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Untangling alliances, ideologies in Russian aggression

Untangling alliances, ideologies in Russian aggression

Complex history and politics are key factors in Russia, China, India relationships
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Inflation hits 5.7% in February, highest level in 31 years

Inflation hits 5.7% in February, highest level in 31 years

B.C. ties Saskatchewan for lowest inflation rate in Canada
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Parents split on whether students should continue to wear masks after spring break

Parents split on whether students should continue to wear masks after spring break

Mask mandate is being lifted for students after spring break
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Technical Safety BC issues warning about unlicensed contractor

Technical Safety BC issues warning about unlicensed contractor

Contractor Michael Fader's "work poses a significant public safety risk,” states Technical Safety BC
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B.C. cop director urges Vancouver police, council to ‘re-engage in spirit of collaboration’ to avoid future budget fights

B.C. cop director urges Vancouver police, council to ‘re-engage in spirit of collaboration’ to avoid future budget fights

Wayne Rideout: ‘I am not suggesting that a municipal council cannot refuse to approve a police budget item or amount’
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Nooksack River, source of B.C. and Washington flooding fears, to get new plan

Nooksack River, source of B.C. and Washington flooding fears, to get new plan

VICTORIA — Leaders from Washington state and British Columbia say they have reached an agreement to work together on redeveloping a flooding prevention plan and response for the Nooksack River. Flooding in southern B.C.
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No new deaths recorded due to COVID-19 in B.C.; slight drop in hospitalizations

No new deaths recorded due to COVID-19 in B.C.; slight drop in hospitalizations

VICTORIA — British Columbia recorded a slight drop in hospitalizations from COVID-19 and no deaths were reported due to the virus Tuesday.
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Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, children

Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, children

VICTORIA — B.C.'s auditor general says the provincial housing agency should ensure rooms it finds for women and children fleeing violence are held exclusively for their use.
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Avalanche Canada warns of risks on B.C. South Coast following storm

Avalanche Canada warns of risks on B.C. South Coast following storm

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada is warning of a "considerable" risk across British Columbia's south coast for parts of this week.
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Vancouver to restore $5.7M withheld from 2021 police budget, but tax hike looms

Vancouver to restore $5.7M withheld from 2021 police budget, but tax hike looms

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board has successfully appealed a City of Vancouver decision that cut millions from the police budget and the timing means the cost won't hit taxpayers until next year.
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