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B.C. timber agency didn't adequately protect old forest on Vancouver Island: watchdog

B.C. timber agency didn't adequately protect old forest on Vancouver Island: watchdog

VICTORIA — An investigation by British Columbia's forest practices watchdog has found the provincial agency responsible for auctioning timber sale licenses did not adequately protect old forest in an area of Vancouver Island.
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British Columbia to use remaining AstraZeneca vaccine for second doses

British Columbia to use remaining AstraZeneca vaccine for second doses

VICTORIA — British Columbia will be holding its remaining stock of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to use as second doses for residents. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.
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B.C. government helps fund new ALS research position at UBC

B.C. government helps fund new ALS research position at UBC

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is providing $2 million to the ALS Society of BC, helping to establish a permanent ALS research professorship at the University of British Columbia.
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Unpaid COVID-19 fines could lead to refusal of driver's licences, B.C. says

Unpaid COVID-19 fines could lead to refusal of driver's licences, B.C. says

VICTORIA — People who don't pay their COVID-19 fines may be unable to obtain or renew a British Columbia driver's or vehicle licence under proposed legislation introduced Wednesday.
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Unpaid COVID-19 fines will now lead to driver's licence denial

Unpaid COVID-19 fines will now lead to driver's licence denial

The "refuse to issue" will apply to all outstanding fines issued and will be applied retroactively.
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These new maps show which B.C. communities are COVID-19 hot spots

These new maps show which B.C. communities are COVID-19 hot spots

So far, the maps have only shown COVID-19 'hot spots' in local health areas, rather than at the community health service area level.
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Unexpected test of B.C.'s emergency alert system due to 'human error'

Unexpected test of B.C.'s emergency alert system due to 'human error'

The alert was a re-broadcast of May 5's alert system test, according to EmergencyInfoBC
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Man linked to B.C. and Alberta charged after woman's body found in national park

LAKE COUNTRY, B.C. — A charge of second-degree murder has been laid against a 41-year-old man following the recent discovery of a woman's body in Kootenay National Park in southeastern B.C.
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COVID challenges business cyber security pros

COVID challenges business cyber security pros

Board level oversight needed on cyber risks: security officers
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Police reunite owner with stolen Pomeranian

Police reunite owner with stolen Pomeranian

A 41-year old Vernon woman was released from custody while the incident remains under investigation.
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