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B.C. researchers find 31 new 'designer drugs' in illicit market

B.C. researchers find 31 new 'designer drugs' in illicit market

The scientists built a new tool to identify hard-to-detect 'designer drugs' so public health bodies can prioritize what to test amid a flood of new drugs.
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Eight cases of salmonella linked to imported cantaloupes in B.C.

Eight cases of salmonella linked to imported cantaloupes in B.C.

Symptoms of the illness include diarrhea, abdominal pain and sometimes fever, nausea and vomiting.
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Armed B.C. police took down 10-year-old boy, lawsuit claims

Armed B.C. police took down 10-year-old boy, lawsuit claims

Lawsuit claims a complaint of a boy with scissors drew officers with "a shotgun, Tasers, riot gear and other visible weapons."
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This Coquitlam road will partially close for a big street party

This Coquitlam road will partially close for a big street party

More than 10,000 people are expected to visit Austin Avenue this weekend for the sights and sounds of HollyDaze.
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Alleged fake nurse has first B.C. in-person court date

Alleged fake nurse has first B.C. in-person court date

Crown wants case management judge to keep resolution discussions on course after multiple defence lawyers.
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10 more classrooms are coming to this Coquitlam middle school

10 more classrooms are coming to this Coquitlam middle school

The 10 new classrooms will accommodate about 250 more students at Scott Creek Middle School in Coquitlam.
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B.C. penny stock lawyer barred 15 years following fraud probe

B.C. penny stock lawyer barred 15 years following fraud probe

William Lorne MacDonald practiced law at MacDonald Tuskey in North Vancouver before agreeing to major suspension.
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B.C. mutual fund agent stole $115K from ill client

B.C. mutual fund agent stole $115K from ill client

A client entrusted a Victoria-based mutual fund agent with his online banking information only to lose over $100,000.
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Port Moody doesn't want you decorating its parks and natural areas — go here instead

Port Moody doesn't want you decorating its parks and natural areas — go here instead

A designated decorating area will be set up in Port Moody's Pioneer Memorial Park starting Nov. 17
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Highways prepared for extreme weather 'new normal,' says B.C. transportation minister

Highways prepared for extreme weather 'new normal,' says B.C. transportation minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia's transportation minister says 130 kilometres of highway that was severely damaged by flooding two years ago is now more resilient to extreme weather.
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