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B.C. reports 814 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths

B.C. reports 814 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths

VICTORIA — British Columbia reported 814 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as the number of active infections stood at 5,550 across the province.
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Nexii emerges as B.C.'s latest unicorn after $45M raise

Nexii emerges as B.C.'s latest unicorn after $45M raise

Construction firm says it's the fastest company in Canada to hit US$1B valuation.
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Global manufacturing players take $217-million stake in HTEC

Global manufacturing players take $217-million stake in HTEC

International players to own 60% of North Vancouver hydrogen fuelling company.
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Police seek dashcam footage of driver killed by own vehicle at Vancouver McDonald's drive-thru

Police seek dashcam footage of driver killed by own vehicle at Vancouver McDonald's drive-thru

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

A Victoria pub owner says it could cost up to $2,450 a week in wages to hire security staff to handle vaccine screening.
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New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

One of the big questions going into this year is about events such as assemblies, according to the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association.
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Barkerville tourist season made possible with Barkerville Gold

Barkerville tourist season made possible with Barkerville Gold

Gold mine donation kept season going despite lack of provincial dollars
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Money-laundering red flags raised in lawyer case

Money-laundering red flags raised in lawyer case

Lawyer suspended after millions from Hong Kong, Panama, Singapore went through trust account
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Family friend 'devastated' by the drop of charges related to Sam Fitzpatrick's death

Family friend 'devastated' by the drop of charges related to Sam Fitzpatrick's death

Criminal negligence charges against Peter Kiewit Sons ULC and two supervisors stayed in 2009 worker death at Toba Inlet project.
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Not all B.C. restaurants will require vaccine card for access. Here's what you need to know

Not all B.C. restaurants will require vaccine card for access. Here's what you need to know

There are some key exceptions to B.C.'s new proof-of-vaccination requirement at non-essential businesses like restaurants.
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