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B.C. employment growth flattens in January as province adds 2,800 jobs

B.C. employment growth flattens in January as province adds 2,800 jobs

Unemployment rate grows to 8%
Latest targeted shooting in Metro Vancouver results in death of man known to police

Latest targeted shooting in Metro Vancouver results in death of man known to police

BURNABY, B.C. — Homicide investigators hope tips from the public can provide more leads in the latest fatal shooting in Metro Vancouver. A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 32-year-old Chris Kenworthy died Wednesday.
Former B.C. Lottery Corp. board chair says government 'ill-suited' to run gaming

Former B.C. Lottery Corp. board chair says government 'ill-suited' to run gaming

VANCOUVER — A former chairman of the board at the British Columbia Lottery Corp. says the government is not suited to run gaming operations and should get out of the high-stakes business where bet limits reach $100,000.
B.C. officials urge 'safe choices' on Super Bowl Sunday amid COVID-19 variants

B.C. officials urge 'safe choices' on Super Bowl Sunday amid COVID-19 variants

VICTORIA — The COVID-19 curve is slowly bending downward in British Columbia but health officials are urging caution for those making weekend plans given the presence of new variants.
Shooting in Surrey, B.C., that left woman dead was not random, police say

Shooting in Surrey, B.C., that left woman dead was not random, police say

SURREY, B.C. — A woman is dead and a man has been injured in a shooting in Surrey, B.C., in what police say was not a random act. Police were called Thursday morning to a home after reports of gunshots being heard.
Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

There have not been as few people battling COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals since November 20.
COVID taxation an ‘ad hoc, band-aid process,’ says accountant

COVID taxation an ‘ad hoc, band-aid process,’ says accountant

Complex regulations, documents “accountants have challenges to understand”
Metro Vancouver woman wins $4.2 million after buying lottery ticket in 'spur of the moment'

Metro Vancouver woman wins $4.2 million after buying lottery ticket in 'spur of the moment'

While she says she will invest most of her prize money, she also plans to donate some of it to cancer research and organizations dedicated to animal welfare.
Witness testifies about football player's alleged deadly attack on former girlfriend

Witness testifies about football player's alleged deadly attack on former girlfriend

Witness tells B.C. Supreme Court justice she saw former BC Lions player Joshua Boden choke Burnaby woman
Transport Canada bans cruise ships carrying over 100 people until 2022

Transport Canada bans cruise ships carrying over 100 people until 2022

The Port of Vancouver says cruise ships result in $2.2 billion of total economic impact locally