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British Columbia Green party suspends leadership race over COVID-19

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Green party is suspending its leadership contest because of the new coronavirus pandemic. The party says its provincial council unanimously approved the suspension.
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B.C. economy to contract at least seven per cent: BCBC

B.C. economy to contract at least seven per cent: BCBC

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Supreme Court rules against B.C. speeder in dangerous-driving case

Supreme Court rules against B.C. speeder in dangerous-driving case

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B.C. government to release its estimates on the spread of COVID-19

B.C. government to release its estimates on the spread of COVID-19

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is expected to release its modelling information on COVID-19 today. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the report will be an indicator of how many people may become infected with the virus.
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B.C.'s 45,000 teachers reach tentative agreement

VANCOUVER — A tentative agreement has been reached with British Columbia's 45,000 public school teachers.
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BC Liquor Stores to close on Sundays due to COVID-19

BC Liquor Stores to close on Sundays due to COVID-19

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Key developments in British Columbia's COVID-19 response

VANCOUVER — A look at some of the key developments in British Columbia's fight against COVID-19 on Thursday: — The provincial government invoked extraordinary emergency powers to protect consumers from profiteers and to maintain the steady supply of
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Northern B.C. pipeline project shrinks 66 per cent of its workforce

Northern B.C. pipeline project shrinks 66 per cent of its workforce

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Highlights of the British Columbia's government's emergency pandemic response

VICTORIA — The B.C. government stepped up its efforts under the Emergency Program Act on Thursday to ensure, among other things, that goods and services are getting to those who need them.
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Protective equipment supply 'wicked problem,' says B.C. health officer

VICTORIA — British Columbia has cleared hospital space for almost 4,000 possible COVID-19 patients, but potential shortages of personal protective equipment for health workers has become "our wicked problem," provincial health officer Dr.
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