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Cullen Commmission: Rich Coleman doubles down on his casino decisions

Cullen Commmission: Rich Coleman doubles down on his casino decisions

Former deputy premier of B.C. Rich Coleman explains decisions he made during three stints as minister responsible for gambling policies and casino enforcement
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Former B.C. gaming minister asked to reflect about B.C. money laundering issue

Former B.C. gaming minister asked to reflect about B.C. money laundering issue

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's longest-serving gaming minister was asked Wednesday if he would have done things differently to stamp out money laundering at provincial casinos.
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Confusion after B.C. resident follows travel order, gets charged cancellation fee

Confusion after B.C. resident follows travel order, gets charged cancellation fee

BC Parks has an option to receive a refund on the home page of its website and Parks Canada says people will be reimbursed in full.
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B.C. hits new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations at 515, five more deaths

B.C. hits new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations at 515, five more deaths

VICTORIA — The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in British Columbia has ticked up to 515, breaking a previous record set last week. Among those hospitalized, 171 people are in intensive care.
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Powerful drugs linked to six overdose deaths in Surrey, B.C., say Mounties

Powerful drugs linked to six overdose deaths in Surrey, B.C., say Mounties

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties are warning of highly toxic drugs circulating in Surrey, B.C., that may be responsible for six deaths in less than a week.
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Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave approved by B.C. government

Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave approved by B.C. government

Up to three hours of leave available for workers getting their shots
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B.C. government puts $9.5 million toward removing more than 100 derelict boats

B.C. government puts $9.5 million toward removing more than 100 derelict boats

VICTORIA — B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman says the province is spending $9.5 million to address the "massive" problem of marine debris along the coast.
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Port Coquitlam bar owner says police lied in handing out over $3K in COVID-19 fines

Port Coquitlam bar owner says police lied in handing out over $3K in COVID-19 fines

The dispute surrounding fines issued at a Port Coquitlam bar last week comes amid a surge in COVID-19-related infractions across Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam
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Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough asks BC Liberals to "publicly disclose everything they know about this situation."
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Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough asks BC Liberals to "publicly disclose everything they know about this situation."
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