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Disbarred B.C. lawyer to pay $270K in sex assault damages

Disbarred B.C. lawyer to pay $270K in sex assault damages

Marc Andre Scheirer was convicted of sexual assault in 2020.
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B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP's confidence deal with Greens

B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP's confidence deal with Greens

Interim Green leader Jeremy Valeriote says the party expects the assessment will lead to "real action on the deep challenges in B.C.'s health-care systems."
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B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP's confidence deal with Greens

B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP's confidence deal with Greens

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care system, in accordance with the ruling New Democrats' confidence agreement with the Green Party.
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Man wins three lottery prizes worth $2.5 million total in under nine months

Man wins three lottery prizes worth $2.5 million total in under nine months

The Alberta man went to Hawaii with his wife after his previous lottery win and now plans to go to Newfoundland.
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Mortgage-free retirement out of reach for one in three Canadians, says survey

Mortgage-free retirement out of reach for one in three Canadians, says survey

Royal LePage report says affordability crisis delays homeownership, leaving nearly 30% of near-retirees still paying off their homes.
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Rob Shaw: Safe-supply leak shows just how broken B.C.’s whistleblower law is

Rob Shaw: Safe-supply leak shows just how broken B.C.’s whistleblower law is

A disclosure that forced a major policy reversal wouldn’t qualify for protection
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West Coast Trail hikers warned to take extra care after winter storm damage

West Coast Trail hikers warned to take extra care after winter storm damage

Crews have been working to remove fallen trees and fix walkways, bridges and ladders wrecked by extreme weather, likely aggravated by climate change
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How B.C. Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with humour, kindness

How B.C. Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with humour, kindness

In the comment threads under B.C. Wildfire Service social-media posts, people often post incorrect information. Now they’re getting playful, gentle responses and a wealth of facts
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Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15

Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15

B.C. Premier David Eby is leaving on a 10-day trade mission to Japan, South Korea and Malaysia.
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Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended

Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended

The British Columbia regional district where a wildfire continues to burn out of control has extended its emergency support services to residents evacuated from the blaze.
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