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ICBC employee fired for faking sick leave, vacationing in Penticton

ICBC employee fired for faking sick leave, vacationing in Penticton

Upon arriving in Penticton the employee got a migraine that caused her to call in sick last minute
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Chinese-Canadian human rights advocate received death threats after supporting Uyghurs

Chinese-Canadian human rights advocate received death threats after supporting Uyghurs

Group press provincial government and RCMP to investigate foreign influence.
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B.C. Indigenous nation opposes mineral exploration in culturally sensitive area

B.C. Indigenous nation opposes mineral exploration in culturally sensitive area

VANCOUVER — A mineral exploration company with provincial permits to work in Tahltan territory in northwestern British Columbia is treading on sacred grounds, an elected leader in the nation's government says. Vancouver-based Doubleview Gold Corp.
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This map shows where the COVID-19 hotspots are in B.C. (MAP)

This map shows where the COVID-19 hotspots are in B.C. (MAP)

The BCCDC provides an update in the wake of surging cases of COVID-19.
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B.C. health minister says delay in Moderna vaccine 'disappointing'

B.C. health minister says delay in Moderna vaccine 'disappointing'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says news that Moderna will be delaying shipments of its COVID-19 vaccine is "disappointing.
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Court of Appeal grants partial stay in ruling on B.C. auto injuries

Court of Appeal grants partial stay in ruling on B.C. auto injuries

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Court of Appeal has granted a temporary and partial stay in the legal fight over how drivers in the province can have their accident disputes resolved.
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Record year prompts B.C. to increase budget for parks by $83 million over three years

Record year prompts B.C. to increase budget for parks by $83 million over three years

VICTORIA — British Columbia will pump $83 million over three years into its parks for new campsites and to expand trails and accessibility as the province had a record-breaking year for camping reservations last year.
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Henry sends mixed messages on outdoor gatherings ahead of hot weekend

Henry sends mixed messages on outdoor gatherings ahead of hot weekend

B.C. provincial health officer has left a public health order allowing up to 10 people to gather outside while stating, 'Even if we can see people outside of our household, we shouldn’t right now.'
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2030 B.C. Olympics wouldn’t need government funding: Furlong

2030 B.C. Olympics wouldn’t need government funding: Furlong

2010 Games generated $1 billion in development, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade told.
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B.C. parks get $83-million funding boost for new campgrounds, amenities

B.C. parks get $83-million funding boost for new campgrounds, amenities

'It’s not anywhere near what we asked for, but I do really think this is a step in the right direction,' says outdoor recreation advocate.
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