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B.C. libraries receive $45M boost from province

B.C. libraries receive $45M boost from province

Digital resources at B.C.’s public libraries were used close to 16 million times in 2021
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Broadcaster Jody Vance sues her online harasser

Broadcaster Jody Vance sues her online harasser

The CHEK TV host says a recent criminal harassment sentence was disappointing.
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Allow unvaccinated Canadians to cross U.S. border, Poilievre asks President Joe Biden

Allow unvaccinated Canadians to cross U.S. border, Poilievre asks President Joe Biden

The pair met on Parliament Hill Friday during the president's 27-hour visit to the Canadian capital.
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Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership

Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership

VANDERHOOF, B.C. — A former BC Liberal cabinet minister turfed from the party caucus last year for his climate change views says he's running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.
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Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

BC Liquor Distribution Branch says it’s not possible to confirm what level of price increase consumers may or may not see.
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Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Globally, the composition of fragrance mixtures is considered proprietary information.
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U.S. SEC can freeze B.C. assets ahead of major stock fraud hearing, judge rules

U.S. SEC can freeze B.C. assets ahead of major stock fraud hearing, judge rules

B.C. judge allows injunction claim by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against assets belonging to defendants in a $1 billion stock fraud case
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B.C. tackles vet shortage by doubling veterinary school seats

B.C. tackles vet shortage by doubling veterinary school seats

More B.C. students will now be able to become veterinarians each year with the permanent change.
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Vancouver driver dubbed 'a danger to others' fined $500

Vancouver driver dubbed 'a danger to others' fined $500

The judge said Bradley Javed Bennett’s driving infractions covered the scope of B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act
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Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club raided by province

Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club raided by province

Ted Smith, the club’s founder, said between $80,000 and $100,000 worth of products was taken.
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