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BC Transit announces reloadable fare cards, contactless payment

BC Transit announces reloadable fare cards, contactless payment

The system will be first launched in Victoria by fall 2022 and then to most of the province, including the Thompson-Okanagan
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Judge dismisses appeal for motorist convicted of driving into child in Saanich crosswalk

Judge dismisses appeal for motorist convicted of driving into child in Saanich crosswalk

A Victoria woman convicted of dangerous driving causing bodily harm in a 2017 crash that left an 11-year-old girl catastrophically injured surrendered herself Tuesday after a B.C. judge dismissed her appeal.
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Wireless network expanding along B.C.’s Highway 4

Wireless network expanding along B.C.’s Highway 4

The increased cell coverage will “significantly boost” the safety of people commuting along the winding stretch of Highway 4
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Aging infrastructure and severe weather fuel Victoria drone-tech firm's expansion

Aging infrastructure and severe weather fuel Victoria drone-tech firm's expansion

Company uses drones and special software to inspect large infrastructure
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Vancouver retailer Monos aims to be billion-dollar company

Vancouver retailer Monos aims to be billion-dollar company

Monos CEO Victor Tam steered his company to revenue growth in excess of 300% in each of the past two years
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Salmon science expedition launching

Salmon science expedition launching

Scientists to ply North Pacific to study salmon and their environment
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Sea-to-Sky infrastructure a good Olympic selling point

Sea-to-Sky infrastructure a good Olympic selling point

Whistler’s winter sporting venues would be ready if the 2030 Games come knocking
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Coast Guard, Ahousaht rescue passengers after water taxi hits rocks

Coast Guard, Ahousaht rescue passengers after water taxi hits rocks

Significant injuries for three passengers and the driver; six people were on board
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B.C. announces 1,446 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. announces 1,446 new COVID-19 cases

No new outbreaks have been declared at healthcare facilities.
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B.C. extends proof of vaccine card program to the end of June

B.C. extends proof of vaccine card program to the end of June

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents will need to bring their vaccine card with them through to the end of June if they want to access indoor spaces, restaurants or most events, says the provincial health officer. Dr.
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