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Violent crime down in Vancouver, property crime up, police say

Violent crime down in Vancouver, property crime up, police say

The city of Vancouver’s overall rate of violent crime and sexual offences dropped last year, but the number of murders and property crimes — especially business break-ins — were up.
Early buds pose risk to B.C.’s blueberry crops

Early buds pose risk to B.C.’s blueberry crops

Plants susceptible to frost damage, poor pollination
B.C. aircraft accidents and deaths reach ‘all-time low:’ report

B.C. aircraft accidents and deaths reach ‘all-time low:’ report

Three fatalities in 2014 is far below the five-year average of nine deaths
Increase in shellfish deaths causes 'full-scale panic' for B.C. industry

Increase in shellfish deaths causes 'full-scale panic' for B.C. industry

Despite insatiable demand, many are concerned B.C.’s once-thriving shellfish industry could be sinking. “I’d say it’s full-scale panic mode (for scallop farmers),” said Rob Saunders, CEO of Qualicum Beach-based Island Scallops.
The top five in-demand jobs in northeast B.C., and what they pay

The top five in-demand jobs in northeast B.C., and what they pay

It is no secret that the labour market is tight in the Peace. This past fall, WorkBC client services coordinator Jeanette Karasiuk told Alaska Highway News that in her 10 years working there, she’d never seen such a high demand for workers.
Prince George generating a buzz in the winter sport community

Prince George generating a buzz in the winter sport community

PRINCE GEORGE — At just 900 vertical feet, with one triple chair and a T-bar, Tabor Mountain hardly seems like the kind of ski hill that could consider inviting the world.
Vancouver rally calls for increase in minimum wage to $15 an hour

Vancouver rally calls for increase in minimum wage to $15 an hour

Lowest paid workers mostly women, often trying to raise children alone, says B.C. Federation of Labour
Man stabbed to death at Edmonds SkyTrain Station in Burnaby

Man stabbed to death at Edmonds SkyTrain Station in Burnaby

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a man was stabbed to death early Sunday at the Edmonds SkyTrain Station in Burnaby. Mounties were called to the station for a report of an altercation just before 1 a.m.
University of B.C. tops salary rankings in higher education

University of B.C. tops salary rankings in higher education

University of Victoria’s David Turpin in fifth place
Hotel at Vernon's Silver Star Resort hit by fire

Hotel at Vernon's Silver Star Resort hit by fire

VERNON, B.C. - A fire in a hotel at the Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon, B.C., has caused extensive smoke and water damage.