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B.C. reports 677 new cases of COVID-19, active cases increase to 6,165

B.C. reports 677 new cases of COVID-19, active cases increase to 6,165

VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported 677 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death. The number of active infections has ticked up to 6,165 across the province.
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B.C. not effectively overseeing safety of dams: auditor general

B.C. not effectively overseeing safety of dams: auditor general

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has not effectively overseen the safety of the 1,900 dams it regulates, says the auditor general.
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Province announces funding for health care recruiting, retention in northern B.C.

Province announces funding for health care recruiting, retention in northern B.C.

Ambulance service to be upgraded at 50 rural, on-call ambulance stations
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B.C. government announces northern mental health, childcare, social funding

B.C. government announces northern mental health, childcare, social funding

Communities near LNG Canada and Coastal GasLink projects can apply for project funding.
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B.C. woman wins $1.8-million PNE Prize Home (PHOTOS)

B.C. woman wins $1.8-million PNE Prize Home (PHOTOS)

What a prize!
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B.C. health minister defends COVID vax order for health-care workers

B.C. health minister defends COVID vax order for health-care workers

All B.C. health-care workers must be vaccinated by Oct. 26.
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Liberals have poured billions into B.C. since Trudeau's 2015 win

Liberals have poured billions into B.C. since Trudeau's 2015 win

$2 billion spent in B.C. on COVID Safe Restart Agreement alone.
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Return more tax revenue to municipalities: Vancouver mayor

Return more tax revenue to municipalities: Vancouver mayor

Return carbon tax funds to local government for adaptation, says UBCM president.
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Lt.-Gov. applauds British Columbia municipalities for pandemic work

Lt.-Gov. applauds British Columbia municipalities for pandemic work

"You’ve moved heaven and earth to keep us safe," said Janet Austin.
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British Columbia to end state of emergency caused by wildfires on Tuesday night

British Columbia to end state of emergency caused by wildfires on Tuesday night

VICTORIA — The B.C. government is ending a provincial state of emergency because of wildfires on Tuesday night. The government says it is taking the step based on advice from emergency management and wildfire officials.
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