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Burnaby RCMP – New ‘MICR’ mental health car program launches in Burnaby
Burnaby 2023-11-21 10:18 PST The Burnaby RCMP is pleased to have its new Mobile Integrated Crisis Response (MICR) mental health car program up and running as of Monday, November 6, 2023, in partnership with Fraser Health and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. In Burnaby, the MICR program pairs police officers with Fraser Health…
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Free2Move to pull car-sharing fleet from Portland
Portland will lose its latest car-sharing service at the end of the month. Free2Move announced that it will pull its free-floating fleet of Jeeps from Portland roads at the end of November. The service, owned by Jeep manufacturer Stellantis, arrived in Portland in June 2021. Free2Move rents cars by the minute. Its customers can pick…
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$3M study on CO2 capture, carbon injection comes to Pacific Northwest
One of the more ambitious technologies of green science involves capturing CO2 emissions from the atmosphere and injecting the gas into the ground or storing it for others uses, even for something as simple as carbonizing fizzy drinks. It sounds futuristic, but direct air capture of carbon dioxide has already been happening in Iceland for…
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How to prepare for Thanksgiving travel with tips from AAA
CHARLOTTE — Millions of Carolinians hit the road as they travel to their Thanksgiving destination, and roadside assistance companies are ready for a major uptick in service calls. AAA expects to rescue more than 360,000 drivers in the United States over the Thanksgiving weekend. To prevent tragedy striking before the turkey is served, The Auto…
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10 Ways to Maintain Optimal Health During the Holidays
Get vaccinated! There’s nothing worse than missing this special time of year with family and friends because of illness. Data show that even though vaccines don’t prevent illness 100% of the time, they do shorten the duration, and that just may mean you are able to spend Christmas morning with the ones you love rather…
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Governor Hochul Urges Caution as Wintry Weather Conditions Are Expected to Impact Parts of State During Busiest Travel Day of Year
Governor Kathy Hochul today warned New Yorkers of potentially hazardous conditions due to wintry weather during the busiest day of the year for travel. A storm system will impact areas in the North Country, Capital District, and Central NY beginning late Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday with rain, snow and freezing rain or sleet in…
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Tips to ease Thanksgiving travel through busy Sea-Tac Airport
Vonnai Phair The Seattle Times If you’re flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this week, you’ll run into part of what the TSA is projecting to be record passenger volumes at airport security checkpoints nationwide. Millions of Americans — 30 million, to be exact — will be taking to the skies over the Thanksgiving holiday…
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9 signs your car might need a service before the December road trip
With the festive season in sight and fuel price cuts on the cards, many South Africans will be planning road trips to get to their December destinations. However, that much anticipated breakaway can easily be ruined by an accident, breakdown or run-in with the law if your vehicle is in a compromised condition. With that…
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Things To Know About Zolve Credit Cards
Zolve credit cards recently made their debut in the financial world, bringing a fresh and innovative solution to the personal finance needs of new immigrants to the U.S. and those seeking to revive or build their credit. With four card options to choose from, Zolve credit cards provide a path to an increased credit score…
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Driver arrested in deadly crash at Westlake intersection
A 31-year-old man was arrested in a crash that killed a man and injured a woman standing at an intersection when they were hit by the car in Los Angeles’ Westlake area. The crash was reported around 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Wilshire Boulevard and Burlington Avenue in the community southwest of downtown Los Angeles. The…