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B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

Orders may be revisited if data shows a reduction in the spread of the COVID-19 virus
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Better ‘surveillance age’ response needed from governments: privacy commissioner

Better ‘surveillance age’ response needed from governments: privacy commissioner

“The potential for misuse is enormous,” Michael McEvoy says of apps
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Better ‘surveillance age’ response needed from governments: privacy commissioner

Better ‘surveillance age’ response needed from governments: privacy commissioner

“The potential for misuse is enormous,” Michael McEvoy says of apps
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Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Canada has been criticized for dipping into program meant to ensure equitable access for poorer countries
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B.C. employment growth flattens in January as province adds 2,800 jobs

B.C. employment growth flattens in January as province adds 2,800 jobs

Unemployment rate grows to 8%
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Latest targeted shooting in Metro Vancouver results in death of man known to police

Latest targeted shooting in Metro Vancouver results in death of man known to police

BURNABY, B.C. — Homicide investigators hope tips from the public can provide more leads in the latest fatal shooting in Metro Vancouver. A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 32-year-old Chris Kenworthy died Wednesday.
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Former B.C. Lottery Corp. board chair says government 'ill-suited' to run gaming

Former B.C. Lottery Corp. board chair says government 'ill-suited' to run gaming

VANCOUVER — A former chairman of the board at the British Columbia Lottery Corp. says the government is not suited to run gaming operations and should get out of the high-stakes business where bet limits reach $100,000.
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B.C. officials urge 'safe choices' on Super Bowl Sunday amid COVID-19 variants

B.C. officials urge 'safe choices' on Super Bowl Sunday amid COVID-19 variants

VICTORIA — The COVID-19 curve is slowly bending downward in British Columbia but health officials are urging caution for those making weekend plans given the presence of new variants.
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Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

There have not been as few people battling COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals since November 20.
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Shooting in Surrey, B.C., that left woman dead was not random, police say

Shooting in Surrey, B.C., that left woman dead was not random, police say

SURREY, B.C. — A woman is dead and a man has been injured in a shooting in Surrey, B.C., in what police say was not a random act. Police were called Thursday morning to a home after reports of gunshots being heard.
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