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B.C. hires 417 U.S. health-care workers in 1-year recruitment blitz

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The numbers from B.C.’s Ministry of Health show 89 doctors, 45 nurse practitioners, 260 nurses and 23 allied health professionals from the U.S. accepted jobs in the province between March 2025 and January 2026.

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'Prolonged' storm set to hit coastal B.C., forecasters warn, as high streamflow advisories issued

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Officials are warning of a prolonged storm that's set to hit the B.C. coast starting Sunday, which could lead to river levels increasing as the rain combines with snowmelt from warmer temperatures.

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CRTC to eliminate fees when cancelling or switching cellphone and internet plans

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Canada's telecommunications regulator says it will prevent companies from charging customers when they cancel, change or activate plans.

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Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push

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Alex Alvarez is among hundreds of American health-care workers the province says are relocating to B.C. to escape "uncertainty and chaos" in the United States.

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N.L. junior hockey fight-fest sees nearly 600 minutes in penalties

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The St. John's Junior Hockey League is promising "severe suspensions" following following "unacceptable" conduct on and off the ice during a Caps-Breakers playoff game in the Goulds on Saturday night.

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