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This charming small B.C. city was ranked #2 in the world

This charming small B.C. city was ranked #2 in the world

A beautiful B.C. island was also ranked the fourth-best in North America.
One serval cat caught, another still missing near Qualicum Beach

One serval cat caught, another still missing near Qualicum Beach

Because servals can be legally owned and are considered domestic pets — not wildlife — they don’t come under the B.C. Conservation Officer Service’s mandate.
B.C. ombudsperson posts questionnaire for residents affected by 2021 fires, floods

B.C. ombudsperson posts questionnaire for residents affected by 2021 fires, floods

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson is investigating how provincial government programs supported residents forced from their homes and communities during wildfires and floods last year.
Daily heat records tumble again in B.C., as drought conditions worsen

Daily heat records tumble again in B.C., as drought conditions worsen

VANCOUVER — Unseasonable warmth over much of British Columbia is showing no sign of easing, with another day of temperature records in the books and many regions reporting no significant rain since early July.
Fifty-four newly graduated doctors sign incentive contracts, another 65 in talks: Dix

Fifty-four newly graduated doctors sign incentive contracts, another 65 in talks: Dix

The Health Ministry offered the incentives to recent family medicine graduates through a new-to-practice family physician contract offered in June.
B.C. Premier Horgan cites 'multi-faceted' crime approach amid debate about arrests

B.C. Premier Horgan cites 'multi-faceted' crime approach amid debate about arrests

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan waded into British Columbia's contentious crime debate Wednesday, saying he understands concerns in communities about violent offenders, but arresting more people won't fix the issue.
B.C. cannabis firm founder admits to criminal stock fraud, faces U.S. jail time

B.C. cannabis firm founder admits to criminal stock fraud, faces U.S. jail time

Former Vancouver physician turned stock promoter has agreed to plead guilty to criminal securities offences in the U.S.
North Van top cop under investigation for alleged misconduct

North Van top cop under investigation for alleged misconduct

Supt. William Yee, a 25-year veteran of the force named officer in charge of the North Van RCMP detachment a year ago, has temporarily stepped aside
Greater Vancouver housing supply increases in September with little impact on price

Greater Vancouver housing supply increases in September with little impact on price

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver released their recent report on the September market that shows a drop in prices, but not the extent that many Vancouverites were hoping for.
B.C. Premier Horgan heads to California for climate deal with West Coast governors

B.C. Premier Horgan heads to California for climate deal with West Coast governors

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan is travelling to San Francisco for meetings with leaders of U.S. West Coast states, where he expects to sign up to joint action on climate change.