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Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

But nine-member school board unanimous in need for review of programs operated by VPD and RCMP
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Meng extradition hearing dates set; hearings to resume Aug. 17

Meng extradition hearing dates set; hearings to resume Aug. 17

Court to discuss admissibility of evidence from Canadian and U.S. authorities
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Many B.C. businesses haven’t accounted for severance, ask for layoff extension

Many B.C. businesses haven’t accounted for severance, ask for layoff extension

Extension to August aligns with emergency benefits and would give businesses “breathing room” to return furloughed employees upon re-opening: Coalition group
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Legislation could extend emergency orders for one more year: attorney general

Legislation could extend emergency orders for one more year: attorney general

Proposed act also allows for the creation of regulations that provide protections to “responsible” and compliant businesses and groups from civil liability related to COVID-19
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Police seize $100,000 in drug-covered cash from Richmond casino

Police seize $100,000 in drug-covered cash from Richmond casino

Seizure carried out at halfway point of judicial inquiry into money laundering
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Around Vancouver Island, tourism prompts tensions

Around Vancouver Island, tourism prompts tensions

We aren't in Phase 3 yet in B.C., but people are already visiting tourist hot spots on Vancouver Island’s west coast
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Surveillance footage shows violent moments of RCMP wellness check on B.C. nursing student (VIDEO)

Surveillance footage shows violent moments of RCMP wellness check on B.C. nursing student (VIDEO)

The student has filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was assaulted by the RCMP officer that came to check on her 
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Phase three of B.C.'s restart expected soon as province reports 32 new cases

Phase three of B.C.'s restart expected soon as province reports 32 new cases

Premier John Horgan is expected to provide more information this week on when B.C.’s third phase will begin
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Minister must follow law on orders even during pandemic: B.C. ombudsperson

Minister must follow law on orders even during pandemic: B.C. ombudsperson

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the province's public safety minister made two pandemic-related orders that were not authorized by law.
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Whistleblower protection likely for reports of racism in B.C. health system: Dix

Whistleblower protection likely for reports of racism in B.C. health system: Dix

VICTORIA — Health Minister Adrian Dix says he thinks there will "certainly" be protection for whistleblowers following an investigation into allegations of racism in British Columbia's health-care system.
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