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'One of the most generous hearts:' Nanaimo shooting victim in hospital in a coma

'One of the most generous hearts:' Nanaimo shooting victim in hospital in a coma

Clint Smith went into his latest surgery with a bullet from a .22 rifle in his abdomen, said Paul Leslie, a retired pastor at a Nanaimo church who is speaking for the family.
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Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Canadian banks seen as stable, although deposit-insurance threshold is less than in the U.S.
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Province steps in with $479M to save B.C.'s TransLink from potential 'death spiral'

Province steps in with $479M to save B.C.'s TransLink from potential 'death spiral'

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is injecting nearly $500 million into the Metro Vancouver transit system to save it from what officials say is a feared "death spiral" sparked in part by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sports fund donates $500K to TRU for high-performance athletics facility, scholarships

Sports fund donates $500K to TRU for high-performance athletics facility, scholarships

“A major goal of the society is to strengthen sport organizational capacities,” said Curtis Atkinson, TRU’s director of athletics and recreation
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Chinese billionaire charged with $1B fraud solicited B.C. investors

Chinese billionaire charged with $1B fraud solicited B.C. investors

An email and website for possible victims of Ho Wan Kwok's alleged crimes have been set up.
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B.C. First Nations sign historic declaration in Prince George

B.C. First Nations sign historic declaration in Prince George

Simpcw and Gitsegukla First Nations have partnered on child welfare jurisdiction
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Conservation group pleased by old growth mapping

Conservation group pleased by old growth mapping

Now that mapping is done, a "biodiversity order" must be updated to better protect old growth, says group
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B.C.'s Cedar LNG project gets federal green light

B.C.'s Cedar LNG project gets federal green light

Federal Environment minister approves Haisla First Nation's Cedar LNG project
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Vancouver Folk Festival revival is music to the ears of B.C.'s dedicated fans

Vancouver Folk Festival revival is music to the ears of B.C.'s dedicated fans

VANCOUVER — The long-running Vancouver Folk Festival is back for another year, less than two months after funding issues threatened to permanently cancel the event.
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$500K grant to support Indigenous students in Camosun's trades programs

$500K grant to support Indigenous students in Camosun's trades programs

The new funding will cover everything from student fees to books, supplies, housing, transportation, childcare, assistance with tools, protective equipment and cultural activities.
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