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B.C. manages cybersecurity risks posed by staff working from home: audit

B.C. manages cybersecurity risks posed by staff working from home: audit

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general says the government has effective tools in place to manage cybersecurity risks that could arise from an increase in public service employees working from home during the pandemic.
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Safety shoes recalled across Canada - because they're unsafe

Safety shoes recalled across Canada - because they're unsafe

The Mellow Walk Quentin Safety Shoe, according to the federal authority, doesn’t meet protection standards and is an “injury hazard.”
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B.C. doctor alleged to be opposed to COVID-19 regulations suspended during probe

B.C. doctor alleged to be opposed to COVID-19 regulations suspended during probe

VANCOUVER — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia says it has suspended a doctor from practising while it completes an investigation into allegations that he circumvented COVID-19 public health orders.
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City hall won’t comment on costs of hosting 2026 World Cup matches in Vancouver

City hall won’t comment on costs of hosting 2026 World Cup matches in Vancouver

Toronto pegs price tag of hosting five games of international soccer tournament at $290 million.
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Trudeau in Vancouver: PM pledges to lower emissions 40% by 2030

Trudeau in Vancouver: PM pledges to lower emissions 40% by 2030

Trudeau attending Globe Forum as part of multi-day trip to B.C.
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UBCO study shows Indigenous-led conservation effort working

UBCO study shows Indigenous-led conservation effort working

Caribou numbers are declining except for one herd known as the Klinse-Za in central B.C.
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B.C.’s largest fossil fuel subsidy cost the province more than $1 billion last year

B.C.’s largest fossil fuel subsidy cost the province more than $1 billion last year

The Deep Well Royalty Credit program is part of B.C.’s oil and gas royalty program, which is now undergoing a review.
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Man who killed woman, injured her sister guilty of impaired driving causing death

Man who killed woman, injured her sister guilty of impaired driving causing death

Anthony Thomas, 29, was behind the wheel of a brand new Jeep when he struck and killed Kim Ward and caused serious injury to her sister Tracey Ward in August 2018.
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Amendments introduced to pave way for real estate cooling-off period

Amendments introduced to pave way for real estate cooling-off period

The province introduced amendments to the Property Law Act on Monday with the aim of bringing in a cooling-off period this spring to protect home buyers, although there is no hint as to how long it will be.
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B.C. motel killer released from prison despite 'high risk' to reoffend

B.C. motel killer released from prison despite 'high risk' to reoffend

The man was sentenced in 2018 to five years and eight months behind bars following a manslaughter conviction.
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