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Vancouver to restore $5.7M withheld from 2021 police budget, but tax hike looms

Vancouver to restore $5.7M withheld from 2021 police budget, but tax hike looms

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board has successfully appealed a City of Vancouver decision that cut millions from the police budget and the timing means the cost won't hit taxpayers until next year.
How B.C. tech is navigating Russian ‘naughty list’

How B.C. tech is navigating Russian ‘naughty list’

Experts say heightened cyberattack threats should provide corporate wake-up call
Unions look at options after B.C. reverses course on vaccine mandate for privately employed health-care workers

Unions look at options after B.C. reverses course on vaccine mandate for privately employed health-care workers

“We believe all health care workers should be held to the same standard when it comes to public health guidelines.”
Port Alberni mother now charged with second-degree murder in son's death

Port Alberni mother now charged with second-degree murder in son's death

Samantha Jesselynn ­Dittmer was initially charged with careless use of a firearm, which was upgraded to manslaughter five days later. She now faces a charge of second-degree murder.
Inflation pushes B.C.'s minimum wage up by 45 cents to $15.65 per hour

Inflation pushes B.C.'s minimum wage up by 45 cents to $15.65 per hour

SURREY, B.C. — The British Columbia government is pushing the minimum wage up to $15.65 an hour, which it says is the highest among the provinces. Labour Minister Harry Bains announced Mondaythat the hourly wage will jump by 45 cents starting June 1.
Another 14 people die from COVID-19 in B.C., hospitalizations fall

Another 14 people die from COVID-19 in B.C., hospitalizations fall

VANCOUVER — COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped again in British Columbia but another 14 people died over a three-day period since Friday. A Health Ministry statement says the death toll has reached 2,946 people.
Petition launched to stop move of Prince George welfare office

Petition launched to stop move of Prince George welfare office

Decision made without meaningful consultation, says Downtown Prince George
Judge orders Prince George nightspot to stay closed until April 8

Judge orders Prince George nightspot to stay closed until April 8

Social media posting suggests Lambda will live up to the order
Former general wanted in Mexico freed on bail

Former general wanted in Mexico freed on bail

Eduardo Leon Trauwitz faces extradition on organized crime and fuel-theft charges
COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

Provincial government overwhelmed by PPE shortage and pandemic supply-chain chaos in 2020, briefing notes reveal.