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Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

The goal of the spring booster campaign is to strengthen waning protection for the most vulnerable
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Debt burden in B.C. felt more than across Canada, survey shows

Debt burden in B.C. felt more than across Canada, survey shows

Bank of Canada set to hold interest rate policy meeting on April 10 as more British Columbians report feeling greater pinch in their wallets.
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CSIS prepped PMO briefing on China's election meddling, documents at inquiry show

CSIS prepped PMO briefing on China's election meddling, documents at inquiry show

OTTAWA — Canada's spy agency knew China "clandestinely and deceptively interfered" in the past two federal votes, according to a top-secret briefing document that emerged Monday at the public inquiry into foreign interference.
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B.C. cannabis industry eyes newly opened German market

B.C. cannabis industry eyes newly opened German market

Decriminalization in Europe’s largest economy expected to increase medical cannabis demand and create opportunities for B.C. growers and producers
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B.C. launches spring COVID-19 booster program, targeting vulnerable and unvaccinated

B.C. launches spring COVID-19 booster program, targeting vulnerable and unvaccinated

VICTORIA — British Columbia is rolling out another round of COVID-19 vaccination boosters, with invitations starting to go out Monday. Ministry of Health says people who haven't received a booster against the XBB. 1.
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Small B.C. electric truck company's concerns lead to auditor general investigation

Small B.C. electric truck company's concerns lead to auditor general investigation

Edison Motors CEO Chace Barber raised conflict of interest concerns over a CleanBC grant program that are now subject to a requested review by the auditor general of B.C.
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Workaholism is unhealthy for companies. A call for managers to end the often-praised trait

Workaholism is unhealthy for companies. A call for managers to end the often-praised trait

Workaholism is unhealthy for the individual, their family and friends, and ultimately costs the organization in higher turnover and absenteeism; it is dangerous and foolish
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B.C.’s General Fusion, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories partner up

B.C.’s General Fusion, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories partner up

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories to help design fusion machine
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Women in Trades program at Okanagan College discontinued after losing funding

Women in Trades program at Okanagan College discontinued after losing funding

Program gave women a chance to try trades before committing financially
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Many Canadians still feeling squeezed even as debt worries ease: insolvency firm

Many Canadians still feeling squeezed even as debt worries ease: insolvency firm

Some Canadians are feeling a little more optimistic about their debt with the prospect of interest rate cuts on the horizon, said MNP Ltd.
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