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Town leery of B.C. Hydro’s plan for Williston Reservoir

Town leery of B.C. Hydro’s plan for Williston Reservoir

Saying the very community is at stake, District of Mackenzie council has established a task force to battle B.C. Hydro's quest to increase the amount of water it can draw out of the Williston Reservoir.
Respected doctor retires with no one to take over

Respected doctor retires with no one to take over

At a retirement celebration Saturday for a doctor some consider a “living legend” in Vancouver, a trio of centenarian patients were a testament to his tender bedside manner and holistic approach to health care.
B.C. hotel guests can order liquor 24 hours a day — but there's a catch

B.C. hotel guests can order liquor 24 hours a day — but there's a catch

Drinks can be delivered at all hours by room service, provided food is also available
Call for Green Party debate resisted, May backers see ploy

Call for Green Party debate resisted, May backers see ploy

OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May’s supporters are springing to her defence, saying the call for a robust and open debate on the party’s future is a dissident ploy aimed at launching a divisive attack against her leadership.
B.C. allowing ‘sneak’ college fee increases: NDP

B.C. allowing ‘sneak’ college fee increases: NDP

The NDP accused the B.C. government Thursday of helping colleges and universities “sneak” past the province’s two per cent cap on tuition increases.
B.C. parks camping reservations start March 15

B.C. parks camping reservations start March 15

VANCOUVER — If you’re planning to camp in a provincial park this summer, take note: Camping reservations open this month. Starting at 7 a.m. on March 15, Discover Camping will begin accepting reservations for most campgrounds.
Fired WestJet flight attendant claims sex assault by pilot, sues airline

Fired WestJet flight attendant claims sex assault by pilot, sues airline

VANCOUVER — A former flight attendant is suing WestJet, alleging the airline didn’t do enough to investigate her claim that a pilot sexually assaulted her during a layover in Hawaii. According to documents filed in B.C.
Ring thief injures hand of woman, 88, at Surrey hospital

Ring thief injures hand of woman, 88, at Surrey hospital

SURREY — An 88-year-old woman’s relatives say they hope security at Surrey Memorial Hospital will be improved following a brazen robbery that left her with an injured hand. Grace Marriott was taken to the hospital by ambulance on Feb.
ICBC ordered to pay immigrant couple $350,000

ICBC ordered to pay immigrant couple $350,000

A judge has ordered ICBC to pay an immigrant couple more than $350,000 after the corporation falsely accused them of insurance fraud.
House left to deteriorate now on market for $7.2 million

House left to deteriorate now on market for $7.2 million

Vancouver property is owned by China-based business magnate