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Half of British Columbians are afraid of crime in their community, says poll

Half of British Columbians are afraid of crime in their community, says poll

Canadians blame addiction, gangs and courts for criminal activity.
Les Leyne: NDP flips, launches dual probes after accusation of kickback in handling of green grants

Les Leyne: NDP flips, launches dual probes after accusation of kickback in handling of green grants

A consulting firm hired by the NDP to administer grants from its CleanBC program is accused of asking for a kickback to successfully process an application.
Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

The goal of the spring booster campaign is to strengthen waning protection for the most vulnerable
Debt burden in B.C. felt more than across Canada, survey shows

Debt burden in B.C. felt more than across Canada, survey shows

Bank of Canada set to hold interest rate policy meeting on April 10 as more British Columbians report feeling greater pinch in their wallets.
CSIS prepped PMO briefing on China's election meddling, documents at inquiry show

CSIS prepped PMO briefing on China's election meddling, documents at inquiry show

OTTAWA — Canada's spy agency knew China "clandestinely and deceptively interfered" in the past two federal votes, according to a top-secret briefing document that emerged Monday at the public inquiry into foreign interference.
B.C. cannabis industry eyes newly opened German market

B.C. cannabis industry eyes newly opened German market

Decriminalization in Europe’s largest economy expected to increase medical cannabis demand and create opportunities for B.C. growers and producers
B.C. launches spring COVID-19 booster program, targeting vulnerable and unvaccinated

B.C. launches spring COVID-19 booster program, targeting vulnerable and unvaccinated

VICTORIA — British Columbia is rolling out another round of COVID-19 vaccination boosters, with invitations starting to go out Monday. Ministry of Health says people who haven't received a booster against the XBB. 1.
Small B.C. electric truck company's concerns lead to auditor general investigation

Small B.C. electric truck company's concerns lead to auditor general investigation

Edison Motors CEO Chace Barber raised conflict of interest concerns over a CleanBC grant program that are now subject to a requested review by the auditor general of B.C.
Baldrey: 2024 meets 1991? How B.C. election history could repeat itself

Baldrey: 2024 meets 1991? How B.C. election history could repeat itself

Political columnist Keith Baldrey examines the eerily similar parallels that have transpired in the B.C. Legislature.
Women in Trades program at Okanagan College discontinued after losing funding

Women in Trades program at Okanagan College discontinued after losing funding

Program gave women a chance to try trades before committing financially
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