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New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

VANCOUVER — A new government office dedicated to hydrogen projects and proposals could help British Columbia reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the economy, the premier says.
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Canadian bobsled, skeleton turmoil traced to controversial election

Canadian bobsled, skeleton turmoil traced to controversial election

Minister of sport orders fast-track audit of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton amid accusations that organization has caused athletes “physical, mental, emotional, and financial suffering”
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Bus services in northern B.C. to receive $2.8 million in funding to expand services

Bus services in northern B.C. to receive $2.8 million in funding to expand services

VICTORIA — The provincial government is spending $2.8 million to expand community shuttle bus services in remote and Indigenous areas of northern British Columbia.
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Miscellaneous bill could move ticket battles out of court and online in B.C.

Miscellaneous bill could move ticket battles out of court and online in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that will close gaps in three pieces of legislation while potentially making it easier to dispute traffic violation tickets.
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Accused in Kitsilano homicide makes first court appearance on murder charge

Accused in Kitsilano homicide makes first court appearance on murder charge

The man accused of second-degree murder in Vancouver's 17th homicide of 2021 remains in custody pending his next court appearance.
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Rights ruling could have cross-border consequences

Rights ruling could have cross-border consequences

Companies’ duty to consult could extend to Indigenous groups in United States, expert says
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B.C. resident amongst first group of drivers in Canada to receive Tesla's new self-driving software

B.C. resident amongst first group of drivers in Canada to receive Tesla's new self-driving software

AI, take the wheel!
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Health Canada recalls kids ponchos due to fire hazard

Health Canada recalls kids ponchos due to fire hazard

The Olaian ponchos, in various styles and colours, do not meet Canada’s flammability requirements for children’s sleepwear.
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Lifting of quarantine for foreign workers good news for Island farmers

Lifting of quarantine for foreign workers good news for Island farmers

Local farmers say the quarantine of seasonal workers was a relatively minor worry as they grapple with skyrocketing costs and the effects of climate change.
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B.C. ends quarantine program for temporary foreign workers, self-isolation continues

B.C. ends quarantine program for temporary foreign workers, self-isolation continues

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says it is ending the COVID-19 quarantine program for temporary foreign workers but will keep a different program for another year to support self-isolation to curb the spread of the virus.
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