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Crown seeks 60 days in jail for convicted Burnaby anti-pipeline protester

Crown seeks 60 days in jail for convicted Burnaby anti-pipeline protester

"I did it for the orcas primarily," said a man convicted of breaching a Trans Mountain injunction when asked by a B.C. Supreme Court judge why he did it.
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Acciona sues Metro Vancouver for $250 million over North Shore sewage plant contract termination

Acciona sues Metro Vancouver for $250 million over North Shore sewage plant contract termination

The company originally contracted to build the North Shore’s massive new sewage plant has alleged Metro Vancouver was responsible for project delays and cost increases.
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B.C. whistleblowing law begins adding more public-sector workers

B.C. whistleblowing law begins adding more public-sector workers

The 2019 Public Interest Disclosure Act created a whistleblowing regime for government workers.
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No joke: Power bills go down tomorrow

No joke: Power bills go down tomorrow

BC Hydro bills to go down tomorrow by 1.4%, followed by increases in 2023 and 2024
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B.C.'s health minister says update on potential fourth COVID-19 dose due Tuesday

B.C.'s health minister says update on potential fourth COVID-19 dose due Tuesday

VICTORIA — Health Minister Adrian Dix says the province is preparing to provide an update this Tuesday on potentially making a fourth COVID-19 dose available to vulnerable people in British Columbia.
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B.C. sending some recovery funding to communities hard-hit by flooding

B.C. sending some recovery funding to communities hard-hit by flooding

As of the end of February, around 909 residents are still out of their homes, according to the City of Merritt.
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The BC Lions are sending players to teach local Indigenous youth how to play football

The BC Lions are sending players to teach local Indigenous youth how to play football

It'll end with a tournament and a VIP experience at a Lions game
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New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

VANCOUVER — A new government office dedicated to hydrogen projects and proposals could help British Columbia reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the economy, the premier says.
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Canadian bobsled, skeleton turmoil traced to controversial election

Canadian bobsled, skeleton turmoil traced to controversial election

Minister of sport orders fast-track audit of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton amid accusations that organization has caused athletes “physical, mental, emotional, and financial suffering”
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Bus services in northern B.C. to receive $2.8 million in funding to expand services

VICTORIA — The provincial government is spending $2.8 million to expand community shuttle bus services in remote and Indigenous areas of northern British Columbia.
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