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Surrey steps into the health-care arena with a plan for two clinics. Will it work for its 'underserved' residents?

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Surrey steps into the health-care arena with a plan for two clinics. Will it work for its 'underserved' residents?

Despite criticism it's letting the provincial government off the hook, Surrey plans to recruit doctors by covering some administrative costs

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A week after B.C.’s latest fentanyl super lab was uncovered on a Chilliwack farm, police and a specialized cleanup crew remain at the site. Read more from @kimbolan.bsky.social:

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Police still at Chilliwack fentanyl super lab a week after search

Police and a specialized cleanup crew are still at the lab at 44843B South Sumas Rd. Kim Bolan reports.

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#Canucks' Filip Chytil shines in needed way in win over Flames

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Canucks' Filip Chytil shines in needed way in win over Flames

Chytil is the Canucks' second-line centre. And if he keep playing like he did on Thursday, management may stop looking to upgrade on him.

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The Province @theprovince.com · 17h

#Canucks Coffee: Braeden Cootes becomes marked man in the rite of NHL passage

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Canucks Coffee: Braeden Cootes becomes marked man in the rite of NHL passage

'They (Flames) have a pretty heavy team. I just tried to play my game, be confident and not let it rattle me" — Braeden Cootes

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The unrelenting flood of drug deaths in B.C. continued this summer.

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Five people a day died from drug use in B.C. over the summer

Fentanyl and its analogs continue to be the most deadly to its users

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B.C’s NDP government has introduced a law aimed at holding manufacturers and wholesalers accountable for deceptive marketing practices and health impacts from vaping. Find out more:

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What to know about B.C. government's fight with nicotine vape industry

Read about the rise in vaping, the creation of new products like nicotine pouches and who is actually taking up vaping in B.C.

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#Canucks: Why Quinn Hughes' agent thinks Connor McDavid's deal is irrelevant

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Canucks: Why Quinn Hughes' agent thinks Connor McDavid's deal is irrelevant

Patrick Johnston: Pat Brisson has signed a lot of big contracts in his life. They all have unique reasons. So will Quinn Hughes's next one.

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#Canucks Live: Let's drop the puck! Follow this post for the latest updates as the Vancouver Canucks open their season against the Flames.

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Canucks Live: Canucks vs. Flames, drop the puck!

The Calgary Flames come to town as they get Vancouver's season started at Rogers Arena. Here's everything you need to know

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A helicopter pilot was seriously injured on Tuesday morning working on the Woodfibre LNG project near Squamish.

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Helicopter working for LNG project near Squamish crashes

The pilot was taken to Vancouver with serious injuries

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While arrests in some extortion cases targeting the South Asian community are welcome, more needs to be done to end the terror, two B.C. community leaders say.

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Arrests praised in B.C. extortion cases, but police need to target kingpins

While arrests in some extortion cases targeting the South Asian community are welcome, more needs to be done to end the terror, two community leaders say.

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Canucks: How captain Quinn Hughes 'can be even better than I have been'

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Canucks: How captain Quinn Hughes 'can be even better than I have been'

Hughes will break the franchise record for scoring by a defenceman Thursday. But his sights are set much higher for a defining NHL campaign.

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A one-time star of the Canadian track-and-field world was led away to begin a prison sentence Monday nearly 50 years after he sexually abused three young athletes under his care, including one who now lives in Metro Vancouver.

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Track coach who abused teens in 1970s sentenced to six years in prison

Ken Porter was sentenced to 6 years in prison months after being found guilty of 2 counts of indecent assault, 3 counts of gross indecency.

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The Vancouver #Canucks’ official opening night roster from Monday is already getting a rewrite. Read more:

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Canucks: PO Pierre-Olivier Joseph on IR, Victor Mancini back from Abbotsford

The move comes after Pierre-Olivier Joseph missed a week of practice with a groin injury.

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The NHL season hasn’t started, but the Vancouver Canucks believe they’ve already won something of significance. Read more:

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Canucks: How the vibe got so right ahead of the season opener

The Canucks have yet to win a regular-season game but they've won something more important with right team vibe as Thursday opener nears.

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The Province @theprovince.com · 4d

Overall crime in B.C., even crimes against people, dropped during the last fiscal year but the category that showed the least decrease was crimes against property, according to the 2024-25 annual report for the B.C. Prosecution Service. Find out more:

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Drop in criminal charges in B.C. by 5% last year continues five-year trend

Crimes against the person had remained stable during downward trend since start of COVID but showed "noticeable" drop in 2024/25, according to B.C. Prosecution Service annual report

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The Province @theprovince.com · 7d

#Canucks: Luke Hughes' new contract and what it means for brother Quinn

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Canucks: Luke Hughes' new contract and what it means for brother Quinn

Patrick Johnston: Two Hughes boys are now locked to New Jersey. The third remains a question in Vancouver. Read more.

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“This was a full-on chase, like a hunt.”

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Video: Port Coquitlam man chased by coyotes in terrifying encounter

PoCo residents are on edge following a recent pair of coyote encounters in a busy neighbourhood park.

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The Province @theprovince.com · 8d

B.C. crime briefs: Surrey man charged with sex assault, theft charges | New West stabbing suspect on the loose

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B.C. crime briefs: Surrey man charged with sex assault, theft charges | New West stabbing suspect on the loose

Three charges have been laid against Kulwinder Mann after two separate incidents on Aug. 26 in north Surrey.

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Canucks 8, Flames 1: Elias Pettersson's blast from past overshadows roster battles

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Canucks 8, Flames 1: Elias Pettersson's blast from past overshadows roster battles

A more confident Pettersson stole the lede because the story was supposed to be what impression roster hopefuls could make

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The Province @theprovince.com · 9d

Canucks: What's best for Jonathan Lekkerimäki?

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Canucks: What's best for Jonathan Lekkerimäki?

“I want to be an all-around player. I want to be a passer. I want to be strong on the puck. I am trying to be better," Lekkerimaki said.

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The Province @theprovince.com · 9d

A woman is alleging that Willie Mitchell, the B.C.-born former NHL hockey player, sexually assaulted her at his Tofino home in 2022. Read more:

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Tofino woman accuses ex-Canuck Willie Mitchell of sexual assault in B.C. lawsuit

The plaintiff alleges Mitchell assaulted her after work in Tofino in September 2022.

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The Province @theprovince.com · 9d

B.C. Walmart permanently closes after months of safety concerns

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B.C. Walmart permanently closes after months of safety concerns

A Walmart store in B.C. announced it was abruptly closing for good, surprising many local shoppers.

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The Province @theprovince.com · 9d

Here are Vancouver's best concerts in October: bbno$, Blue Rodeo, Dan Mangan and more

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Here are Vancouver's best concerts in October: bbno$, Blue Rodeo, Dan Mangan and more

BBNo$, Blue Rodeo, 54-40 and Destroyer all play Vancouver concerts in October. Find out more.

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Here's six key home games for PWHL Vancouver in their first season

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Here's six key home games for PWHL Vancouver in their first season

The 32-game regular season for Vancouver wraps up on April 25, with the Minnesota Frost coming to the Coliseum

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The Province @theprovince.com · 10d

Police in Surrey say they will release more information soon about a shooting that reportedly targeted a South Asian radio station. Follow this story for updates:

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Shots fired at South Asian radio station Swift 1200 AM in Surrey

The former Spice Radio recently discussed extortion threats in the city and the declaration of the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization

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