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B.C. archdiocese adds another priest's name to allegedly sexually abusive clergy list

B.C. archdiocese adds another priest's name to allegedly sexually abusive clergy list

A B.C. court acquitted Fr. Placidus Sander in 1993, but he admitted to a single sexual encounter with “an older seminarian” and to kissing one student twice.
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B.C. lawyer twice disbarred after mentally ill client's fees fund Las Vegas junket

B.C. lawyer twice disbarred after mentally ill client's fees fund Las Vegas junket

Peter Darren Steven Hart has been disbarred for the second time as the Law Society of British Columbia aims to denounce 'unethical' behaviour.
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North Shore family fights for child access to life-changing cystic fibrosis drug

North Shore family fights for child access to life-changing cystic fibrosis drug

Trikafta is the closest thing to a cure for the debilitating disease, but costs more than $300K per year out-of-pocket
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B.C. woman accused in court stabbing attacked in jail

B.C. woman accused in court stabbing attacked in jail

Catherine Shen is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
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Einstein the wonder dog: Squamish canine survives 45 days on the run

Einstein the wonder dog: Squamish canine survives 45 days on the run

Canine Valley was the lead organization seeking to bring fleeing pooch to safety.
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Still waiting for that ICBC gas relief rebate? It's coming, says province

Still waiting for that ICBC gas relief rebate? It's coming, says province

The B.C. government says it has sent out $142 million in rebates.
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Health alert: B.C.-wide mushroom recall issued after possible listeria contamination

Health alert: B.C.-wide mushroom recall issued after possible listeria contamination

Food contaminated with listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
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Debunked: Common COVID-19 booster myths

Debunked: Common COVID-19 booster myths

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending eligible Canadians get another COVID-19 booster by fall. Here's what you need to know to tell facts from fiction when considering your next dose.
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People going to U.S. for fourth COVID shot, says doctor; eligibility limited in B.C.

People going to U.S. for fourth COVID shot, says doctor; eligibility limited in B.C.

“There are people who have gotten their third dose who are now seeing that they are past six months and they’re saying: ‘Well, I thought that I was supposed to be getting a booster now — why can’t I?’ ”
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No takers yet for $25,000 new-doctor signing bonus

No takers yet for $25,000 new-doctor signing bonus

New doctors concerned about expenses involved in running a practice
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