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Suspicious envelope of white powder causes evacuation of Vancouver City Hall

Suspicious envelope of white powder causes evacuation of Vancouver City Hall

Sixteen members of the Hazardous Material Team responded to the call with seven different fire trucks of varying sizes.
Pharmacists offer to prescribe medications for minor ailments to help ease pressures on doctors

Pharmacists offer to prescribe medications for minor ailments to help ease pressures on doctors

In B.C. where almost a million people are without a family doctor, some believe pharmacists could play an important role in taking pressure off the primary-care system.
COVID-mandate lawsuit tossed for being 'bad beyond argument'

COVID-mandate lawsuit tossed for being 'bad beyond argument'

A highly-publicized lawsuit targeting the provincial government’s COVID-19 measures has been thrown out by a B.C. Supreme Court justice.
Hiker spends 'long and uncomfortable' night on mountain after falling off ridge

Hiker spends 'long and uncomfortable' night on mountain after falling off ridge

A hiker who fell 50 to 70 metres off the top of Northover Ridge in Kananaskis spent the night on a glacier with two of his rescuers.
'No smoking gun': Calgary scientists studying Mars soil for signs it supported life

'No smoking gun': Calgary scientists studying Mars soil for signs it supported life

A University of Calgary scientist is using data from the Curiosity rover that's been exploring the Red Planet for the past decade.
B.C. nurse disciplined for cancer lie, accepting $16K from widower

B.C. nurse disciplined for cancer lie, accepting $16K from widower

The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives says the nurse wrote four cheques and had the widower sign them.
'Heinous offence': Man who ran over wife to serve 16 years before parole eligibility

'Heinous offence': Man who ran over wife to serve 16 years before parole eligibility

A Calgary man deliberately drove over his wife with a van during an argument and left her to die alone on a snow-covered street.
Adjustable wave is closer to reality for Southern Alberta river

Adjustable wave is closer to reality for Southern Alberta river

The Lower Kananaskis River will soon be getting even better for surfers and kayakers thanks to an adjustable wave environment.
Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows

Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows

Government needs to better protect Canadians from unlimited exposure to toxic chemicals like lead and cadmium: Environmental Defence.
Doctor is not backing down; charging patients $1,500 annual fee

Doctor is not backing down; charging patients $1,500 annual fee

A Vancouver Island doctor plans to "de-enroll" from the Medical Services Plan and charge patients.
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