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Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave approved by B.C. government

Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave approved by B.C. government

Up to three hours of leave available for workers getting their shots
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B.C. government puts $9.5 million toward removing more than 100 derelict boats

B.C. government puts $9.5 million toward removing more than 100 derelict boats

VICTORIA — B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman says the province is spending $9.5 million to address the "massive" problem of marine debris along the coast.
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Port Coquitlam bar owner says police lied in handing out over $3K in COVID-19 fines

Port Coquitlam bar owner says police lied in handing out over $3K in COVID-19 fines

The dispute surrounding fines issued at a Port Coquitlam bar last week comes amid a surge in COVID-19-related infractions across Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam
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Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough asks BC Liberals to "publicly disclose everything they know about this situation."
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Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough asks BC Liberals to "publicly disclose everything they know about this situation."
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B.C. workers now eligible for three hours of paid leave to get COVID-19 immunizations

B.C. workers now eligible for three hours of paid leave to get COVID-19 immunizations

VICTORIA — Workers in British Columbia can receive up to three hours of paid leave in order to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
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INVESTIGATION: B.C.-owned addiction rehab allegedly used for Liberal politicking, contract awards

INVESTIGATION: B.C.-owned addiction rehab allegedly used for Liberal politicking, contract awards

Taxpayers paid millions toward Liberal MLA’ s Prince George therapeutic community
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Navigating the ever-changing future of ski tourism

Navigating the ever-changing future of ski tourism

A Q&A with tourism consultant and former Destination Canada CEO Greg Klassen
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New Westminster school district votes to immediately cancel police liaison program

New Westminster school district votes to immediately cancel police liaison program

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A second school district in British Columbia has ended a program that put uniformed officers in its elementary, middle and secondary schools, but trustees are not rejecting further links with police.
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B.C. offers Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people age 30 and up

B.C. offers Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people age 30 and up

VICTORIA — People age 30 and older may now receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia, starting with hot spots for transmission. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.
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