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B.C. government says restaurants can apply to make temporary patios permanent

B.C. government says restaurants can apply to make temporary patios permanent

VICTORIA — Patio season in British Columbia may become permanent as the government says more than 2,000 restaurants with temporary outdoor seating areas that popped up COVID-19 can now apply to keep them.
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Day-use passes needed for five busy B.C. parks to ensure safety, protect environment

Day-use passes needed for five busy B.C. parks to ensure safety, protect environment

VICTORIA — Expanded measures are about to take effect to protect the environment while helping people enjoy some of British Columbia's most popular and crowded parks this summer.
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Two B.C. pooches win at prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Two B.C. pooches win at prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

One of them was awarded "Best in Breed."
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BC Lions hoping for more fans in stands by scheduling home dates late

BC Lions hoping for more fans in stands by scheduling home dates late

The Lions will begin the season with three road games out of four.
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Feds eyeing 'phased approach' to vaccine passports, loosened border restrictions

Feds eyeing 'phased approach' to vaccine passports, loosened border restrictions

Border re-entry may undergo further changes this summer, says minister
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Reward offered for return of dog who fled violent attack in downtown Victoria

Reward offered for return of dog who fled violent attack in downtown Victoria

Police have not received any reports of sightings.
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B.C. tax evasion steady through pandemic

B.C. tax evasion steady through pandemic

CRA finds more money per audit of both real estate and income taxes during pandemic but conducted fewer than half the number of assessments than in 2019-20.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on when British Columbians may get their second doses of vaccine

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on when British Columbians may get their second doses of vaccine

"It's shown that if you have a slightly longer interval, you're getting stronger and longer-lasting protection."
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BC Ferries website crashes as end of provincial travel ban confirmed

BC Ferries website crashes as end of provincial travel ban confirmed

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Mounties investigate toxin after dead squirrels found at park in Richmond, B.C.

Mounties investigate toxin after dead squirrels found at park in Richmond, B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — The discovery of a toxic substance in a park where a number of dead and sick squirrels were reported last week is being investigated by police in Richmond, B.C.
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