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'Solemn day' for B.C. as thousands of health-care workers defy vaccination deadline

'Solemn day' for B.C. as thousands of health-care workers defy vaccination deadline

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister called Tuesday a "solemn day" as 4,090 health care workers missed the deadline for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and were placed on unpaid leave before they could potentially lose their job.
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Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

VANCOUVER — A B.C. First Nation is challenging in court an online registry the province uses to automatically grant mineral rights on its territory. The Gitxaala have filed a petition to the B.C.
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NDP under-reported revenues by $6 billion: auditor general

NDP under-reported revenues by $6 billion: auditor general

Victoria spent $10.08 billion on the COVID-19 pandemic: findings
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Bryan Adams, 54-40, Mother Mother announce New Year's Eve concert in Vancouver

Bryan Adams, 54-40, Mother Mother announce New Year's Eve concert in Vancouver

They'll ring in 2022 with a big show at Rogers Arena.
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B.C. offers more rebates for electric vehicle charging stations in condos, apartments

B.C. offers more rebates for electric vehicle charging stations in condos, apartments

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is helping apartment and condo owners plug into the growing demand for electric vehicles by offering rebates and other funding to install chargers in their buildings.
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NDP silence on information, privacy bill ‘despicable,’ says de Jong

NDP silence on information, privacy bill ‘despicable,’ says de Jong

NDP shoots down suggestion to review Freedom of Information and Privacy Act changes
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Rogers Communications leadership feud to hit B.C. courts

Rogers Communications leadership feud to hit B.C. courts

Shares in Canada's largest telecommunications company fell Tuesday.
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Video: 18 activists arrested at climate protest near YVR airport

Video: 18 activists arrested at climate protest near YVR airport

Protesters are calling on the federal government to end fossil fuel subsidies
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Vaccine mandate for B.C. health-care workers to take effect Tuesday

Vaccine mandate for B.C. health-care workers to take effect Tuesday

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says he's hopeful that a small number of B.C. health-care workers who are still resistant to getting vaccinated against COVID-19 will get the information they need to make the choice for vaccination.
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B.C.'s climate change plan aims for changes by 2030 for consumers, industry

B.C.'s climate change plan aims for changes by 2030 for consumers, industry

VICTORIA — British Columbia has introduced a plan to reach its legislated target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 with initiatives like slashing the number of kilometres driven by 25 per cent compared with last year and boosting the carbon
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