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BC NDP minister won’t commit to freedom of information recommendations

BC NDP minister won’t commit to freedom of information recommendations

Lisa Beare sidesteps questions about ending $10 fee for FOI requests and adopting other recommendations of all-party committee.
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Some Surrey councillors calling on McCallum to step down during criminal trial

Some Surrey councillors calling on McCallum to step down during criminal trial

New provincial legislation will impose requirements for local elected officials to be suspended with pay while facing criminal allegations and to be expelled if convicted.
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A correction to a story on a mass timber program in B.C.

A correction to a story on a mass timber program in B.C.

VICTORIA — In a story that moved April 7, The Canadian Press erroneously said three University of Victoria projects were part of a government announcement on mass timber.
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Avalanche within boundaries of B.C.'s Whistler Blackcomb resort kills one skier: RCMP

Avalanche within boundaries of B.C.'s Whistler Blackcomb resort kills one skier: RCMP

WHISTLER, B.C. — RCMP and Whistler Blackcomb confirm a man died earlier this week when he was caught in an avalanche inside the boundaries of the ski resort about 120 kilometres north of Vancouver.
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End of vaccine card in B.C. too soon as BA.2 variant spreads: doctor

End of vaccine card in B.C. too soon as BA.2 variant spreads: doctor

VANCOUVER — It's too early to drop all COVID-19 restrictions, including proof of vaccination at indoor venues, as infections rise in British Columbia due to a "let it rip" approach for managing the virus, a retired emergency room doctor says. Dr.
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BC NDP flush with donated cash, taxpayer subsidies

BC NDP flush with donated cash, taxpayer subsidies

Party’s annual financial report shows $9.47 million revenue and a $5.84 million surplus in 2021
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B.C. film, TV directors prepare for results of strike vote

B.C. film, TV directors prepare for results of strike vote

Directors, employers at odds more than a year
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B.C. moves to weekly COVID-19 reporting, changes how deaths are counted

B.C. moves to weekly COVID-19 reporting, changes how deaths are counted

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has made the switch to providing COVID-19 updates on a weekly rather than daily basis, saying the change aligns with a shift away from a case-management model to a surveillance model.
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$1.2 million in funding announced for four mass-timber projects in B.C.

$1.2 million in funding announced for four mass-timber projects in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia is helping to build four housing and infrastructure projects using mass timber, as the province announces an action plan to grow the sector.
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B.C. floats rules to push charged, convicted politicians out of local elected posts

B.C. floats rules to push charged, convicted politicians out of local elected posts

VICTORIA — The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has introduced new tools it says will help local governments in British Columbia to act when elected officials are accused or convicted of breaking the law.
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