister: police

Both 28-year-old women issued temporary driving bans
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Apology issued after removal of memorial for Kamloops residential school victims

Apology issued after removal of memorial for Kamloops residential school victims

VICTORIA — An apology has been issued after a memorial honouring the young victims of the Kamloops Indian Residential School was removed from the steps of the British Columbia legislature just hours after it was set up. A message on the B.C.
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April 2021 most fatal month yet for B.C. overdose deaths

April 2021 most fatal month yet for B.C. overdose deaths

The number of deaths from illicit drug overdoses continues to rise
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B.C.'s reopening plan greeted with hope, relief, skepticism

B.C.'s reopening plan greeted with hope, relief, skepticism

Business community urges British Columbians to be patient as service economy reopens
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SERIES: Police spend 3,078 hours waiting at two B.C. hospitals, not responding to calls

SERIES: Police spend 3,078 hours waiting at two B.C. hospitals, not responding to calls

Special Report: Last year, three detachments on Vancouver Island spent over 3,000 hours waiting at Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General Hospital with people experiencing a mental health crisis.
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B.C.'s top doctor says stay vigilant as not enough second vaccine doses administered

B.C.'s top doctor says stay vigilant as not enough second vaccine doses administered

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer began her update on COVID-19 by paying tribute to the 215 children whose remains were discovered at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops. Dr.
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No excuse for giving children Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: Henry

No excuse for giving children Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: Henry

About a dozen cases confirmed of children receiving vaccine only approved for adults
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A dozen youth mistakenly given the wrong COVID-19 vaccine in Vancouver

A dozen youth mistakenly given the wrong COVID-19 vaccine in Vancouver

Vancouver 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.
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