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B.C. arts groups get money – but no change in ban on live events

B.C. arts groups get money – but no change in ban on live events

B.C. government announces $16 million in funding to help arts and culture groups, but Premier John Horgan says a ban on live events isn't going to change any time soon
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B.C. records deadliest February yet for illicit drug overdose deaths

B.C. records deadliest February yet for illicit drug overdose deaths

VICTORIA — Another record death toll for overdoses in British Columbia shows this isn't just a big-city problem and it must be addressed in every community in the province, Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.
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B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

Only three seniors' homes in the province now have active outbreaks
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Quesnel man dusts off ‘diamonds’ to win $100K on scratch ticket

Quesnel man dusts off ‘diamonds’ to win $100K on scratch ticket

Brian Chase in disbelief after presuming he only won $100
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Vancouver’s departing city manager retired with $354,698 in 2020

Vancouver’s departing city manager retired with $354,698 in 2020

Sadhu Johnston served 11 years with the city, five as city manager
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New sketch of Michael Dunahee released 30 years after he vanished from Victoria playground

New sketch of Michael Dunahee released 30 years after he vanished from Victoria playground

Police have also launched a new tip portal.
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What you need to know about B.C.'s loosened outdoor religious gatherings

What you need to know about B.C.'s loosened outdoor religious gatherings

From crowd size to singing and social distancing, B.C.'s new loosened restrictions on outdoor religious services come with a number of caveats — here's what worshipers (and everyone else) need to know.
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A magnitude 2.5 earthquake just struck Vancouver Island

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake just struck Vancouver Island

The seismic event was lightly felt in Sidney, Saanich, and Victoria.
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B.C. taps 1,400 laid-off tourism workers for non-clinical work at vaccination centres

B.C. taps 1,400 laid-off tourism workers for non-clinical work at vaccination centres

Air Canada, WestJet among 14 companies entering partnership
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B.C. taps 1,400 laid-off tourism workers for non-clinical work at vaccination centres

B.C. taps 1,400 laid-off tourism workers for non-clinical work at vaccination centres

Air Canada, WestJet among 14 companies entering partnership
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