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More than 100,000 people moved to B.C. in 2021

More than 100,000 people moved to B.C. in 2021

Of the 100,797 newcomers to B.C. in 2021, 67,000 were immigrants
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Province seeking public input on cannabis consumption spaces

Province seeking public input on cannabis consumption spaces

"Cannabis consumption space" provides cannabis for on-site sale and use at spaces which could include cafes, lounges, concerts or festivals, ticketed or even spas
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One-step unionization, card check, comes back to B.C.

One-step unionization, card check, comes back to B.C.

Card check is coming to British Columbia, easing unionization efforts for workers by allowing a one-step unionization process. This afternoon B.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains announced B.C.
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VGH's fundraising charity makes $100m acquisition of Vancouver property

VGH's fundraising charity makes $100m acquisition of Vancouver property

The primary non-profit fundraising partner for Vancouver Coastal Health has entered the real estate investment market, acquiring a 1.4 acre Vancouver property for $100 million.
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Google deploying undersea cable to link B.C. and Japan for faster Gmail, YouTube

Google deploying undersea cable to link B.C. and Japan for faster Gmail, YouTube

Topaz cable latest among fibre-optic projects tapping Vancouver
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 22% in past week

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 22% in past week

COVID-19 ICU patient count at lowest level since August
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B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

But don't get rid of your proof of vaccination just yet — you might still need it
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B.C. shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reports starting April 7

B.C. shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reports starting April 7

New automated counting system will over-report COVID-19 deaths
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Province to offer fourth COVID-19 vax doses to at-risk British Columbians

Province to offer fourth COVID-19 vax doses to at-risk British Columbians

Government also confirms it will be lifting vaccine card requirements
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“Very hush, hush”: Most Law Courts staff learned about Meng Wanzhou release from news reports

“Very hush, hush”: Most Law Courts staff learned about Meng Wanzhou release from news reports

‘So crazy we hear the details from media and our schedulers can’t say anything,’ wrote one senior court manager on day of Huawei CFO’s return to China
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