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Fluevog designs 'The Dr. Henry' shoe inspired by B.C. provincial health officer

Fluevog designs 'The Dr. Henry' shoe inspired by B.C. provincial health officer

VANCOUVER — B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is adding another title to her long list of credentials — shoe muse. John Fluevog Shoes is launching a limited edition shoe called "The Dr. Henry," inspired by the public health official.
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B.C. mayor wants province to seize hotel rooms, put homeless people in them

B.C. mayor wants province to seize hotel rooms, put homeless people in them

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Two B.C. paper mills face longer closures because of COVID-19 pandemic

RICHMOND, B.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest calamity to hit a British Columbia-based pulp and specialty printing company, forcing it to extend shutdowns at two B.C. mills until at least mid-summer.
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Federal inmate dies from COVID-19 complications at prison in Mission, B.C.

Federal inmate dies from COVID-19 complications at prison in Mission, B.C.

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B.C. premier hosts free virtual concert to bring people together amid COVID-19

B.C. premier hosts free virtual concert to bring people together amid COVID-19

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan is hosting a free livestream concert Thursday that features four British Columbia musicians, including Juno and Grammy award winners. The line-up includes jazz-pop-soul artist Alex Cuba from Smithers, B.C.
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Uncontrolled slash fire burning fast, prompting evacuations near Squamish: RCMP

Uncontrolled slash fire burning fast, prompting evacuations near Squamish: RCMP

SQUAMISH, B.C. — An out of control fire was threatening homes, a campground and BC Hydro infrastructure Wednesday night north of Squamish, British Columbia.
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Cities need help to survive COVID-19 financial impact: Vancouver mayor

Cities need help to survive COVID-19 financial impact: Vancouver mayor

Vancouver's mayor wants to know if economic relief is on its way as cities deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. unemployment will soon hit 14 per cent: think tank

B.C. unemployment will soon hit 14 per cent: think tank

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Horgan says B.C. data will show success in flattening the COVID-19 curve

Horgan says B.C. data will show success in flattening the COVID-19 curve

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says people in British Columbia should congratulate themselves for their efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve, but it's still too early to loosen restrictions. Horgan said Wednesday that B.C.
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Three B.C. 'low-traffic' border crossings to reduce hours amid COVID-19

Three B.C. 'low-traffic' border crossings to reduce hours amid COVID-19

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