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Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, one more health facility outbreak in B.C.

Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, one more health facility outbreak in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting another eight deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 2,953.
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Accused in Vancouver murder, manslaughter case plead not guilty

Accused in Vancouver murder, manslaughter case plead not guilty

Two men facing murder and manslaughter charges in connection with a shooting death in a 2021 Vancouver Downtown Eastside hotel have pleaded not guilty.
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Canada is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

Canada is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

The federal government will make an announcement tomorrow.
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Russia-Ukraine war amplifies energy security issues

Russia-Ukraine war amplifies energy security issues

Global market, trade relations changes loom large
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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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