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B.C. to hire 200 new child welfare workers by 2016

B.C. to hire 200 new child welfare workers by 2016

Most social workers have far more than the recommended 20 cases
Vancouver area braces for heavy rain, high wind

Vancouver area braces for heavy rain, high wind

Environment Canada has issued two weather warnings for Metro Vancouver today as rain, lightning and wind gusts of up to 90 kilometres an hour are expected to lash the region.
Social work caseload puts B.C. children at risk: report

Social work caseload puts B.C. children at risk: report

The vast majority of B.C. social workers are juggling caseloads far above recommended numbers, and that is putting the lives of vulnerable children at risk, according to a report to be released today.
North Vancouver school closed after heavy rain causes flooding

North Vancouver school closed after heavy rain causes flooding

Heavy rain and a lack of snowpack on the North Shore mountains led to a torrent of water rushing down the mountainside Monday night, overflowing several creeks and flooding more than a dozen homes in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood, according to a weat
North Vancouver school closed after heavy rain causes flooding

North Vancouver school closed after heavy rain causes flooding

A North Vancouver high school will be closed Tuesday after heavy rain Monday night caused flooding and evacuations in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley neighbourhood.
Ex-Ladysmith driver who killed girl in crash leaves prison today

Ex-Ladysmith driver who killed girl in crash leaves prison today

VANCOUVER — A former Ladysmith resident convicted of killing a four-year-old girl in an impaired-driving crash more than six years ago is expected to be released from prison on Tuesday.
Therapy dog 'disembowelled' by pit bull in unprovoked attack: owner

Therapy dog 'disembowelled' by pit bull in unprovoked attack: owner

Miniature pinscher and Staffordshire bull terrier were both on-leash when they met
B.C. to use undercover inspectors to target unlicensed Uber drivers

B.C. to use undercover inspectors to target unlicensed Uber drivers

VICTORIA – The B.C. government will dispatch undercover inspectors to fine Uber drivers if the ride-sharing service launches without proper licences, says the transportation minister.
Vancouver's Gregor Robertson on track for victory in mayoral race

Vancouver's Gregor Robertson on track for victory in mayoral race

Polls show Greens’ Adriane Carr pulling ahead of other council candidates
Surrey sawmill destroyed by early-morning fire

Surrey sawmill destroyed by early-morning fire

VANCOUVER — A sawmill that was being rebuilt after it was destroyed by fire three years ago burned down early Saturday morning in Surrey.