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Vaccinations for all B.C. first responders coming in ‘next few weeks’

Vaccinations for all B.C. first responders coming in ‘next few weeks’

Vaccinations will be based on first responders’ work location
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B.C. has record number of active COVID-19 infections; hospitalizations top 400 for first time

B.C. has record number of active COVID-19 infections; hospitalizations top 400 for first time

Record number of people are also now in ICU with COVID-19: 125
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2020 an 'unprecedented year' for Canadian exports, report confirms

2020 an 'unprecedented year' for Canadian exports, report confirms

The latest statistics confirmed that 2020 was an unprecedented year for Canadian exports, with the pandemic and following disruptions pushing trade figures dramatically lower almost across the board.
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RBC cautions against ‘excessive’ stimulus spending in federal budget

RBC cautions against ‘excessive’ stimulus spending in federal budget

Economist warns too much stimulus spending could generate inflationary pressure
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Hardest-hit businesses seek continued emergency relief

Hardest-hit businesses seek continued emergency relief

Government should tailor program rollbacks to reduction of health threat: economist
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B.C. sets record for most COVID-19 hospitalizations: 397

B.C. sets record for most COVID-19 hospitalizations: 397

Health officials provided a daily record of 41,839 doses of vaccine to a record 41,804 new people
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‘A Better City’ civic party to hold mayoral nomination in October

‘A Better City’ civic party to hold mayoral nomination in October

Former NPA mayoral candidate Ken Sim ‘impetus’ for Vancouver’s newest party
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Money laundering reports were broad and apolitical, says Peter German

Money laundering reports were broad and apolitical, says Peter German

Author of two “Dirty Money” reports says politics played no role in his findings, which are meant to be broad and not investigative. Peter German also told a public inquiry that anti-money laundering rules need to be tightened in Canada
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B.C.'s infrastructure wish list may not match pandemic priorities

B.C.'s infrastructure wish list may not match pandemic priorities

Experts say investments in transportation, infrastructure will likely have to wait
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Mark Marissen is running for mayor of Vancouver

Mark Marissen is running for mayor of Vancouver

Longtime federal Liberal and ex-husband to former premier Christy Clark announces campaign via website, YouTube
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