7 stories tagged #B.C.

  1. B.C. Alcohol Consumption Hits 20-Year Low but Exceeds National Average
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    B.C. Alcohol Consumption Hits 20-Year Low but Exceeds National Average

    New report shows British Columbians drinking less overall, but consumption remains above Canada's average. Male seniors are the heaviest drinkers.

    6d ago 1 min read
  2. B.C. Deploys AI, Robotics to Combat Illicit Drug Trade
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    B.C. Deploys AI, Robotics to Combat Illicit Drug Trade

    British Columbia launches a pilot program using advanced AI and robotic technology to track and trace illicit drug supply chains, aiming to disrupt the trade and improve public safety.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. New App Ranks Wildfire Risk for Canadian Homes
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    New App Ranks Wildfire Risk for Canadian Homes

    A new wildfire risk assessment app provides Canadians with property-specific fire scores and long-term projections, offering insights previously unavailable to the public.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Peace Arch Hospital Maternity Unit on Diversion Again
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    Peace Arch Hospital Maternity Unit on Diversion Again

    Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, BC, diverts maternity patients due to a doctor shortage.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Maya Gebala Faces Surgery Setback After Tumbler Ridge Shooting
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    Maya Gebala Faces Surgery Setback After Tumbler Ridge Shooting

    Maya Gebala, 12, faces complications following a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that killed seven and injured many.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. B.C. recruits over 400 U.S. health-care professionals to address staffing shortages
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    B.C. recruits over 400 U.S. health-care professionals to address staffing shortages

    British Columbia has hired more than 400 U.S.-trained health-care workers, including doctors and nurses, to bolster its medical system.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Iran Conflict Sends B.C. Gas, Food and Travel Costs Soaring
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    Iran Conflict Sends B.C. Gas, Food and Travel Costs Soaring

    Rising oil prices from the Iran conflict drive record fuel costs in B.C., with ripple effects hitting food inflation and travel expenses.

    2mo ago 2 min read