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Did Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions slow the spread of the virus? UBC experts weigh in

Did Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions slow the spread of the virus? UBC experts weigh in

Researchers say there are several factors to consider.
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'Crisis is inevitable': 911 call takers in B.C. put out their own cry for help

'Crisis is inevitable': 911 call takers in B.C. put out their own cry for help

High demand for emergency services over the BC Day long weekend indicates a larger crisis is afoot, according to an open letter published by the union representing 911 operators in B.C.
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Campfire bans have arrived in B.C. — here's where

Campfire bans have arrived in B.C. — here's where

Campfire bans in the Coastal Fire Centre, Kamloops Fire Centre and Southeast Fire Centre come into effect Aug. 4.
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Sustained low wages can cause memory to decline faster, new study finds

Sustained low wages can cause memory to decline faster, new study finds

New study examines the relationship between low wages during working years and later-life cognitive functioning.
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YVR's July traffic surges past two million

YVR's July traffic surges past two million

Vancouver airport’s passenger volume is 79 per cent of pre-pandemic level
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Police issue warning about 11 men allegedly connected to Lower Mainland gang conflict

Police issue warning about 11 men allegedly connected to Lower Mainland gang conflict

Those involved in the Lower Mainland gang violence are not constrained to the Lower Mainland, says the CFSEU
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Here's how TransLink is spending $24.5M to improve getting around in Vancouver

Here's how TransLink is spending $24.5M to improve getting around in Vancouver

That means more sidewalks, bike lanes and bus stop cuts!
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'We all are heartbroken': Community mourns teens killed in Burnaby crash

'We all are heartbroken': Community mourns teens killed in Burnaby crash

A candlelight vigil for Yabsrat Ytatek, 17, and Samir Ali, 18, drew hundreds to the crash site on 10th Avenue Monday.
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B.C. teacher gets 15-year ban for intimate relationships with students after graduation

B.C. teacher gets 15-year ban for intimate relationships with students after graduation

The Surrey teacher has not taught in the K-12 education system since 2015.
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Proposed prices for federal gun buyback all over the place, say local gun owners

Proposed prices for federal gun buyback all over the place, say local gun owners

The federal government is seeking feedback on the proposed compensation amounts for individual firearm owners
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