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Vancouver mayoral candidate proposes putting 2030 Olympic bid to public vote

Vancouver mayoral candidate proposes putting 2030 Olympic bid to public vote

Coun. Colleen Hardwick wants city council to get a yes/no plebiscite on the October ballot
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Russian invasion stressing Canadian supply chain

Russian invasion stressing Canadian supply chain

Certain goods facing long-term production, distribution challenges amid war in Europe
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Feds fast-track oligarch-busting registry — here's what it means for B.C.

Feds fast-track oligarch-busting registry — here's what it means for B.C.

A coalition of advocacy groups has been lobbying the federal government for years to establish a registry, similar to what's found in the U.S. and many European countries.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for first time in six weeks

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for first time in six weeks

One new COVID-19 death raises the province's pandemic death toll to 2,975.
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'We need to act now': Metro Vancouver releases Clean Air Plan

'We need to act now': Metro Vancouver releases Clean Air Plan

Regional government sets targets for 2030.
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Man alleging sexual abuse at B.C. seminary wants former employee to appear for discovery

Man alleging sexual abuse at B.C. seminary wants former employee to appear for discovery

A man who alleges he was sexually abused by Mission Roman Catholic priests and a seminary employee wants that employee to appear for discovery.
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B.C. has fewer COVID-19 hospital patients; no new related deaths

B.C. has fewer COVID-19 hospital patients; no new related deaths

Province has five active outbreaks, down from 31 a month ago
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B.C.'s legal system gets funding boost

B.C.'s legal system gets funding boost

The NDP has earmarked $8.19 million to assist in access to justice throughout B.C., funds that will be split between legal aid, assisting youth and families, training young lawyers and ensuring expert witnesses are available for fair trials.
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B.C. cannabis and liquor stores raise $538K for Ukraine

B.C. cannabis and liquor stores raise $538K for Ukraine

All donations will go to the Red Cross.
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U.S. interest rates hold back loonie amid record oil prices

U.S. interest rates hold back loonie amid record oil prices

Geopolitical risk from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has strengthened the U.S. dollar’s value
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