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Are your stocks ‘green’ or a climate disaster? A new law may provide the answer

Are your stocks ‘green’ or a climate disaster? A new law may provide the answer

Canadian proposal to mandate climate-change disclosures falls short of U.S. counterparts, says climate and financial law expert Janis Sarra
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Man charged in death of security guard at university campus in B.C.: RCMP

Man charged in death of security guard at university campus in B.C.: RCMP

KELOWNA, B.C. — The RCMP say a man has been charged in connection with the death of a security guard after she was attacked at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus in Kelowna earlier this year.
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B.C. offers fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to seniors, most vulnerable

B.C. offers fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to seniors, most vulnerable

VICTORIA — British Columbia is offering a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines to seniors, starting with residents of long-term care and assisted-living homes as the level of protection since their last shot up to six months ago is waning.
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Man dies after being struck by car at Nanaimo, B.C., intersection: RCMP

Man dies after being struck by car at Nanaimo, B.C., intersection: RCMP

NANAIMO, B.C. — Mounties on Vancouver Island say they're investigating a collision between a vehicle and a 30-year-old pedestrian who died of his injuries. A statement from Nanaimo RCMP says an on-duty officer witnessed the collision around 9:30 p.m.
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Province to offer fourth COVID-19 vax doses to at-risk British Columbians

Province to offer fourth COVID-19 vax doses to at-risk British Columbians

Government also confirms it will be lifting vaccine card requirements
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B.C. looks to buy land to boost housing and services around transportation hubs

B.C. looks to buy land to boost housing and services around transportation hubs

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is making changes that would allow for the purchase of land along transportation hubs for housing, schools, commercial services and other mixed-use development.
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Ten charges laid against B.C. man in two suspected arson attempts

Ten charges laid against B.C. man in two suspected arson attempts

RICHMOND, B.C. — Ten charges have been laid against a Vancouver-area man arrested after two alleged arsons at the same Richmond, B.C., home.
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'Very hush, hush': Most Law Courts staff learned about Meng Wanzhou release from news reports

'Very hush, hush': Most Law Courts staff learned about Meng Wanzhou release from news reports

‘So crazy we hear the details from media and our schedulers can’t say anything,’ wrote one senior court manager on day of Huawei CFO’s return to China.
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BCNU launches grim ad campaign highlighting nurses struggles

BCNU launches grim ad campaign highlighting nurses struggles

The nurses' union says the government must prioritize the well-being of nurses
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‘What’s next is reparation, restitution’: Squamish Deacon reflects on Pope’s apology

‘What’s next is reparation, restitution’: Squamish Deacon reflects on Pope’s apology

Squamish Deacon Rennie Nahanee and his family reflect on what the Pope's recent apology means, and the symbolism of the Pope coming to Canada.
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