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Rain brings small 'reprieve' in B.C.'s north, but wildfire conditions dire elsewhere

Rain brings small 'reprieve' in B.C.'s north, but wildfire conditions dire elsewhere

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dropped sharply to about 400 as cooler weather and recent rain has cut the fire risk, but another hot spell could wipe out those gains as large sections of the province wilt under severe drought.
Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive overhaul to his cabinet two years into his latest mandate, with about three-quarters of cabinet portfolios switching hands.
B.C. stock fraudsters lose ability to shelter pension funds from collection actions

B.C. stock fraudsters lose ability to shelter pension funds from collection actions

B.C. Securities Commission says amendments to law will allow it to access pension funds of public market rule breakers and issue fines for failing to cooperate with investigators.
West Vancouver track overhaul moving to tender phase

West Vancouver track overhaul moving to tender phase

Results from the procurement process are expected in September and then construction on the ‘long-overdue’ project can start, said Mayor Mark Sager
B.C. launches $10.5M rebate for businesses' vandalism repairs, prevention measures

B.C. launches $10.5M rebate for businesses' vandalism repairs, prevention measures

B.C. Economic Development Minister Brenda Bailey said the funding will be retroactively available as a rebate to pay for damage suffered as early as Jan. 1 this year.
CapU support staff return to work following tentative agreement

CapU support staff return to work following tentative agreement

The MoveUP union members will vote to ratify the deal in the coming days
‘It would have been tragic’: Historic Vancouver schoolhouse saved from demolition

‘It would have been tragic’: Historic Vancouver schoolhouse saved from demolition

The 110-year-old building could have become "a pile of rubble." Instead, it's got a big journey by water to its new home.
Burnaby, North Shore MP Terry Beech named to Trudeau’s cabinet

Burnaby, North Shore MP Terry Beech named to Trudeau’s cabinet

Beech to head new Ministry of Citizens’ Services.
Bogus B.C. nurse class-action suit certified

Bogus B.C. nurse class-action suit certified

The class covers all residents of Canada who were patients at BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, and received treatments directly or indirectly from Brigitte Cleroux from June 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
B.C. teacher receives lifetime ban for inappropriate relationship with student

B.C. teacher receives lifetime ban for inappropriate relationship with student

The teacher exchanged photos with the student, met alone and hired them to do work.