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B.C. moves to weekly COVID-19 reporting, changes how deaths are counted

B.C. moves to weekly COVID-19 reporting, changes how deaths are counted

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has made the switch to providing COVID-19 updates on a weekly rather than daily basis, saying the change aligns with a shift away from a case-management model to a surveillance model.
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$1.2 million in funding announced for four mass-timber projects in B.C.

$1.2 million in funding announced for four mass-timber projects in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia is helping to build four housing and infrastructure projects using mass timber, as the province announces an action plan to grow the sector.
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B.C. floats rules to push charged, convicted politicians out of local elected posts

B.C. floats rules to push charged, convicted politicians out of local elected posts

VICTORIA — The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has introduced new tools it says will help local governments in British Columbia to act when elected officials are accused or convicted of breaking the law.
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'Duty of care not met,' says mother of late Coquitlam "Flash" actor in suit against child protection authorities

'Duty of care not met,' says mother of late Coquitlam "Flash" actor in suit against child protection authorities

Logan Williams was a promising young actor when he died of an overdose. Lawsuit claims that caregivers were negligent in their responsibilities.
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As B.C. wildfires crisis spread, emergency officials took lessons on handling reporters

As B.C. wildfires crisis spread, emergency officials took lessons on handling reporters

Emergency management exec authorized “media training” contract for more than $6,000.
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Injuries and a death leads to thousands of wall beds recalled across Canada and U.S.

Injuries and a death leads to thousands of wall beds recalled across Canada and U.S.

More than 180,000 Bestar beds were sold across the two countries. The product is prone to falling off the wall if not installed properly
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More than 100,000 people moved to BC in 2021

More than 100,000 people moved to BC in 2021

Of the 100,797 newcomers to B.C. in 2021, 67,000 were immigrants
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Former Mountie says researching his own code-of-conduct investigation led him to mistrust RCMP

Former Mountie says researching his own code-of-conduct investigation led him to mistrust RCMP

Filing an Access to Information and Privacy request gave this Mountie clarity
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Squamish resident found guilty under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Squamish resident found guilty under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

North Vancouver court judge rules the 29 dogs seized were kept in unsanitary conditions that caused distress.
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Lawyer for RCMP dog handler disputes arrestee's claims

Lawyer for RCMP dog handler disputes arrestee's claims

Aubichon accused of exaggerating injuries and making false claims during cross-examination
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