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Canada seen by some as cautionary tale for U.K.'s assisted dying bill

British lawmakers are set to vote on an assisted dying bill that many say could turn out like Canada's medical assistance in dying program, for better or for worse.

Washington state has embraced involuntary treatment for addictions. What can Canada learn?

As politicians look for some fix in the toxic drug crisis that's killing Canadians and adding to public disorder, several provinces are discussing the merits of involuntary treatment. CBC News travelled to Washington state to find out how it can help — and what can go wrong.
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Missing hiker found alive after surviving more than 5 weeks in remote B.C. park

Sam Benastick was reported missing Oct. 17 after failing to return home from a 10-day trip in the remote Redfern-Keily Provincial Park, about 250 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John.

Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s North Coast

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for British Columbia's North Coast, forecasting that a "prolonged snowstorm" will bring up to 50 centimetres of snow by Thursday night.

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