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B.C. starvation death inquest hears of victim’s emaciated state, poor living conditions

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Florence Girard starved to death in a home-share home in Burnaby , B.C. in 2018 .

Her sister Sharon Bursey says she was ready to quit her job to take care of her sister.

She says Astrid Dahl , who was caring for Girard, didn't answer her calls.

Dahl was convicted in 2022 of failing to provide the necessaries of life.

The inquest is aimed at forming recommendations to prevent similar deaths.

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