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B.C.'s post-pandemic transit ridership rebound exceeds rest of Canada’s

B.C.'s post-pandemic transit ridership rebound exceeds rest of Canada’s

Urban public-transit ridership in the province remains 14 per cent below 2019 level
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This one-bedroom Victoria rental is listed for $750 a month

This one-bedroom Victoria rental is listed for $750 a month

The family does not need a tenant financially but says they're trying to be a good neighbour.
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‘It's going to be important’: B.C. housing minister hints at upcoming legislation

‘It's going to be important’: B.C. housing minister hints at upcoming legislation

B.C.'s housing and finance ministers mostly cagey about upcoming initiatives while attending UBCM
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Don't lift health-care worker COVID vaccination mandate, UBCM votes

Don't lift health-care worker COVID vaccination mandate, UBCM votes

Speakers say issue belongs to public health officials, not politicians.
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Rogers to tap Starlink satellites to help early detection of B.C. forest fires

Rogers to tap Starlink satellites to help early detection of B.C. forest fires

Special sensors, 5G and SpaceX's Starlink to aid in real-time smoke detection in B.C.
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Nearly half of Canadians say drivers are worse than they were five years ago: poll

Nearly half of Canadians say drivers are worse than they were five years ago: poll

Research Co. and Glacier Media research looks at Canadians’ views on drivers.
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Korean tradition of parental support recognized in B.C. court ruling

Korean tradition of parental support recognized in B.C. court ruling

The Korean practice of hyodo or filial piety generally compels children to provide economic and other support to their parents.
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Why these B.C. companies are at the forefront of therapeutics

Why these B.C. companies are at the forefront of therapeutics

Local scientists and life sciences companies are helping to advance a significant evolution in drug development.
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UBCM delegates call for better rural, remote health-care services

UBCM delegates call for better rural, remote health-care services

Concerns include lack of access to emergency services, on-demand mental health and addictions facilities, physicians, paramedics, and other health professionals.
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UBCM supports variable residential tax rates

UBCM supports variable residential tax rates

The UBCM wants the province to amend the B.C. Assessment Act and the Community Charter to allow the residential tax class to be split in two.
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