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Ketamine could help treat a host of mental health issues: UBCO

Ketamine could help treat a host of mental health issues: UBCO

Ketamine could also help treat other disorders, like eating disorders, problematic substance use, post-traumatic stress and anxiety
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No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

Canada has officially dropped mandatory testing for COVID-19 at its borders, but will still carry out random tests.
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B.C. scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells, offer infertile couples hope

B.C. scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells, offer infertile couples hope

“We are really excited about this,” says the lead researcher.
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International students: it’s often their survival that’s on the line

International students: it’s often their survival that’s on the line

The road to gaining permanent residence is not an easy one for international students, though it's often depicted as such by unscrupulous immigration consultants
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Packaged mushrooms recalled in B.C. due to possible listeria contamination

Packaged mushrooms recalled in B.C. due to possible listeria contamination

Health Canada is warning consumers that the Golden Medal brand Enoki Mushroom is being recalled due to listeria contamination.
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Systemic racism in Canada’s health-care system persists

Systemic racism in Canada’s health-care system persists

Discrimination in Canada’s health-care system is not a new conversation
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Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

The CEO of a resort in the Rockies apologized for comments that caused 'distress for several women'
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B.C. to review how its COVID-19 pandemic response decisions were made

B.C. to review how its COVID-19 pandemic response decisions were made

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government will conduct an independent review of its operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help it prepare and respond to emergencies.
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B.C. provincial data show 23,000 people experienced homelessness in 2019

B.C. provincial data show 23,000 people experienced homelessness in 2019

VICTORIA — British Columbia's housing minister says a new method for collecting data on homelessness is the first of its kind in Canada and will help the province improve how it tackles the issue.
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Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, one more health facility outbreak in B.C.

Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, one more health facility outbreak in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting another eight deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 2,953.
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