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Conservation group buys out hunting rights in B.C. rainforest to protect wildlife

Conservation group buys out hunting rights in B.C. rainforest to protect wildlife

VICTORIA — A conservation group says its latest purchase of exclusive hunting rights in a British Columbia rainforest is a major step toward protecting the area's wildlife, but hunters say the move is an "abuse" of the licensing system.
Third child under 10 dies of complications linked to influenza in B.C.

Third child under 10 dies of complications linked to influenza in B.C.

VANCOUVER — A third child has died in British Columbia due to complications linked to influenza, cases of which continue to rise in the province. The latest update from the B.C.
Ski-Town Rundown: Where is the snow?

Ski-Town Rundown: Where is the snow?

Here’s the lay of the land at ski resorts near and far as of early January
Floating sauna opens its doors on Deep Cove waters

Floating sauna opens its doors on Deep Cove waters

Hot and cold water therapy gets an aesthetically pleasing upgrade with this nature-inspired floating sauna
B.C. seeks input on helping disaster evacuees ahead of wildfire season

B.C. seeks input on helping disaster evacuees ahead of wildfire season

VICTORIA — British Columbia is seeking public input on how it helps disaster evacuees, in the wake of the province's worst wildfire season on record.
Province needs to stop clearcutting, Prince George MLA says

Province needs to stop clearcutting, Prince George MLA says

“A lot of people are pointing fingers and saying I’m anti-forestry. I’m not anti-forestry. I’m anti-forestry with the way we’ve been doing it for the last number of years."
Ladysmith marina gets new name amid transition to First Nation

Ladysmith marina gets new name amid transition to First Nation

The society failed to get a B.C. Supreme Court injunction to allow it to continue running the marina until there is a decision in a court case it has filed challenging the transfer
B.C. government fined $710K for unsafe wildfire mitigation work

B.C. government fined $710K for unsafe wildfire mitigation work

WONOWON, B.C. — British Columbia's government has been fined more than $700,000 after inspectors say they found unsafe wildfire mitigation practices at a site in the province's northeast.
Trucking group's B.C. firm suspended for overpass strike, but still runs Alberta arm

Trucking group's B.C. firm suspended for overpass strike, but still runs Alberta arm

VANCOUVER — A trucking group whose British Columbia fleet was taken off the province's roads last week when a load slammed into an overpass also operates an Alberta trucking firm that officials say is still allowed to work in B.C. B.C.
Victoria police cleared in woman's fatal fall from hotel balcony

Victoria police cleared in woman's fatal fall from hotel balcony

The woman had climbed over the balcony railing of the hotel in the 500-block of Oswego Street