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Patient went to ER 180 times, says Eby, as he names science adviser on drug crisis

Patient went to ER 180 times, says Eby, as he names science adviser on drug crisis

VANCOUVER — In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, one person made 180 hospital visits last year, according to Premier David Eby, who said the patient was part of a crisis of repeated emergencies among people with overlapping health and addiction problems
B.C. seniors feel 'invisible and forgotten,' new seniors advocate says

B.C. seniors feel 'invisible and forgotten,' new seniors advocate says

VICTORIA — Seniors in British Columbia are feeling "invisible and forgotten" as they fall thorough the cracks in existing provincial support systems, their advocate says. In his first report as B.C.
B.C. organ donor project aims to reduce kidney rejection with better matches

B.C. organ donor project aims to reduce kidney rejection with better matches

VANCOUVER — Researchers in British Columbia have set their sights on virtually eliminating organ rejection by using advanced genetic testing to better match patients with kidney donors. Dr.
B.C. sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

B.C. sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

VICTORIA — Drivers in British Columbia now have to meet minimum distances between their vehicle and people walking or riding on provincial roads.
IIO investigating man's death after officer shooting in Mackenzie, B.C.

IIO investigating man's death after officer shooting in Mackenzie, B.C.

MACKENZIE, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating police actions after a man was shot and killed by an officer in Mackenzie, B.C.
B.C. RCMP, Squamish Search and Rescue looking for missing climbers

B.C. RCMP, Squamish Search and Rescue looking for missing climbers

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A spokeswoman for Squamish Search and Rescue in British Columbia says an "active search" is underway for three experienced mountaineers who have been missing since Friday.
Vancouver driver arrested after crashing into vehicles, narrowly missing pedestrians

Vancouver driver arrested after crashing into vehicles, narrowly missing pedestrians

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say they are recommending multiple dangerous driving and impaired driving charges for a man who crashed his car into several other vehicles and nearly hit pedestrians downtown last week.
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with up to 60 millimetres expected by Monday morning.

B.C. unveils 240-language racism helpline as survey suggests systemic problems

VICTORIA — British Columbia has launched a new helpline for people who witness or experience a racist incident, with support available in more than 240 languages.

B.C. man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of wife, Naomi Onotera, in 2021

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia homicide investigators say a 49-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2021 death of his wife, Naomi Onotera.
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