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B.C. transgender engineer takes legal action for easier ID changes

B.C. transgender engineer takes legal action for easier ID changes

Claim says the ability to easily change ID documents is a key part of affirming people's identity.
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Municipal police chief casts doubt on effectiveness of B.C. drug decriminalization

Municipal police chief casts doubt on effectiveness of B.C. drug decriminalization

The chief of a municipal police force in Metro Vancouver has issued an open letter criticizing British Columbia's drug decriminalization policies as ineffective in the face of the ongoing overdose crisis.
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2023 has become B.C.'s worst ever wildfire season

2023 has become B.C.'s worst ever wildfire season

The four worst seasons in B.C.'s history have all come in the last six years.
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B.C. promises $3M to expand program that partners cops with health-care providers

B.C. promises $3M to expand program that partners cops with health-care providers

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — British Columbia is spending $3 million to expand a program that partners health-care workers with policein mobile teams to respond to mental health-related calls.
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'Hot and dry': Environment Canada has updated its Metro Vancouver summer forecast

'Hot and dry': Environment Canada has updated its Metro Vancouver summer forecast

There is also a fall preview.
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Tesla is planning a huge delivery centre for Port Coquitlam. Here's what's happening

Tesla is planning a huge delivery centre for Port Coquitlam. Here's what's happening

Bosa Properties is seeking approval for a 60,000 sq-ft. service centre and delivery facility in Port Coquitlam.
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B.C. stops collecting vaccine status information from health-care colleges

B.C. stops collecting vaccine status information from health-care colleges

PHO says current order has ended as province moves forward with policy work to establish a replacement system
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Update: Missing person found

Update: Missing person found

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First troops in B.C. for wildfire fight, as helicopters and Hercules plane readied

First troops in B.C. for wildfire fight, as helicopters and Hercules plane readied

The Canadian Armed Forces says the first troops to help in British Columbia's wildfire fight have arrived in the province, with more soldiers, helicopters and a Hercules plane poised for deployment.
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Proposed Port Moody seniors residence to provide ‘cruise ship’ lifestyle. Is it a good fit?

Proposed Port Moody seniors residence to provide ‘cruise ship’ lifestyle. Is it a good fit?

One of the project’s proponents, Avenir Senior Living, operates a similar facility on Vancouver Island.
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