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B.C. posts $1.3B budget surplus for 2021-22, in contrast with big deficit forecast

B.C. posts $1.3B budget surplus for 2021-22, in contrast with big deficit forecast

VICTORIA — British Columbia's public accounts have registered a surplus of $1.3 billion, in sharp contrast with a forecast deficit of almost $10 billion, as the province experienced a stronger-than-expected economic turnaround.
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North Van man charged with attempted murder in stabbing

North Van man charged with attempted murder in stabbing

Police were called to the 5000 block of Ranger Avenue Friday night and one man was taken to hospital. He has since been released.
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B.C. nets $1.3-billion surplus in 2021-22 fiscal year

B.C. nets $1.3-billion surplus in 2021-22 fiscal year

Reopened economy prompted economic boom and more tax revenue
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Sikanni bridge assessments continue

Sikanni bridge assessments continue

Alaska Highway crossing still open to light traffic, however heavy trucks and vehicles over 16,000 kilograms will need to detour via Highway 37 or Highway 77
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Delivery service owes restaurants up to $400,000, says industry organization

Delivery service owes restaurants up to $400,000, says industry organization

B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association says several restaurants came forward after the organization’s callout this month to businesses owed money by Tutti, which launched in Victoria in 2017.
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Former B.C. campground host quit over campers' increased abusive behaviour

Former B.C. campground host quit over campers' increased abusive behaviour

The behaviour of a small minority of campers has continued to get worse in recent years, says the former campground host.
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Seaspan's tugboat strike impacts seven ships in Port of Vancouver

Seaspan's tugboat strike impacts seven ships in Port of Vancouver

Union job action delays cruise ship Celebrity Eclipse from leaving Port of Vancouver. Movements of four cruise ships and three freighters has been impacted.
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LaFlamme firing 'disappointing but not surprising': Poilievre

LaFlamme firing 'disappointing but not surprising': Poilievre

The federal Conservative leadership candidate says the telecom company has a history of interfering in news coverage.
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Burnaby city council candidate says meeting policy unfairly favours incumbents

Burnaby city council candidate says meeting policy unfairly favours incumbents

Martin Kendell disagrees with the Burnaby city clerk’s decision to prevent him from speaking about garbage at a city council meeting tonight.
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Trickle of craft cannabis to flow to legal B.C. retailers

Trickle of craft cannabis to flow to legal B.C. retailers

BCGEU strike had fully cut off distribution to those stores
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