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B.C. amongst top 3 provinces for dollars lost in scams, study finds

B.C. amongst top 3 provinces for dollars lost in scams, study finds

Though tedious, change your passwords frequently and never use the same password for multiple accounts.
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City of Powell River councillor outlines ambulance service shortages

City of Powell River councillor outlines ambulance service shortages

“It’s a systemic challenge. Ambulance management are tearing their hair out trying to look after this potential crisis. I just want us to know about that.” ~ Rob Southcott
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Everything B.C. residents need to know about Canada's new travel vaccine rules

Everything B.C. residents need to know about Canada's new travel vaccine rules

The rules don't apply to every type of travel.
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B.C. flood insurance bill jumps a third to $675M

B.C. flood insurance bill jumps a third to $675M

Insured damages are dominated by business claims. But many Columbians living in high-risk flood areas didn't have access to insurance and the government bill is expected to climb into the billions of dollars.
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U.S. Fed's 75-basis-point, interest-rate hike impacts Canada

U.S. Fed's 75-basis-point, interest-rate hike impacts Canada

Canadian interest-rate trends tend to resemble those in the U.S.
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Money laundering 'enormous' in B.C. but no evidence of corruption, commissioner finds

Money laundering 'enormous' in B.C. but no evidence of corruption, commissioner finds

An 1,800-page report about money laundering in B.C. was released to the public Wednesday.
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B.C. municipalities called on to sue 'Big Oil' over climate damages

B.C. municipalities called on to sue 'Big Oil' over climate damages

"This industry has to bear some responsibility for the products that they’ve produced," says a staff lawyer with West Coast Environmental Law.
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Canada suspends COVID-19 vaccination requirement for travel

Canada suspends COVID-19 vaccination requirement for travel

Changes affect those flying and on trains within Canada, and those flying out of the country
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'World-precedent measure': Heart and Stroke Foundation applauds single cigarette warnings

'World-precedent measure': Heart and Stroke Foundation applauds single cigarette warnings

Annual exposures to warning messages are expected to increase from 7,300 to 58,000. "It's going to be a daily reminder," says a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Furnace or boiler expiring soon? Here's why you should consider an electric alternative

Furnace or boiler expiring soon? Here's why you should consider an electric alternative

In order to hit 2030 emissions reduction targets, B.C. must rapidly electrify hundreds of thousands of homes, states a new report.
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