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Some UBCO students concerned for safety after on-campus homicide

Some UBCO students concerned for safety after on-campus homicide

Students online have taken notice of the recent rash of police incidents
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No answers from federal government on emergency funding help leaves Princeton struggling

No answers from federal government on emergency funding help leaves Princeton struggling

Just a few Princeton households have been able to move back in out of the 300 that were damaged during the extreme flooding in November.
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Health Canada recalls Fitbit Ionic smartwatch over burn hazard

Health Canada recalls Fitbit Ionic smartwatch over burn hazard

There have been at least 115 reports of the Ionic smartwatch's battery overheating in the U.S.
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Bank of Canada hikes rate for first time since 2018

Bank of Canada hikes rate for first time since 2018

Central bank raises rate 25 basis points to 0.50 per cent
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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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