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Province paid below market value to buy hotels for homeless: auditor general

Province paid below market value to buy hotels for homeless: auditor general

Some critics had questioned what B.C. Housing paid for the properties — including four in Victoria — as it worked to find shelter for people without housing during the pandemic.
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B.C. public-sector pension fund to drop Russian companies

B.C. public-sector pension fund to drop Russian companies

B.C. Investment Management Corporation said Tuesday it is “actively working” to sell the remaining Russian securities from its clients’ portfolios.
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Ex-legislature clerk Craig James acted with intent in abusing his power, Crown alleges

Ex-legislature clerk Craig James acted with intent in abusing his power, Crown alleges

Craig James' fraud and breach of trust trial concludes this week.
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Are B.C.'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

Are B.C.'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

"It's probably everything," she said.
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B.C. mayor's brother alleges death threat, assault

B.C. mayor's brother alleges death threat, assault

The mayor allegedly left a voicemail for his sister saying money must be returned to him or he would "kill all of you." 
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Canada pulls out of swim championships in Russia

Canada pulls out of swim championships in Russia

Swimming Canada denounces Russia’s attack on Ukraine, rescinding their participation in this year's championships
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Will COVID-19 rules be relaxed in time for spring break? B.C.'s top doc weighs in

Will COVID-19 rules be relaxed in time for spring break? B.C.'s top doc weighs in

Will the province remove the mask mandate?
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COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in B.C. in ‘next few days’

COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in B.C. in ‘next few days’

Novavax, Medicago vaccines can be used as safe, alternatives to mRNA, viral vector vaccines, according to Dr. Bonnie Henry
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COVID-19 sparks business bonanza for B.C. law firms

COVID-19 sparks business bonanza for B.C. law firms

Pandemic disruption has created opportunities in numerous niche practices for lawyers
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Lawsuit alleges B.C. social worker defamed parents, removed children from care without court order

Lawsuit alleges B.C. social worker defamed parents, removed children from care without court order

The eight-page lawsuit seeks damages from the B.C. government, claiming MCFD is vicariously liable for the social worker's actions.
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