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B.C. tech firm hailed as Startup of the Year started up with other company's software

B.C. tech firm hailed as Startup of the Year started up with other company's software

B.C. tech firm acclaimed for 'innovation' violated copyright, court rules
Border restrictions tighten once again as Ottawa orders PCR tests for trips less than 72 hours

Border restrictions tighten once again as Ottawa orders PCR tests for trips less than 72 hours

Restrictions had been loosened just over two weeks ago
B.C. job market holds steady in November

B.C. job market holds steady in November

B.C.’s labour market remained steady in November as the economy continued to add jobs while remaining relatively tight. Total employment rose by 4,600 persons (or 0.2%) from October. While insignificant, the trend remained positive.
B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

Daily case count in the province is double what it was earlier this week
B.C. woman dubbed 'Wires' wants stock fraud charges dropped

B.C. woman dubbed 'Wires' wants stock fraud charges dropped

The SEC alleges Yvonne Gasarchis, whose Chinese name is Zhiying Chen, received over $1 million between 2010 and 2019 for facilitating transactions between shell companies
B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

'Records that are submitted and are suspected to be fraudulent are reported to law enforcement'
New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

Province reports 584 new COVID-19 infections in the past day
Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Omicron appears to spread more readily than Delta variant; there's a higher chance of re-infection, as well as infection of vaccinated people. Modelling shows rising cases on Vancouver Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering
Canadian residential school graves forced the world to look. What has changed?

Canadian residential school graves forced the world to look. What has changed?

In a year when nearly 1,400 unmarked graves were discovered at residential schools, a new report finds only 11 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action have been completed. Is Canada at a turning point or will this 'abysmal' record continue?
Take-home rapid COVID tests to be widely available in B.C. in new year, health minister says

Take-home rapid COVID tests to be widely available in B.C. in new year, health minister says

A supply of the at-home tests is expected to be delivered by the federal government in mid- to late January