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British Columbia's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 2,700

British Columbia's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 2,700

VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded 32 deaths related to COVID-19 over the last three days.
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B.C. lawyer agrees to 10-year ban from profession for child porn conviction

B.C. lawyer agrees to 10-year ban from profession for child porn conviction

David Andrew Riddell could re-apply to become a lawyer on Jan. 27, 2032
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Governments announce $228-million agriculture recovery fund after B.C. floods

Governments announce $228-million agriculture recovery fund after B.C. floods

VICTORIA — Agricultural producers affected by devastating flooding in British Columbia last November can apply for recovery funds through a $228-million package announced Monday by the provincial and federal governments.
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New B.C. Liberal leader plans to run for legislature seat in Vancouver riding

New B.C. Liberal leader plans to run for legislature seat in Vancouver riding

VICTORIA — The new leader of the B.C. Liberal party said Monday his predecessor is resigning his seat in Vancouver to give him a chance to run in a byelection.
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B.C. government rejects proposal for gold and copper mine for third time

B.C. government rejects proposal for gold and copper mine for third time

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says a proposed copper and gold mine on a First Nation's territory will not be given an environmental assessment certificate, citing potential risks to water quality and fish.
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Metro Vancouver scratch card winner thought she was "delusional"

Metro Vancouver scratch card winner thought she was "delusional"

One of Lesley Durupt's sisters cried, the other didn't believe her when she told them she'd won $200,000
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Tech, health care to lead job growth as B.C. forecasts 1M openings by 2031

Tech, health care to lead job growth as B.C. forecasts 1M openings by 2031

Newcomers expected to fill one-third of job openings, according to outlook
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B.C. expected to have more than 1 million job openings in the next decade

B.C. expected to have more than 1 million job openings in the next decade

VICTORIA — The latest labour market outlook for British Columbia shows nearly 80 per cent of job openings over the next decade will require some level of post-secondary education, reflecting the changing nature of the economy.
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150 people attended weekend vigil for B.C. teen Ashley Wadsworth murdered in England

150 people attended weekend vigil for B.C. teen Ashley Wadsworth murdered in England

The vigil was held at a park on Brownings Avenue in Chelmsford
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B.C. landlord says tenant created fake Craigslist post calling her a 'wack job'

B.C. landlord says tenant created fake Craigslist post calling her a 'wack job'

The landlord was ending the tenancy because the tenant was smoking marijuana and cigarettes in the unit.
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