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FireSmart can be costly, but proponents say it’s effective and rewarding

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Written By Jeff Davies
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John Betts will tell you up front he’s not a typical rural homeowner. But neither is his community of Queens Bay typical of rural B.C.   “We’re pretty lucky to live…

Secure involuntary care in north will curb stress on hospitals, says psychiatrist

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Written By Fran Yanor
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Premier announces 100 involuntary care beds after mayors call for action “A psychiatric hospital for the severely mentally ill is a foundation in the healthcare system. If you don’t have that…

Critics call BC NDP density push a ‘complete fail’ that lacked consultation

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Written By Riley Donovan
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“You can’t socially engineer people out of their lifestyle into another.” – Nancy Di Castri Mayors and residents are sounding the alarm bells over the effects of aggressive BC NDP…

Federal exemption extends overdose prevention sites until 2026

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Written By Rob Shaw
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“There is a huge disconnect between the priorities of the federal government… and this sort of quiet extension of the ability to run these overdose prevention sites.” –Tamara Kronis B.C.’s…