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BC Hydro study reveals British Columbians are more dependent on AC than ever

BC Hydro study reveals British Columbians are more dependent on AC than ever

During the heatwave, BC Hydro found residents were using 8,568 megawatts of power, the equivalent of 600,000 air conditioners
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After more than a month of fighting B.C. fires, military heading home

After more than a month of fighting B.C. fires, military heading home

B.C. government says it has sufficient resources to respond to current wildfire activity.
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Restaurant association calls for security-cost help as vaccine passport looms

Restaurant association calls for security-cost help as vaccine passport looms

The province's new proof-of-vaccination program launches Sept. 13.
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Vaccine passports will exclude thousands of vaccinated British Columbians, claim community groups

Vaccine passports will exclude thousands of vaccinated British Columbians, claim community groups

Lack of cellphone, identification or proper immigration status are barriers advocacy groups say will shut out thousands of British Columbians from proving they have been vaccinated.
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Over 2,000 Canadian municipalities call for billions of dollars to fight drought, heat waves and wildfire

Over 2,000 Canadian municipalities call for billions of dollars to fight drought, heat waves and wildfire

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is calling on Ottawa to provide $4.6 billion in funding annually.
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qathet region teachers support safety measures

qathet region teachers support safety measures

“We are also encouraging everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. It’s important that everyone from all our communities in BC take this important step to help better protect those children who are not yet eligible for vaccinations.”
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Coastal campfire ban being lifted

Coastal campfire ban being lifted

Small fires will be permitted in qathet region
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Fire reported at Powell River General hospital

Fire reported at Powell River General hospital

Blaze was deliberately set, according to Powell River Fire Rescue
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What employers should know about vaccine mandates

What employers should know about vaccine mandates

Most Canadian businesses want mandatory vaccinations — but is that requirement practical?
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Two B.C. nurses suspended for drug theft, workplace use

Two B.C. nurses suspended for drug theft, workplace use

One nurse left patients in pain after taking their drugs, according to a recent decision.
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