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Pressure rises for commuters as pandemic redraws transit map

Pressure rises for commuters as pandemic redraws transit map

When remote work is part of B.C.'s corporate culture, it’s unlikely transit patterns will ever return to what was the norm prior to the pandemic.
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One year later, top cop sees no movement on safe supply, local community court

One year later, top cop sees no movement on safe supply, local community court

Even as overdose deaths have climbed, an RCMP hasn’t seen the government make any real moves to help provide a safe drug supply for people
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Gas pains: Companies struggle to keep up with skyrocketing fuel prices

Gas pains: Companies struggle to keep up with skyrocketing fuel prices

With gasoline at over $2 a litre, transportation companies have been forced to make adjustments. B.C. Transit has noticed an increase in ridership.
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Indigenous women are blazing a conservation trail

Indigenous women are blazing a conservation trail

Because Indigenous societies are matrilineal and have always valued women as life-givers, healers, leaders, wayfinders and survivors, these strong matriarchs raised women to protect the land and the ways of life of their communities.
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Siksika Nation collecting accounts of anti-Indigenous racism in health care

Siksika Nation collecting accounts of anti-Indigenous racism in health care

The interviewers will look speak to people who have experienced racism while receiving health care services, as well as those who have witnessed said treatment
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B.C. order for health workers' COVID-19 vax status lifts mention of vaccine deadlines

B.C. order for health workers' COVID-19 vax status lifts mention of vaccine deadlines

VICTORIA — British Columbia has removed any mention of COVID-19 vaccination deadlines from its order requiring health-care professionals to report their vaccination status.
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Group hopes to make fourth attempt to have Russian pianist perform in Vancouver

Group hopes to make fourth attempt to have Russian pianist perform in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The decision to cancel a Russian pianist's concert in Vancouver over concerns of protests has left Leila Getz conflicted as she ponders whether a rising young superstar she has repeatedly tried to book will ever perform in the city.
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B.C.'s auditor general says more work needed to assess risk of fraud in public sector

B.C.'s auditor general says more work needed to assess risk of fraud in public sector

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general says the government's framework to manage fraud in the public service is well underway, but it's not fully developed.
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Chip Wilson commits $100 million to fight the disease FSHD

Chip Wilson commits $100 million to fight the disease FSHD

The Lululemon founder has what's known as facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and foresees one day needing to use a wheelchair.
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Every part of B.C. to have high-speed internet by 2027, government says

Every part of B.C. to have high-speed internet by 2027, government says

VICTORIA — The federal and British Columbia governments are spending $830 million to provide access to high-speed internet across the province.
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