News Topic - British Columbia
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More HIV treatment could cut subsequent cases 60 per cent
More aggressive programs to treat individuals infected with HIV could cut future AIDS cases by as much as 60 per cent, according to a study by British Columbia researchers published this week in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
The Globe and Mail – Jul 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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More aggressive programs to treat individuals infected with HIV could cut future AIDS cases by as much as 60 per cent, according to a study by British Columbia researchers published this week in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
The Globe and Mail – Jul 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Student pleads guilty to threats against UBCCBC - A University of British Columbia student has pleaded guilty to two counts of threats and two counts of mischief that twice led to the partial shutdown of the university earlier this year.
Yahoo! – Jul 3, 2008 12:06 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Steller sea lion dies in Vancouver Aquarium
Associated Press - July 2, 2008 8:05 PM ET VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - 1 of the most popular attractions at the Vancouver Aquarium, a Steller sea lion named Tag, has died after a battle...
Montana's News Station – Jul 3, 2008 12:05 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Associated Press - July 2, 2008 8:05 PM ET VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - 1 of the most popular attractions at the Vancouver Aquarium, a Steller sea lion named Tag, has died after a battle...
Montana's News Station – Jul 3, 2008 12:05 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Drivers in BC now paying carbon taxReuters - VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - North America's first comprehensive carbon tax is now in British Columbia, greeted with complaints that some gasoline stations have used the tax as cover to raise prices more than necessary.
Yahoo! – Jul 2, 2008 11:24 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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'Combative' bus passenger death probed
SURREY, British Columbia, July 2 (UPI) -- The death of a "combative" man three days after being arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Surrey, British Columbia, was being probed Wednesday.
United Press International – Jul 2, 2008 7:35 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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SURREY, British Columbia, July 2 (UPI) -- The death of a "combative" man three days after being arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Surrey, British Columbia, was being probed Wednesday.
United Press International – Jul 2, 2008 7:35 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Stellar sea lion dies in Vancouver Aquarium
Associated Press - July 2, 2008 12:55 PM ET VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - 1 of the most popular attractions at the Vancouver Aquarium, a Stellar sea lion named Tag, has died after a battle...
Montana's News Station – Jul 2, 2008 4:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Associated Press - July 2, 2008 12:55 PM ET VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - 1 of the most popular attractions at the Vancouver Aquarium, a Stellar sea lion named Tag, has died after a battle...
Montana's News Station – Jul 2, 2008 4:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Vancouver offers Sundin record $20M
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 2 (UPI) -- The Vancouver Canucks have offered former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin a record $20 million two-year contract.
United Press International – Jul 2, 2008 3:17 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 2 (UPI) -- The Vancouver Canucks have offered former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin a record $20 million two-year contract.
United Press International – Jul 2, 2008 3:17 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Clean energy a key issue for new Pacific initiative
British Columbia has signed up four U.S. states for its Pacific Coast Collaborative initiative, and it came into effect yesterday as the jurisdictions aim to co-operate on environment challenges and other issues.
The Globe and Mail – Jul 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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British Columbia has signed up four U.S. states for its Pacific Coast Collaborative initiative, and it came into effect yesterday as the jurisdictions aim to co-operate on environment challenges and other issues.
The Globe and Mail – Jul 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Desperately seeking wall space
Although it has only 10,000 square feet of exhibition space, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria boasts the largest private collection of artwork in British Columbia. But a mere 3 per cent of that collection can be displayed at one time, something Chief Executive Officer Shirley Madill wants to change.
The Globe and Mail – Jul 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Although it has only 10,000 square feet of exhibition space, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria boasts the largest private collection of artwork in British Columbia. But a mere 3 per cent of that collection can be displayed at one time, something Chief Executive Officer Shirley Madill wants to change.
The Globe and Mail – Jul 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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B.C. bus passenger dies in custody after resisting arrest
A bus passenger who was injured while resisting arrest by theRCMP in British Columbia has died, the second in-custody death inthe province in a week. Police said the man, who was arrested onFriday night, died in a hospital yesterday. Officers said the manhad a heart attack when taken into custody and was put on lifesupport at the hospital where he later died. A woman arrested forpublic intoxication died last week while being held at an RCMPfacility in the central B.C. city of Prince George. An RCMP reportthis year found 56 per cent of the force's in-custody deathsoccurred in B.C., although only one-third of the force's officersare in the province. The RCMP's B.C. unit said then that the reportby the force's national headquarters exaggerated the rate ofin-custody deaths in the province.
Canada.com – Jul 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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A bus passenger who was injured while resisting arrest by theRCMP in British Columbia has died, the second in-custody death inthe province in a week. Police said the man, who was arrested onFriday night, died in a hospital yesterday. Officers said the manhad a heart attack when taken into custody and was put on lifesupport at the hospital where he later died. A woman arrested forpublic intoxication died last week while being held at an RCMPfacility in the central B.C. city of Prince George. An RCMP reportthis year found 56 per cent of the force's in-custody deathsoccurred in B.C., although only one-third of the force's officersare in the province. The RCMP's B.C. unit said then that the reportby the force's national headquarters exaggerated the rate ofin-custody deaths in the province.
Canada.com – Jul 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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