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This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

And the best material for a homemade mask is...dried baby wipes?
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Environment Canada posts snowfall warnings for highways around Hope, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for two mountain passes in B.C.'s southern Interior, while extreme cold warnings are also in effect for several northern regions of the province.
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B.C. casinos rarely turned down suspicious transactions, officials say

B.C. casinos rarely turned down suspicious transactions, officials say

Measures to prevent money laundering by gamblers were ignored or indifferently enforced, commission hears.
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Delta war veteran beats COVID-19 odds

Delta war veteran beats COVID-19 odds

Tsawwassen resident will celebrate his 97th birthday Saturday
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British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

But that's all contingent on the spread of new coronavirus variants, which have doubled in the past week, and B.C.'s provincial health officer made no promises.
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Here are all the prohibited weapons people tried to sneak into B.C. last year

Here are all the prohibited weapons people tried to sneak into B.C. last year

The Canada Border Services Agency seized 31,276 prohibited weapons in B.C. last year
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Employment data shows B.C. resilient, says minister, but Liberals unimpressed

Employment data shows B.C. resilient, says minister, but Liberals unimpressed

VICTORIA — British Columbia's jobs minister says the latest employment numbers from Statistics Canada show the provincial economy remains resilient. The unemployment rate in B.C. last month was eight per cent, up from 7.2 per cent in December.
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Better ‘surveillance age’ response needed from governments: privacy commissioner

Better ‘surveillance age’ response needed from governments: privacy commissioner

“The potential for misuse is enormous,” Michael McEvoy says of apps
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B.C. employment growth flattens in January as province adds 2,800 jobs

B.C. employment growth flattens in January as province adds 2,800 jobs

Unemployment rate grows to 8%
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Latest targeted shooting in Metro Vancouver results in death of man known to police

Latest targeted shooting in Metro Vancouver results in death of man known to police

BURNABY, B.C. — Homicide investigators hope tips from the public can provide more leads in the latest fatal shooting in Metro Vancouver. A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 32-year-old Chris Kenworthy died Wednesday.
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