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NDP set aside $875 million to handle COVID-19 prevention, mitigation

NDP set aside $875 million to handle COVID-19 prevention, mitigation

The province's updated budget forecasts a $706 million surplus, a turnaround from a predicted $5.5 billion deficit
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BC economy still strong, despite inflationary headwinds

BC economy still strong, despite inflationary headwinds

Province’s forecasted deficit now expected to be surplus
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U.S. enviro charity activist suspected of NDP leadership vote buying also involved with civic party

U.S. enviro charity activist suspected of NDP leadership vote buying also involved with civic party

An NDP leadership candidate and supporter under internal investigation for alleged vote buying are also active in Vancouver’s OneCity party.
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Official candidates list set for Oct. 15 Lower Mainland municipal elections

Official candidates list set for Oct. 15 Lower Mainland municipal elections

Kennedy Stewart faces 14 challengers in Oct. 15 civic election
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Insider trading: September 12, 2022

Insider trading: September 12, 2022

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended August 31, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
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Mining giant Teck awarded $1.98M in water treatment tank case

Mining giant Teck awarded $1.98M in water treatment tank case

Tanks used at a groundwater treatment plant in Trail were found to have a number of "structural and water-proofing defects."
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Wildfires in B.C. and U.S. prompt haze, air-quality statements in southern B.C.

Wildfires in B.C. and U.S. prompt haze, air-quality statements in southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Haze from wildfires burning in Washington state, Idaho and the British Columbia Interior is expected to create smoky skies across much of southern B.C. over the weekend.
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IOC president: Schedule for choosing 2030 Winter Olympics host “in the hands” of subcommittee

IOC president: Schedule for choosing 2030 Winter Olympics host “in the hands” of subcommittee

The International Olympic Committee’s president said Friday that next steps in choosing a host for the 2030 Winter Olympics are “in the hands" of the Future Host Commission for the Olympic Winter Games.
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Updated: NDP leadership candidate under investigation for possible Elections Act breach

Updated: NDP leadership candidate under investigation for possible Elections Act breach

Possible Elections Act violation in Instagram live video
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B.C.’s British merchants, customers mourn Queen’s passing

B.C.’s British merchants, customers mourn Queen’s passing

Upon hearing of the Queen’s death Thursday morning, Vancouver resident Jennifer Hnatiuk thought she needed a little comfort and connection to her British heritage. “I felt like I needed my British roots.
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