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Active case of tuberculosis detected at University of Victoria

Active case of tuberculosis detected at University of Victoria

VICTORIA — The University of Victoria says an active case of tuberculosis has been detected on campus.
Parents of B.C. kids with disabilities face 'gut-wrenching' choice, says advocate

Parents of B.C. kids with disabilities face 'gut-wrenching' choice, says advocate

VICTORIA — British Columbia's children's representative Jennifer Charlesworth says some parents are facing what she calls the "gut-wrenching" decision of whether to place their children with disabilities in government care, so they can get access to
COVID-19 waning in B.C., with hospital admissions, deaths and positive cases down

COVID-19 waning in B.C., with hospital admissions, deaths and positive cases down

VANCOUVER — New data suggest that a recent surge in COVID-19 activity in British Columbia appears to be waning, with the number of hospital admissions, deaths and positive tests all down sharply.
B.C. shifts ambulance staffing for rural communities in bid to boost emergency care

B.C. shifts ambulance staffing for rural communities in bid to boost emergency care

VICTORIA — British Columbia is shifting its ambulance paramedics staffing model for 60 rural and remote communities in what Health Minister Adrian Dix says is an "unprecedented" investment in emergency health care.
BC Greens fire deputy for liking 'hateful' social media post about Bonnie Henry

BC Greens fire deputy for liking 'hateful' social media post about Bonnie Henry

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says she fired her deputy for liking a social media post that compared provincial health officer Dr.
She's getting married next month, but dreams of anniversary with Taylor Swift in B.C.

She's getting married next month, but dreams of anniversary with Taylor Swift in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Micky Harris isn't getting married until next month, but she already knows how she and her future husband will be celebrating their anniversary — with Taylor Swift and more than 50,000 fellow fans at the singer's first Vancouver concert d
B.C. tables legislation to encourage communities to build homes near transit hubs

B.C. tables legislation to encourage communities to build homes near transit hubs

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Wednesday it estimates could provide up to 100,000 new homes near designated transit areas over the next decade.
Swifties 'manifest' with candles and chants, for opportunity to buy Vancouver tickets

Swifties 'manifest' with candles and chants, for opportunity to buy Vancouver tickets

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift fans will try just about anything to boost their odds of getting tickets to her Vancouver concerts, including "manifesting" visions of pre-sale codes in their email inbox.
Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

VICTORIA — Avian flu is spreading rapidly through British Columbia poultry farms, including half a dozen diagnosed in commercial flocks this week alone. The fall migration of wild birds is considered the primary cause of infection for B.C.
Woman missing from B.C. First Nation along Highway of Tears found dead

Woman missing from B.C. First Nation along Highway of Tears found dead

VANDERHOOF, B.C. — A woman who disappeared from a First Nations community in central British Columbia last month has been found dead. Vanderhoof RCMP and the Saik'uz First Nation say the remains of Chelsey Quaw, who was first reported missing on Oct.
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