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It’s ‘bon voyage’ for Persephone

It’s ‘bon voyage’ for Persephone

Beachcombers boat moves into storage as it awaits restoration
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B.C. residents to require two vaccine cards, Health Ministry says

B.C. residents to require two vaccine cards, Health Ministry says

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents will need to carry two proof of COVID-19 vaccination cards, one to attend non-essential activities and another for travel within Canada and internationally. Premier John Horgan said Thursday the current B.C.
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20 drivers caught blowing past tow truck set up by Burnaby highway

20 drivers caught blowing past tow truck set up by Burnaby highway

Burnaby RCMP, BCAA initiative designed to remind people to slow down and pull over when they see flashing lights beside a highway
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Vancouver police explain why city councillor wasn’t arrested for distributing heroin, cocaine

Vancouver police explain why city councillor wasn’t arrested for distributing heroin, cocaine

Jean Swanson participated in July 14 protest to advocate for ‘safe supply’ of drugs
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B.C. Forest Practices Board chair says proposed changes to forestry policy 'a start'

B.C. Forest Practices Board chair says proposed changes to forestry policy 'a start'

VANCOUVER — The chair of British Columbia's forest watchdog says he was pleased to see a bill introduced with proposed changes to the Forest and Range Practices Act that could "reassert the public interest" in forestry decisions.
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B.C. premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests

B.C. premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier is defending a proposed $25 fee for non-personal freedom-of-information requests despite pushback from groups including one trying to access data on COVID-19 exposures at schools.
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UBC team spearheads Alberta hydrogen energy project

UBC team spearheads Alberta hydrogen energy project

Pilot project aims to generate clean energy while cutting emissions
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Premier John Horgan responds to criticism of proposed changes to FOI bill

Premier John Horgan responds to criticism of proposed changes to FOI bill

During a media press conference on Thursday, Premier John Horgan showed the home screen of his iPhone.
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B.C. moving back to more prescriptive forestry management

B.C. moving back to more prescriptive forestry management

New legislation will give government more direct control over how forestry is done in B.C.
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Large proportion of Canadian job-seekers are skeptical about hiring process

Large proportion of Canadian job-seekers are skeptical about hiring process

Forty per cent doubt that every applicant has a fair chance of landing a job in Canada, poll finds.
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