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Economic and social initiatives inseparable in attracting workers, says B.C. jobs minister

Economic and social initiatives inseparable in attracting workers, says B.C. jobs minister

More jobs than people, according to Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery, Innovation
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B.C. sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over past week

B.C. sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over past week

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has "low energy" two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19.
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B.C. provides First Nations with $74-million grant to make up for lost gaming revenue

B.C. provides First Nations with $74-million grant to make up for lost gaming revenue

VANCOUVER — British Columbia First Nations that have been affected by the pandemic and last year's wildfires and flooding will receive $74 million in grant money to make up for the loss of shared gaming revenues, the province announced Thursday.
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B.C. First Nations to receive one-time $74 million grant for lost gaming revenue

B.C. First Nations to receive one-time $74 million grant for lost gaming revenue

Funding will help First Nations recover from the pandemic, fires and floods
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Hong Guo associate abused court process to 'extort' settlement: judge

Hong Guo associate abused court process to 'extort' settlement: judge

Businessman’s legal action over failed real estate deal based on “improper purposes,” BC Supreme Court justice rules
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BC Highway Patrol pulls over truck with no door and no seat belts

BC Highway Patrol pulls over truck with no door and no seat belts

A truck with no back window, no passenger door, no seat belts
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B.C. man embarks on province-wide cycle journey to support community mental health programs

B.C. man embarks on province-wide cycle journey to support community mental health programs

The ride will cover more than 1,500 kilometres and 15,500 metres of climbing
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Almost 800,000 air fryers recalled in Canada and U.S. due to fire hazard

Almost 800,000 air fryers recalled in Canada and U.S. due to fire hazard

The Insignia fryers and air fryer ovens were sold in Best Buy, Amazon and Ebay
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B.C. doctor is in Alberta court this week facing child sex charges

B.C. doctor is in Alberta court this week facing child sex charges

Interior Health's former top doctor was charged in June 2021
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CMHC: No affordability relief in sight for Vancouver housing in 2022

CMHC: No affordability relief in sight for Vancouver housing in 2022

Moderating growth in prices, sales, housing starts and rentals outmatched by demand, lack of inventory and construction costs
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