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Australian billionaire proposes green hydrogen hub in Prince George

Australian billionaire proposes green hydrogen hub in Prince George

The $2 billion project could see the creation of over 100 permanent direct jobs
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BC United loses MLA as Abbotsford South's Bruce Banman bolts to Conservatives

BC United loses MLA as Abbotsford South's Bruce Banman bolts to Conservatives

VICTORIA — The political landscape in British Columbia shifted slightly Wednesday with the defection of an Opposition BC United caucus member to the provincial Conservatives, who will now have two members in the legislature.
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UBC-educated researcher, Canadian MP testify to U.S. politicians on Chinese interference

UBC-educated researcher, Canadian MP testify to U.S. politicians on Chinese interference

The United States’ Congressional-Executive Commission on China heard testimony on how China interferes in the affairs of foreign states
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MLA Banman's bolt from BC United delivers official party status to Conservatives

MLA Banman's bolt from BC United delivers official party status to Conservatives

MLA Bruce Banman announced Wednesday he quit the BC United to join the Conservative Party of B.C.
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Architect gets $13M contract to design new Vancouver aquatic centre

Architect gets $13M contract to design new Vancouver aquatic centre

Acting park board GM: "The facade falling off was probably a good wake-up call."
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B.C. marks a record number of trades apprenticeships

B.C. marks a record number of trades apprenticeships

More than 40K enrolled in apprenticeship programs in 2022
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Housing gap steady as lower incomes expected to offset construction slowdown: CMHC

TORONTO — Canada will be short about 3.5 million homes by the end of the decade compared with what's needed to restore affordability, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Wednesday.
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Vancouver-based Spring Activator acquires Future Capital for bigger investment impact

Vancouver-based Spring Activator acquires Future Capital for bigger investment impact

The deal expects to deliver more support for diverse investors and underrepresented founders who are focused on social-impact ventures
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Okanagan records driest-ever soil moisture as drought worsens

Okanagan records driest-ever soil moisture as drought worsens

Federal agency has declared 'exceptional drought' conditions
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Major holes in dike oversight left communities vulnerable before November 2021 disasters: report

Major holes in dike oversight left communities vulnerable before November 2021 disasters: report

Research by CCPA-BC offers insight into how the province oversees and inspects dikes in B.C. in the wake of devastating flooding in 2021
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