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Weapons and violence inside supportive housing buildings a concern for providers

A group of non-profit housing providers is raising the alarm about violence and weapons inside supportive housing buildings — and they say removing the buildings from the Residential Tenancy Act would help keep staff and residents safe. 

B.C.'s 911 software too slow to recommend CPR, says witness at inquest into student's overdose death

An expert in emergency medicine testified at the B.C. coroner's inquest into the death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko that software used to guide B.C. 911 operators does not meet 'agreed-upon standard of care.'

Happy birthday, Mr. PG! Prince George's lumbering mascot turns 65

Prince George, B.C.'s wooden mascot made his debut on May 8, 1960. The beloved icon has taken many forms through the years; he's been made of wood, fibreglass, metal, even a phone booth (Mr. PG Junior). And, rumour has it, he was once even made of a septic tank. 
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Your allergies are about to get worse

With record pollen counts across North America, seasonal allergies are hitting harder than ever. Johanna Wagstaffe explains how climate change is turbo charging allergy seasons and what you can do about it.

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