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B.C. deficit expected to hit $13.6 billion as pandemic costs mount

B.C. deficit expected to hit $13.6 billion as pandemic costs mount

Continuing COVID-19 response measures will add another $851 million in debt
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Vail Resorts CEO takes blame for customers’ long wait times

Vail Resorts CEO takes blame for customers’ long wait times

Higher-than-expected call volume led to ‘unacceptable’ waits, said Rob Katz
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100 calls in eight days: Anmore paramedic's team fights off COVID in small-town B.C.

100 calls in eight days: Anmore paramedic's team fights off COVID in small-town B.C.

“It overwhelmed the small hospital. The same can happen in any city or any place in British Columbia.”
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B.C. behind on climate goals, sets new 2025 emissions target to stay on track

B.C. behind on climate goals, sets new 2025 emissions target to stay on track

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is setting a new target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 after determining it is further from reaching its goals than previously forecasted.
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B.C. expanding enforcement measures in effort to crack down on COVID-19 rule breakers

B.C. expanding enforcement measures in effort to crack down on COVID-19 rule breakers

VICTORIA — New enforcement measures are coming into effect as part of British Columbia's crackdown on those who refuse to follow COVID-19 restrictions.
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B.C. has deadliest week so far in pandemic, with 133 COVID-19 deaths

B.C. has deadliest week so far in pandemic, with 133 COVID-19 deaths

640 new cases were identified overnight, while hospitalizations stay at record level
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No charges approved against Vancouver police after B.C. man died during confrontation

No charges approved against Vancouver police after B.C. man died during confrontation

VICTORIA — The B.C. Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved against Vancouver Police Department officers involved in the arrest of a Sechelt man five years ago.
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No free rides: TransLink will not offer free transit on New Year's Eve this year

No free rides: TransLink will not offer free transit on New Year's Eve this year

Typically, the transit authority offers free rides on its network across Metro Vancouver on the big night
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Former North Van soccer coach charged with sexual offences

Former North Van soccer coach charged with sexual offences

A former coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Canada Soccer’s women’s teams has been charged with sexual offences involving four people.
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First COVID-19 vaccination given in British Columbia

First COVID-19 vaccination given in British Columbia

VICTORIA — The first COVID-19 vaccination was administered Tuesday in British Columbia as those working in long-term care facilities and intensive care units become the first people to take part in the province's immunization program.
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