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HIV spike among B.C. drug users associated with COVID-19 lockdown, research says

piquenewsmagazine.com – VANCOUVER — A new study says reduced access to HIV services during early COVID-19 lockdowns in British Columbia was associated with a “sharp increase” in HIV transmission among some drug users.

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Gardener’s ‘innocent obsession’ becomes Fernwood’s 300-pound pumpkin

timescolonist.com – A decade ago, Carmen Spagnola started growing small sugar pumpkins for pies. Today, she’s grown a 300lbs or 136kg specimen of a pumpkin.

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Cops for Cancer’s Tour de Coast rolls through Whistler this weekend

piquenewsmagazine.com – The annual 800-km ride and fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society will see police and first responders make a stop at Whistler Olympic Plaza Sept. 24.

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B.C. ‘TERF’ nurse faces hearing over alleged transgender discrimination

vancouverisawesome.com – Vancouver-area nurse Amy Hamm is accused of making derogatory remarks about transgender people on social media while holding herself out to be a nurse

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1377 Oxford Street, Coquitlam Property Listing: MLS® #R2725138

whistler-realestate.ca – This immaculately kept, renovated home sits on a private corner lot in Park Ridge Estates, north of David Ave. Grand foyer entry leads up To your completely renovated open concept main flr. Entertain…

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‘The bond is broken’: Data shows Indigenous kids overrepresented in foster care

piquenewsmagazine.com – WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg mother says she was scarred for life when her first child was taken away at birth by social workers, who told her she was unfit to parent her newborn daughter because she was ju…

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# 18 5821 Wales Street, Vancouver Property Listing: MLS® #R2725110

whistler-realestate.ca – Fabulous LIKE NEW one bedroom ground floor garden flat at ‘Avalon Mews’ is sure to impress. Love the 9 FT ceilings, custom electric fireplace, wide plank laminate flooring, chef-like kitchen with qua…

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Whistler’s Mother – Do the Artist’s Intentions Matter? – RedDotBlog

reddotblog.com – Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 In my first Moments in Art History video, I talked about American Gothic, one of the most iconic paintings in American history. Whistler’s…

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West Vancouver man queues 9 hours to pay last respects to Queen

nsnews.com – A B.C. man who has been a lifelong monarchist stood in London queue this week to pay his last respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

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Victoria’s own ‘Queen Elizabeth’ hangs up her royal robes

timescolonist.com – Carolyn Sadowska’s full time job is impersonation. She’s appeared as the Queen for 38 years in commercials, at conventions, in parades and parties.

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Opinion: Wilsons’ B.C. parkland philanthropy makes sound business sense

biv.com – British Columbians overwhelmingly want not only more parkland, but parkland off-limits to development, parkland to be priorities for protection.

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Northern B.C. village forced to appoint two councillors

princegeorgecitizen.com – Only two candidates were nominated for four seats on the Village of Valemount council.

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How to watch Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on television

timescolonist.com – Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral begins at 3 a.m. pacific time on Monday, which is 11 a.m. in London, England, on stations like CHEK, CBC, CTV and Global.

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Horgan says he regrets child-care frustrations around last-minute holiday

timescolonist.com – B.C. will observe Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as a holiday. But the last minute holiday has caused frustrations for parents with children.

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As Amazon readies Island warehouse, a hunt for couriers in a tight job market

timescolonist.com – Online retail behemoth preparing to open its last-mile distribution centre at Victoria International Airport, likely in early October. Delivery contractor aims to recruit Ukrainian refugees as courie…

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