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Surrey politics get misty after heat wave bungle

Surrey politics get misty after heat wave bungle

No clear indication city staff has a plan for next heat warning
UPDATE: New HSBC evidence would render U.S. reasons for Meng extradition 'unreliable'

UPDATE: New HSBC evidence would render U.S. reasons for Meng extradition 'unreliable'

The Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings resume for two days this week to consider whether or not the court will include new documents obtained by the defence from Hong Kong courts.
B.C. home sales dip in May as price growth continues to erode affordability

B.C. home sales dip in May as price growth continues to erode affordability

Robust housing market conditions continued in May, but buyer fatigue has set in amidst massive price gains and a severe undersupply of units for sale. B.C. MLS home sales declined for a second straight month, dropping 8.
Mysterious whistleblower to return to money laundering inquiry

Mysterious whistleblower to return to money laundering inquiry

Former BCLC investigator and AML boss Ross Alderson is now set to testify
Person in 20s is one of five new COVID-19 deaths in B.C.

Person in 20s is one of five new COVID-19 deaths in B.C.

Active infections fall below 1,000, are at lowest level since August
Record broken last week for immunizations

Record broken last week for immunizations

Tests show B.C. residents with antibodies now 50%, up from 1% in March 2020
The business of heat: Hotels fill up, some restaurants and other businesses close

The business of heat: Hotels fill up, some restaurants and other businesses close

Meanwhile, retail stores are running out of fans
Insider trading: June 28, 2021

Insider trading: June 28, 2021

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 June 17, 2021. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
B.C. death toll from COVID-19 rises by two, to 1,749

B.C. death toll from COVID-19 rises by two, to 1,749

Hospitalizations return to a level not seen since November 6
Vancouver mayor touts Calgary police force as example in addressing systemic racism

Vancouver mayor touts Calgary police force as example in addressing systemic racism

VPD announces ‘equity, diversity and inclusion review’ of procedures, policies governing the department