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B.C. pharmacist wins $8K in human rights complaint over use of opioid replacement meds

A B.C. pharmacist who filed a human rights complaint after he was initially barred from practising, due to his intent to take opioid replacement medication while on the job, has won a partial victory at a tribunal.

B.C.'s suspension of work on Vancouver Island hospital overdose prevention sites under scrutiny

A group of Vancouver Island doctors and other health-care professionals say they're frustrated with the decision to halt the overdose prevention sites.
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Black plastics may contain toxic compounds that can leach into food, experts say

Fire retardants — including toxic, regulated compounds — were found in roughly 85 per cent of products analyzed by researchers of a recently published study. The items tested include kitchen utensils, food trays and even children's toys.

Call to reopen search for missing paramedic comes after hiker survives 50 days in northeast B.C. woods

Paramedic Jim Barnes was reported missing the same day as Sam Benastick, who was recently found alive after surviving nearly seven weeks in the wild.

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