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Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 drop in B.C. over four-day period; 44 people died

Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 drop in B.C. over four-day period; 44 people died

VICTORIA — British Columbia says another 44 deaths have been reported due to COVID-19 over the past four days for a total of 2,830 fatalities in the province.
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B.C. budget includes $2.1B in disaster relief; $5.5B deficit for next fiscal year

B.C. budget includes $2.1B in disaster relief; $5.5B deficit for next fiscal year

VICTORIA — British Columbia has earmarked $2.1 billion to fund disaster recovery efforts and future response to the threats posed by wildfires, floods and heat waves in a budget that forecasts a $5.5-billion deficit.
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B.C. budget provides $25 million in new money for tourism

B.C. budget provides $25 million in new money for tourism

Industry advocates hopeful that more money will be available if restrictions ramp up
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Old-growth policy to blow $1-billion hole in B.C. budget

Old-growth policy to blow $1-billion hole in B.C. budget

B.C. budget has no major new taxes, focuses on pandemic, disaster recovery
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Highlights of British Columbia budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year

Highlights of British Columbia budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year

VICTORIA — Here are highlights from the B.C. budget tabled Tuesday: — The government is earmarking $2.1 billion to fund disaster recovery efforts and future response to the threats from wildfires, floods and heat waves.
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'This was truly a team effort': Vancouver firefighters rescue horse from 10-foot ditch

'This was truly a team effort': Vancouver firefighters rescue horse from 10-foot ditch

It was able to walk away on its own.
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Tech tapping four-day work weeks in battle for talent

Tech tapping four-day work weeks in battle for talent

But some experts warn that such incentives may have unintended consequences
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Challenges of climate change focus of B.C. government's budget, says finance minister

Challenges of climate change focus of B.C. government's budget, says finance minister

VICTORIA — B.C. Finance Minister Selina Robinson says making sure communities have the resources they need to deal with the effects of climate change will be a focal point of her budget on Tuesday.
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RCMP investigate homicide after man's body found in Keremeos, B.C.

RCMP investigate homicide after man's body found in Keremeos, B.C.

KEREMEOS, B.C. — Police say homicide investigators have been called after a man was found dead Sunday night in Keremeos, B.C.
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Stunning video captures life in nearby ocean (VIDEO)

Stunning video captures life in nearby ocean (VIDEO)

Ever wonder what creatures live in the Pacific Northwest waters?
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