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B.C. sunshine list shows big swing in government communications spending

B.C. sunshine list shows big swing in government communications spending

Public accounts also for 2022-23 also reveal B.C.’s highest paid public executives
‘Oh my God. You’re my son’: B.C. mom reunited with son 50 years after Sixties Scoop

‘Oh my God. You’re my son’: B.C. mom reunited with son 50 years after Sixties Scoop

A DNA test and Facebook groups helped him finally find his biological family.
Potential plea deal in B.C.-wide narcotics case tied to Hells Angels

Potential plea deal in B.C.-wide narcotics case tied to Hells Angels

Police seized two kilograms of cocaine, one each of MDMA and fentanyl, 200 grams of ketamine, 10 kilograms marijuana and16 kilograms of drug-cutting agent.
Accused in Vancouver gas station machete attack heading to trial

Accused in Vancouver gas station machete attack heading to trial

A man used his car to ram a pedestrian on a gas station property and allegedly chased people with a knife and machete.
B.C. women's shelter slams 'incompetence of the justice system' after domestic assault trial falls apart

B.C. women's shelter slams 'incompetence of the justice system' after domestic assault trial falls apart

Legal delays in domestic abuse trial shakes faith in Kelowna, B.C., justice system
Andy Prest: A Labour Day salute to all the tough jobs out there

Andy Prest: A Labour Day salute to all the tough jobs out there

Think your job is tough? Labour Day is a good time to reflect on those doing the heavy lifting
North Van designer selected as finalist in large scale, international fashion comp

North Van designer selected as finalist in large scale, international fashion comp

Grandy C will compete in the colossal World of WearableArt fashion show in New Zealand this September
$7,500 cash transfers reduced homelessness in Metro Vancouver, study finds

$7,500 cash transfers reduced homelessness in Metro Vancouver, study finds

Unhoused people given $7,500 spent the money on housing, clothing, food, transit and not on drugs and alcohol and some would believe.
Wildfire service to lose hundreds of firefighters amid seasonal churn

Wildfire service to lose hundreds of firefighters amid seasonal churn

The BC Wildfire Service employs about 2,000 firefighters and support personnel, and is expecting 400 to leave in the coming days and weeks.
UBC grad explores noise impact on orcas from small crafts off Richmond's coastline

UBC grad explores noise impact on orcas from small crafts off Richmond's coastline

The impact of noise levels from smaller recreational boats needs more extensive research, according to student’s work