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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. 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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'It works!': Vancouverites share their first experiences using the BC Vaccine Card

'It works!': Vancouverites share their first experiences using the BC Vaccine Card

"Just showed my vax card for the first time and my local pub. They have turned away 10 people today so far," said a local.
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B.C. Housing considers $53 million loan for Little Mountain developer

B.C. Housing considers $53 million loan for Little Mountain developer

Construction financing would be for new rental highrise in Downtown Eastside.
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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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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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Video: Alleged anti-masker, Richmond bus driver stand-off over mask rule

Video: Alleged anti-masker, Richmond bus driver stand-off over mask rule

Passengers abandon bus as man refuses to wear a mask
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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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