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Weekend rainfall warnings 'likely' as atmospheric river drenches B.C. coast

Weekend rainfall warnings 'likely' as atmospheric river drenches B.C. coast

Expect heavy rain and some gusty winds, but nothing like last November, says Environment Canada.
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Latest proposal offered hints why the Vancouver 2030 Olympic bid failed

Latest proposal offered hints why the Vancouver 2030 Olympic bid failed

The Winter Olympics aren’t returning to British Columbia in 2030 after the NDP government announced Thursday it would not back another multibillion-dollar mega-event, even with many venues left over from Vancouver 2010.
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B.C. mortgage company fined $12,500 for broker supervision breach

B.C. mortgage company fined $12,500 for broker supervision breach

A broker was charged in August 2000 with nine counts of sexual assault and convicted of three, resulting in a one-year suspended sentence and one year of probation.
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Red tape remains major concern for Surrey businesses, poll finds

Red tape remains major concern for Surrey businesses, poll finds

Red tape continues to plague Surrey businesses as a major concern – with more than three-quarters of respondents of a recent poll saying their costs linked with compliance have risen in the last two years.
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B.C. food bank sues donation platform operator for $143,000

B.C. food bank sues donation platform operator for $143,000

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society contracted with Pinc Productions Inc. to create an online donations platform but $169,912 allegedly went missing.
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'They denied us that journey' says Tsleil-Waututh Chief as province rejects Indigenous-led Olympic bid

'They denied us that journey' says Tsleil-Waututh Chief as province rejects Indigenous-led Olympic bid

Four host Nations have been heading planning efforts since last year. Leaders say they weren't consulted about the decision to pull support for the 2030 Games in Vancouver
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Pay dips for top B.C. executives after pandemic spike

Pay dips for top B.C. executives after pandemic spike

Compensation rose two per cent last year after 42 per cent bump in 2020
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B.C. reports highest COVID-19 death count in months

B.C. reports highest COVID-19 death count in months

The 44 COVID-19 deaths in a week is the highest total since June 16
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BC NDP government won’t support another Olympics in 2030

BC NDP government won’t support another Olympics in 2030

The Canadian Olympic Committee’s bid to bring another Winter Olympics to Vancouver is over.
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Lieutenant governor formally asks David Eby to form government

Lieutenant governor formally asks David Eby to form government

B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin formally asked premier-designate David Eby to confirm he had the confidence the house and then asked him to form government
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