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Horgan says COVID-19 relief promise top priority of short B.C. legislature session

Horgan says COVID-19 relief promise top priority of short B.C. legislature session

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says his newly re-elected government will focus on ensuring families and individuals start receiving COVID-19 recovery benefits when the legislature resumes for a shortened session on Monday.
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Former B.C. social worker arrested, facing fraud charges: RCMP

Former B.C. social worker arrested, facing fraud charges: RCMP

KELOWNA, B.C. — The RCMP say the B.C. Prosecution Service has approved 13 charges against a former social worker alleged to have stolen money from foster children in his care.
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Federal-provincial cost-sharing deal aids B.C. public transit services in pandemic

Federal-provincial cost-sharing deal aids B.C. public transit services in pandemic

VANCOUVER — B.C. Transit, TransLink and BC Ferries will get more than $1 billion in pandemic relief funds under details of an agreement that were finalized on Friday by the federal and provincial governments.
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Can your B.C. employer fire you for not getting vaccinated?

Can your B.C. employer fire you for not getting vaccinated?

A local lawyer explains what employees need to know about their jobs and the vaccine.
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Snowboarder breaks quarantine in attempt to shred at Whistler

Snowboarder breaks quarantine in attempt to shred at Whistler

West Van police order a quick 180
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The latest B.C. flights flagged for potential COVID-19 exposure

The latest B.C. flights flagged for potential COVID-19 exposure

Officials continue to discourage any non-essential travel
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Here's why adult team sports are now prohibited in B.C., but kids can continue training

Here's why adult team sports are now prohibited in B.C., but kids can continue training

 About 10 to 15 per cent of B.C.'s confirmed coronavirus cases have been related to physical fitness and sport activities, says Dr. Bonnie Henry
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Police dogs, helicopter assist in apprehending federal offender who escaped

Police dogs, helicopter assist in apprehending federal offender who escaped

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a federal inmate is back in custody following a brief escape. They say in a statement that they responded to a report of shots fired Thursday just before 3 p.m.
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High-risk seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine first in B.C.: provincial health officer

High-risk seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine first in B.C.: provincial health officer

VICTORIA — Seniors in British Columbia's long-term care homes and hospitals will be the first to get immunized against COVID-19 starting in the first week of January with two vaccines, the province's top doctor says. Dr.
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Canadian senator poised for $1.9 million casino cash-out

Canadian senator poised for $1.9 million casino cash-out

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. set to be sold in $3.4 billion deal should shareholders approve of Apollo Global Management Inc. on December 23
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