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Invasion of Ukraine prompts Russia’s Vancouver consul to quit

Invasion of Ukraine prompts Russia’s Vancouver consul to quit

Executive and political strategist Erin Campbell steps down from role as honorary consul general for B.C.
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B.C. government adds red tape to Trans Mountain

B.C. government adds red tape to Trans Mountain

B.C. issues new conditions as part of environmental certificate update
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Russia's attack on Ukraine disrupts supply chains; may spike shipping costs

Russia's attack on Ukraine disrupts supply chains; may spike shipping costs

The outbreak of war between Russia and the Ukraine this week will not have major implications on the global supply chain outside of one potential item – shipping costs.
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Energy, forestry lead export surge for B.C.

Energy, forestry lead export surge for B.C.

B.C. export momentum slowed in December but still posted a blockbuster year for international sales in 2021. Full-year exports rose 36 per cent to a record $53.9 billion, smashing the previous high of $48 billion in 2018.
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Horgan government rapidly inflating government spending, payroll

Horgan government rapidly inflating government spending, payroll

BC NDP forecasts 93% increase in debt, adds 10,000 full-time equivalent public service jobs
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Inflation may get worse, thanks to Russia

Inflation may get worse, thanks to Russia

War in Ukraine has global repercussions, some positive for Western Canada
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B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to 612

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to 612

Nine new deaths raises B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,840
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations drop in ninth straight data update

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations drop in ninth straight data update

Province to soon roll out free distribution of rapid tests
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B.C. maintains high credit score post budget

B.C. maintains high credit score post budget

DBRS Morningstar notes B.C.’s strong economic performance and budgeting ‘prudence’
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B.C. expanding availability of rapid antigen tests

B.C. expanding availability of rapid antigen tests

3 million rapid tests are expected to come from the federal government every week for the next month
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