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B.C. promises $90M for innovative projects for forest-dependent communities

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The British Columbia government is promising up to $90 million over three years to support new industrial and manufacturing projects in communities hurt by the downturn in the forestry industry.

Jan 17, 2023 3:52 PM Read more >

B.C. plans to streamline housing permit approval process to get more homes built

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is creating a single hub for developers to get provincial approval to build homes, in a bid to accelerate a housing permit process that has forced them to wait as long as two years.

Jan 16, 2023 4:16 PM Read more >

Tentative contract reached for thousands of health support workers in B.C.

VICTORIA — Thousands of health-care support workers in British Columbia have a tentative contract agreement after a year of talks.

Jan 16, 2023 3:39 PM Read more >

Tesla 'suddenly accelerates' into B.C. Ferries ramp, breaks in two

“It looks like it was trying to board a ferry and suddenly accelerated into the gate, basically destroying the Tesla,” said Sgt. Mark McLean of West Vancouver police.

Jan 16, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Vancouver council to consider wide-ranging plan to 'uplift' Chinatown neighbourhood

VANCOUVER — City councillors in Vancouver are set to consider a draft report aimed at reviving the historic Chinatown neighbourhood.

Jan 16, 2023 9:42 AM Read more >

Safety alert: Canada-wide cheese recall due to possible listeria contamination

Check your fridges.

Jan 16, 2023 9:36 AM Read more >

Five skiers scratched by great horned owl in attacks near Kamloops

“It was quite startling but also quite cool to see this incredible wingspan,” said Joel Wood, who received a tetanus shot for minor scratches.

Jan 14, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

'Unusual' influenza outbreak on decline in B.C., COVID-19 stable despite new variant

VICTORIA — The unusually early influenza outbreak that resulted in the deaths of six children and youth in British Columbia last month is on the decline, but the provincial health officer says another wave of infections is expected within weeks.

Jan 13, 2023 4:17 PM Read more >

UBC medical school's cadaver shortage alleviated

Enquiries to the medical school's body donation program increased after a June 2022 public appeal.

Jan 13, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Invasive spongy moths target of B.C. spray program on Vancouver Island this spring

VICTORIA — The B.C. government is planning an insecticide spraying program this spring to target invasive spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths.

Jan 13, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

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