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Known new COVID-19 infections in B.C. lowest since August

Known new COVID-19 infections in B.C. lowest since August

One more COVID-19 death in the province raises the pandemic death toll to 2,915
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Chip Wilson commits $100 million to fight the disease FSHD

Chip Wilson commits $100 million to fight the disease FSHD

The Lululemon founder has facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and foresees one day needing to use a wheelchair
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B.C. residents shouldn't fear cyberattack talk hitting home, expert says

B.C. residents shouldn't fear cyberattack talk hitting home, expert says

With cyberattacks targeting Ukraine, an expert in B.C. says having a good level of personal cybersecurity is not paranoia but "just good practice"
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Court approves $2m payout in TikTok data collection lawsuit

Court approves $2m payout in TikTok data collection lawsuit

The settlement comes after two lawsuits claimed the popular social media app illegally collected and commercialized personal data from its Canadian users
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Mystery surrounds ex-New Westminster fire chief’s final paycheques

Mystery surrounds ex-New Westminster fire chief’s final paycheques

Citing privacy concerns, city won’t disclose details of payments before and after official’s retirement in October
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Employers allowing flexible work schedules in post-COVID offices

Employers allowing flexible work schedules in post-COVID offices

The option of working from home is now a firm part of B.C.’s corporate office culture
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B.C. has fewest COVID-19 patients in ICU since August

B.C. has fewest COVID-19 patients in ICU since August

11 more COVID-19 deaths reported in province in past three days
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Craig James' defence team takes aim at 'shambolic' process to close former clerk's trial

Craig James' defence team takes aim at 'shambolic' process to close former clerk's trial

Five criminal counts against Craig James to be decided by Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes
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BIV's Influential Women in Business awards

BIV's Influential Women in Business awards

Watch the 2022 BIV influential Women in Business Awards here, recorded Tuesday, March 8 at 2:30 The five honourees for 2022 are recognized leaders in their respective fields and contribute their time and expertise to the broader British Columbian bus
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UPDATED: B.C.'s Russian students may get tuition deferrals, allowances

UPDATED: B.C.'s Russian students may get tuition deferrals, allowances

B.C. institutions of higher education are offering students from Russia possible financial support in case their access to funds has been impacted by ongoing sanctions against Moscow during the attack on Ukraine.
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