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B.C. residents to require two vaccine cards, Health Ministry says

B.C. residents to require two vaccine cards, Health Ministry says

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents will need to carry two proof of COVID-19 vaccination cards, one to attend non-essential activities and another for travel within Canada and internationally. Premier John Horgan said Thursday the current B.C.
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B.C. Forest Practices Board chair says proposed changes to forestry policy 'a start'

B.C. Forest Practices Board chair says proposed changes to forestry policy 'a start'

VANCOUVER — The chair of British Columbia's forest watchdog says he was pleased to see a bill introduced with proposed changes to the Forest and Range Practices Act that could "reassert the public interest" in forestry decisions.
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B.C. premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests

B.C. premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier is defending a proposed $25 fee for non-personal freedom-of-information requests despite pushback from groups including one trying to access data on COVID-19 exposures at schools.
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UBC team spearheads Alberta hydrogen energy project

UBC team spearheads Alberta hydrogen energy project

Pilot project aims to generate clean energy while cutting emissions
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Premier John Horgan responds to criticism of proposed changes to FOI bill

Premier John Horgan responds to criticism of proposed changes to FOI bill

During a media press conference on Thursday, Premier John Horgan showed the home screen of his iPhone.
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B.C. moving back to more prescriptive forestry management

B.C. moving back to more prescriptive forestry management

New legislation will give government more direct control over how forestry is done in B.C.
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Large proportion of Canadian job-seekers are skeptical about hiring process

Large proportion of Canadian job-seekers are skeptical about hiring process

Forty per cent doubt that every applicant has a fair chance of landing a job in Canada, poll finds.
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Vancouver Police Board told to change handcuff rules after arrest of Indigenous man

Vancouver Police Board told to change handcuff rules after arrest of Indigenous man

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board is to hear a report Thursday recommending the force change its handcuffing policy after the arrest of an Indigenous man and his 12-year-old granddaughter at a bank in 2019.
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B.C. doctors group calls on province to focus on COVID-19 aerosol transmission

B.C. doctors group calls on province to focus on COVID-19 aerosol transmission

VANCOUVER — A group of doctors in British Columbia is calling on the province to re-evaluate its approach to combating COVID-19. The group, called Protect our Province B.C.
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Premier’s office to be exempt from scrutiny under law changes: McEvoy

Premier’s office to be exempt from scrutiny under law changes: McEvoy

Information commissioner expresses ‘deep concern’ over amendments
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