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Here's how fast the 'Kraken' COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in parts of Canada

Here's how fast the 'Kraken' COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in parts of Canada

The genetic composition of the subvariant makes it difficult to detect through wastewater surveillance.
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Surrey City Hall hires BC Liberal insider to lobby province on keeping RCMP in Surrey

Surrey City Hall hires BC Liberal insider to lobby province on keeping RCMP in Surrey

Mark Marissen was a mayoral candidate in the 2022 Vancouver municipal election and is the ex-husband of former premier Christy Clark
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Following contraceptive advice on social media? Ignore it, research warns

Following contraceptive advice on social media? Ignore it, research warns

"People tend to only share their negative stories and not their success stories. If your IUD or your Nexplanon is working, that means you don't notice it, you've got nothing to report on."
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Accused facing 41 B.C. drug trafficking and identity theft charges

Accused facing 41 B.C. drug trafficking and identity theft charges

Drug trafficking allegations against Jose Walter Vasquez Portillo relate to cocaine, methamphetamine, CHB, ketamine, MDMA, benzodiazepine and fentanyl.
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Ex-Vancouver mayor's book describes political work to decriminalize drugs in B.C.

Ex-Vancouver mayor's book describes political work to decriminalize drugs in B.C.

Kennedy Stewart describes how decriminalization of small drug possession came to be.
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‘Never-ending waves of grief’: Two year anniversary of Trina Hunt disappearance

‘Never-ending waves of grief’: Two year anniversary of Trina Hunt disappearance

The Port Moody woman was ultimately found murdered near Hope, B.C., and homicide investigators are still looking for answers.
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Ryan Reynolds receives Canadian award for his philanthropy, generous donations

Ryan Reynolds receives Canadian award for his philanthropy, generous donations

"Receiving this honour is incredibly meaningful and deeply moving."
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B.C. Mounties investigate criminal claims against tribal police officer

B.C. Mounties investigate criminal claims against tribal police officer

WHISTLER, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nation police service says RCMP are investigating allegations of criminal conduct involving one of its members.
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WorkSafeBC fines Conifex for 'repeated high-risk violation' in Mackenzie

WorkSafeBC fines Conifex for 'repeated high-risk violation' in Mackenzie

$83,622.72 levied over safety of machinery gates and panels
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No injuries as Vancouver Island slide forces evacuation of two Campbell River condos

No injuries as Vancouver Island slide forces evacuation of two Campbell River condos

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — Residents of two condominiums in Campbell River, B.C., spent the night out of their suites after a landslide on the hill behind their homes. A release from the City of Campbell River says the slide happened about 7 p.m.
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