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Go Public Dentist stops practising after more lawsuits: 'I wish he'd quit 6 months ago,' former patient says

A Surrey, B.C., dentist has "voluntarily withdrawn" from practice, as lawsuits alleging he harmed patients pile up. More
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Thousands without power on Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland
BC Hydro crews will be working overnight to restore power to thousands of affected customers across the region.
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To appeal or not to appeal? Expert advice for dealing with your new property assessment
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B.C. property assessments are out this week — but should you appeal your results?
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Chilliwack's homeless bond together to survive cold snap
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Veronica Herrling gets nervous whenever she hears a powerful wind whip through the trees above the roof of her makeshift home near Evans Road in Chilliwack.
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Teen use and perceptions of marijuana change after legalization, U.S. study finds
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A new study out of the University of California Davis found teen marijuana use in Washington State went up after marijuana was legalized.
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'A terrible loss': Outspoken Malahat fire chief dies
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The island firefighting community is grieving the sudden death of volunteer Malahat Fire Chief Rob Patterson.
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Homeless Vernon, B.C., man living in heated, custom-built 'coffin-like' crate
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Bylaw officials in Vernon are trying to determine what to do about a homeless man living in a 'coffin-like' crate stealing power from the city.
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Vancouver fire halls offering residents free salt
Vancouver is offering its residents buckets of free road salt thanks to uncharacteristically cold and snowy winter weather, which has made some sidewalks and streets in the usually temperate city treacherously icy.
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Ice fishing in the city? It's happened and Coquitlam isn't happy about it
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Steve Peng brought his daughter along and captured it on video — their first ever ice fishing trip together in his own backyard: Coquitlam's Como Lake.
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300 city staff redeployed to deal with treacherous Vancouver streets and sidewalks
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The City of Vancouver announced that starting Tuesday more than 300 city staff have been redirected from their normal duties to address the problem of perilous streets and sidewalks.
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Suitcase filled with 31 kilograms of suspected meth seized at B.C.-U.S. border
More than 30 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine was confiscated at the Aldergrove, B.C. border crossing in December, officials say.
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Helicopter rollover leaves 1 in hospital in serious condition
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A guide from the Mike Wiegele Heliskiing Resort in Blue River is still recovering after a helicopter rollover on Christmas day.
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UBC president apologizes for handling of Furlong cancellation
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UBC president and vice-chancellor Santa Ono is apologizing for how organizers cancelled a scheduled John Furlong speaking engagement. Ono is now set to speak in Furlong's place at the February fundraising event, but says he had no part in the decision.
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Up to 15 deaths linked to flu sweeping through care facilities in B.C. Interior
The Interior Health Authority (IHA) says up to 15 deaths may be linked to an outbreak of the influenza virus affecting 17 care facilities in the region.
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Canucks' Baertschi responds well to tough love
It was a move Sven Baertschi didn't like much at the time, but one the Vancouver Canucks winger says probably did him a whole lot of good.
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Photos B.C.'s most expensive properties revealed in 2017 assessments
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Whether you are looking for a Point Grey Road mansion, your own Gulf Island, a multi-million-dollar penthouse or a rural acreage to run your horses, there is a property out there for the dreamer in you.
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Orca 'Granny,' aged 105, missing and presumed dead
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One of the oldest known killer whales in the West Coast's southern resident population is missing and presumed dead, researchers say.
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B.C. Lions permit punter Richie Leone to pursue NFL contract
The B.C. Lions announced Tuesday they have granted punter Richie Leone early free-agent status to pursue a contract in the NFL.
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Canada's top CEOs earn 193 times average worker's salary
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A new report shows Canada's 100 top CEOs will earn by 11:47 a.m. today — Jan. 3 — what the average Canadian will make in a whole year.
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How to beat the post-holiday blues
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Clinical psychologist Jillian Haydicky says people need some time to adjust after the holiday season.
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Problem gambling triggers same part of brain as substance addiction
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A study conducted by UBC's department of psychology has opened up treatment possibilities for gambling addiction.
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Making your home energy efficient without breaking the bank
Making one’s home more energy efficient doesn’t have to be expensive.
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Want to get fit this year? 5 tips for making a routine that sticks
Setting realistic, attainable goals — and doing something you love — is the key to success, says YWCA trainer.
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Downtown Eastside hotel tenants fight eviction after New Year's rent increase
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Residents of a single-room occupancy hotel in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside fear they will be evicted if they can't come up with an additional $210 per room, per month in rent.
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Advocates fear for homeless and seniors during cold stretch
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There are hundreds of people living in tents or makeshift shelters throughout the Fraser Valley and homeless advocate Ward Draper fears some of them won’t survive this stretch of frigid weather.
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Tips from visitors on how to deal with real winter
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As residents of British Columbia's Lower Mainland grapple with one of the snowiest winters in two decades, CBC News asked visitors from across Canada — and abroad — to provide advice on how to handle this wintry weather.
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Terry Fox tops list of people who make Canadians proud
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Provincially, Fox made the top three from coast to coast
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So your sidewalk is covered in a thick layer of Zamboni-slick ice. Now what?
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The New Year's snow-rain-freeze cycle caught even the most dedicated sidewalk clearers off guard, and with temperatures staying frigid for at least the next week a rescuing melt is not imminent.
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Body found in parking lot in Nanaimo, B.C.
Police say a customer of a downtown business in Nanaimo, B.C., found the body of a man in the parking lot at about 8 a.m. Monday.
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Photos 6 memorable photos from the past week in B.C.
Photos from the final week of 2016 in British Columbia.
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Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's Vancouver home now worth $75M
B.C. property assessments for 2017 are now available online, and about 90,000 homeowners have been warned their property values have jumped significantly.
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4-month-old puppy wakes up owner during Vancouver apartment fire
A Vancouver dog owner said her puppy may have saved lives after her apartment caught fire on New Year's Eve.
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Conservationists concerned about free entry to Canada's national parks in 2017
Parks Canada is preparing for an increase in visitors this year as people across the country and around the world request free annual passes to explore the nation's natural treasures as part of Canada's 150th anniversary celebration.
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Luongo throws shade at Tortorella for Heritage Classic snub
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After the NHL set ambiguous guidelines in preparation for the bad weather at the 2017 Winter Classic in St. Louis, Roberto Luongo was reminded of his experience at the 2014 Heritage Classic. That's when then-coach of the Vancouver Canucks John Tortorella benched Luongo.
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Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Metro Vancouver
'Tis the season to put away the tinsel and lights and chip up the tree. Here's when and where you can do it.
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B.C. Parks campsites open for reservations starting today
The earlier Jan. 2 opening day is one of several changes to the province's reservation system this year.
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Arctic outflow keeps icy roads treacherous in Vancouver
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Another blast of arctic air gripping B.C. is expected to keep roads icy across Vancouver for the next few days.
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Vancouver, Victoria pay tribute to First Nations in Canada's 150th celebrations
All across the country celebrations have been planned to commemorate 150 years of Canadian confederation but in B.C.'s two biggest cities, there is a twist.
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Thousands still without power after weekend storm
More than 70,000 BC Hydro customers lost power after a storm hit the region on Saturday night. By Monday morning thousands were still without power.
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Analysis 5 provincial politicians to watch in 2017
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British Columbia and Nova Scotia head to the polls in 2017, while the political scene in Ontario and Alberta could be redrawn before the end of the year. And one politician's move from Quebec City to Ottawa could impact the federal landscape.
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Stream restoration helps salmon return to Pacific Rim National Park
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Parks Canada says salmon have returned to spawn in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve near Tofino, B.C., thanks to a restoration project in one of the largest creeks in the area.
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Like Tinder for sports: former B.C. air ambulance pilot develops app for exercise
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A former air ambulance pilot in Prince George has developed an app that connects people with workout buddies, after seeing the consequences of not exercising.
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Hunt for long-lost father driven by 'primal' urge, says Ontario daughter
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Gina McCormack is looking for her father. He walked away from her family decades ago, but her plea for help on social media has garnered almost 9,000 responses, and a few leads suggesting he re-settled in B.C.
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Go Public Disgraced dentist turned foot doctor could be deemed 'incompetent' for 2nd time
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After Go Public uncovered how an Ottawa foot doctor was inserting unapproved medical implants into patients, Pierre Dupont finally has been ordered to face a disciplinary committee.
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Vancouverites don skates to brave icy roads
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A bout of bad weather that ushered in 2017 has left thousands of Lower Mainland residents battling icy roads and power outages on New Year's Day.
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More than 1,500 people take icy plunge in Vancouver during Polar Bear Swim
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Hundreds of people braved the cold weather to take an icy plunge at Vancouver's English Bay during the annual Polar Bear Swim.
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Fun things Canadians can look forward to in 2017
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2016 was a hard year for many. Here are some positive things Canadians can look forward to in the new year.
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B.C. welcomes first babies of 2017
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The first baby to be born in British Columbia this year didn't waste his time getting here. A boy named Montgomery was the first to make his way into the province, promptly at 12:00 am PT.
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What British Columbians will pay more for in 2017
New year, bigger bills: British Columbians will be paying more for electricity and public transit in 2017 — among other things.
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Canadian among 39 killed in Istanbul nightclub shooting
Turkish police struggled Sunday to track down a gunman who attacked New Year's Eve revellers at a popular Istanbul nightclub, killing at least 39 people, including one Canadian, before fleeing.
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Continued empathy important in battling overdose crisis says DTES frontline worker
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With the volume of reporting on the overdose crisis — and fentanyl's role in it — some people may find it's easier to tune out the details as the number of lives claimed rises.
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No Republican cakewalk for Trump and 115th Congress
- Israeli soldier convicted in killing of immobile Palestinian
- ID of Istanbul club attack suspect established but not publicly revealed
- Let's stop pretending Israel is heading toward a two-state solution: Neil Macdonald
- Damascus residents plagued by water shortage for nearly 2 weeks
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Dentist stops practising after more lawsuits: 'I wish he'd quit 6 months ago,' former patient says
- Nova Scotia RCMP to tell more about 4 bodies found in Upper Big Tracadie home
- If Trump closes the door on Mexico, Canada can thrive by keeping it open: Don Pittis
- What's keeping fans away from world junior hockey games?
- 'It's either overt or covert hostility': Why only 2 women made list of 100 highest-paid CEOs
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Disgraced dentist turned foot doctor could be deemed 'incompetent' for 2nd time
- Captain Morgan is precious booty to Nova Scotia liquor thieves
- 'It's not such a secret anymore': Check out Episode 8 of Who Killed Alberta Williams?
- CBC podcast uncovers new information in unsolved murder of Alberta Williams
- 'I don't want to get in trouble': Check out Episode 7 of Who Killed Alberta Williams
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'It's either overt or covert hostility': Why only 2 women made list of 100 highest-paid CEOs
- Stakes high for Trudeau as world's last major progressive leader standing: Aaron Wherry
- No Republican cakewalk for Trump and 115th Congress
- 'Without precedent in modern times': Why the world's vortex of crises will keep swirling in 2017
- 'An incredible chess move': Putin checkmates Obama after symbolic sanctions manoeuvre
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Stakes high for Trudeau as world's last major progressive leader standing: Aaron Wherry
- Canada must brace for 'hardline' approach from Trump's new trade representative, experts warn
- 10 of 13 provinces and territories call for renewed health talks
- 'Fish or cut bait': Andrew Scheer calls on Kevin O'Leary to join race before Conservative all-French debate
- What it takes for a carbon tax to work
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'It's either overt or covert hostility': Why only 2 women made list of 100 highest-paid CEOs
- If Trump closes the door on Mexico, Canada can thrive by keeping it open: Don Pittis
- Ford cancels $1.6B Mexican plant, Trump takes aim at General Motors
- NewLeaf cancels flights to Phoenix, blames Westjet for muscling in on route
- Oilpatch-friendly royalty system takes effect in Alberta
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Cancer treatment for pooch could help people, too
- Diet res-illusions: tips from the pros on how to lose weight
- Activist pushes for more research into impact of concussions on women
- Quebec to slash number of video lottery terminals in low-income areas
- Disgraced dentist turned foot doctor could be deemed 'incompetent' for 2nd time
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Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly jumps ship to NBC
- Singer Janet Jackson announces birth of her 1st child
- Carrie Fisher's daughter posts touching tribute to mother, grandmother
- Realty TV star and political pundit Omarosa Manigault to join Trump White House
- George Lucas museum cliffhanger: L.A. or San Francisco?
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'It's not such a secret anymore': Check out Episode 8 of Who Killed Alberta Williams?
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- 'We're here to preserve life': Come aboard a ship that saves asylum seekers in the Mediterranean
- After taking in a disabled Haitian orphan, an Ottawa family makes an excruciating decision
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Corner Brook protest seeks changes to Qalipu enrolment process
- UBC president apologizes for handling of Furlong cancellation
- Status card users will 'not get the time of day,' ice hut rental company says on Kijiji
- Four-year-old killed in collision
- RCMP find homemade stun gun, drugs during traffic stop of teen