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Opposition Liberals grill New Democrat responses to wildfire recovery, heat wave

Opposition Liberals grill New Democrat responses to wildfire recovery, heat wave

VICTORIA — The plight of the residents of the British Columbia village of Lytton that was all but destroyed in a wildfire this summer gained political focus Thursday in the provincial legislature.
Mandatory vaccination for B.C. school staff up to boards, says Premier Horgan

Mandatory vaccination for B.C. school staff up to boards, says Premier Horgan

VICTORIA — Vaccine mandates for workers in British Columbia's schools are a last resort and elected board trustees know what's needed for their communities rather than the province enforcing such decisions, says Premier John Horgan.
B.C. shell used to orchestrate multi-million dollar fraud: SEC

B.C. shell used to orchestrate multi-million dollar fraud: SEC

Two New Jersey men bought a Canadian shell, listed it on the Canadian Securities Exchange and orchestrated the scheme
B.C. reaches $65M funding deal with First Nation after Supreme Court ruling

B.C. reaches $65M funding deal with First Nation after Supreme Court ruling

VANCOUVER — The B.C. government has signed an agreement with a First Nation to provide $65 million in funding to support land restoration and cultural programs, four months after a court ruled the province had breached the nation's rights.
$65 million announced for Blueberry River land restoration, cultural projects

$65 million announced for Blueberry River land restoration, cultural projects

In June, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled the province breached its treaty obligations to Blueberry River due to the cumulative impacts of industrial development in the region. 
Squamish Nation receives grant for Elders' centre engagement project

Squamish Nation receives grant for Elders' centre engagement project

B.C. government funding helps First Nations communities set up new well-being and poverty-reduction plans and projects
BC Hydro announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate

BC Hydro announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Employees, contractors will need to be fully vaxxed by Nov 22.
Vancouver's Mount Pleasant named one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods

Vancouver's Mount Pleasant named one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods

The survey that decided the neighbourhood's ranking took into account cool stuff, kind stuff, and forward-looking stuff.
Seniors advocate calls for more paid sick time, rapid testing to fight care home COVID outbreaks

Seniors advocate calls for more paid sick time, rapid testing to fight care home COVID outbreaks

First outbreak in North Vancouver showed health officials need to move quickly to contain virus, said Isobel Mackenzie
Vancouver council narrowly rejects climate emergency parking, vehicle levies

Vancouver council narrowly rejects climate emergency parking, vehicle levies

VANCOUVER — City councillors in Vancouver have narrowly rejected a proposal for citywide parking permits and a levy on certain vehicles, with Mayor Kennedy Stewart questioning the fairness of the plan and casting the tiebreaking vote.
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