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VICTORIA — A privacy audit says medical clinics in British Columbia must do more to protect the sensitive personal information they collect from patients.

VANCOUVER — Police say two people have been charged in connection with a targeted shooting in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The Vancouver Police Department says a 50-year-old man suffered serious injuries in the shooting at around 6:30 a.m.

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is increasing the amount of money municipalities can receive to buy land for child-care centres in a bid to open up more licensed spaces.

VANCOUVER — The two most populous school districts in British Columbia will support students wishing to participate in climate strike activities on Friday.

VANCOUVER — An artist who is known for his photo, film and video installations that examine social reality and history was awarded the Audain prize Monday night.

VANCOUVER — Police say four people were injured in three separate shootings within hours of each other in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The first shooting was reported at 4 p.m.

VANCOUVER — A strike by workers at high-end Vancouver hotels has spread to a fourth property as unionized staff at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia have launched job action.

SURREY, B.C. — A little boy is very lucky to have escaped with only a fracture after a heart stopping incident in Surrey, B.C.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to the Mines Act that it says will improve regulation and oversight of the mining sector.

Victoria is promising to plant 5,000 trees on public and private land by the end of 2020 as part of the United Nations Trees in Cities Challenge.