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Health workers are facing record levels of violence

Health workers are facing record levels of violence

Data obtained by The Tyee shows a dramatic increase in ‘Code Whites’ in B.C.’s two largest health regions.
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'On the cusp of collapse': B.C. mayor pushing for community to be included in healthcare loan forgiveness program

'On the cusp of collapse': B.C. mayor pushing for community to be included in healthcare loan forgiveness program

Oliver mayor Mayor Martin Johansen spent four months reaching out to the province to find out why the town wasn’t on the list.
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Chan inquest jury urges Vancouver police, VGH to improve their ways

Chan inquest jury urges Vancouver police, VGH to improve their ways

A jury issued 12 recommendations after seven days of proceedings; eight were directed to the VPD.
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B.C.'s new family doctor payment model takes aim at 'crisis' in primary care

B.C.'s new family doctor payment model takes aim at 'crisis' in primary care

VANCOUVER — More than 1,000 family doctors have so far signed onto British Columbia's new compensation model, the health minister said as the plan came into effect Wednesday.
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This B.C. farm has diverted millions of kilograms of food waste from landfills

This B.C. farm has diverted millions of kilograms of food waste from landfills

ReFeed Farms has partnered with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to distribute good food otherwise destined for a landfill or composter. Their partnership is being highlighted in a new documentary.
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Over 1,000 B.C. family doctors have signed up for the new payment model, says minister

Over 1,000 B.C. family doctors have signed up for the new payment model, says minister

The new payment model was announced last October.
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B.C. offers rebates to get more accessible taxis on road

B.C. offers rebates to get more accessible taxis on road

The provincial government is providing $3 million to get more accessible taxis on B.C.’s roads. The funding announced Wednesday will provide rebates to taxi operators for costs associated with maintaining their wheelchair-accessible taxis.
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A 'buffer' against rising seas: How one group is trying to save Metro Vancouver's salt marshes

A 'buffer' against rising seas: How one group is trying to save Metro Vancouver's salt marshes

Since the 1980s, Metro Vancouver has lost 240 hectares of salt water marshes, an important ecosystem for birds that's also a powerful carbon sink and buffer against sea level rise. One group is looking to turn things around.
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Gasoline prices fuel Canadian retail sales

Gasoline prices fuel Canadian retail sales

Sales for automotive and household fuels jumped 23.8 per cent year-over-year in November
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B.C. hires Alberta’s former chief medical officer of health on contract

B.C. hires Alberta’s former chief medical officer of health on contract

Dr. Deena Hinshaw will serve as B.C.’s new deputy provincial health officer for six months, while current deputy Dr. Martin Lavoie is on temporary assignment
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