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B.C. construction sees more awareness for women, but equity gap persists

B.C. construction sees more awareness for women, but equity gap persists

More work needs to be done to highlight women and underrepresented groups in the province's construction industry, say local experts.
Campbell River artist's orcas grace new Canadian coin

Campbell River artist's orcas grace new Canadian coin

Glen Green’s depiction of a pod of orcas is gracing the first in a series of collector coins from the Royal Canadian Mint
Ottawa grants $732K to help seniors in West Vancouver

Ottawa grants $732K to help seniors in West Vancouver

The money will support a meal delivery program for low-income seniors as well as pay for training for peer helpers
Ex-Chinese lieutenant-colonel and military instructor faces new immigration hearing in B.C.

Ex-Chinese lieutenant-colonel and military instructor faces new immigration hearing in B.C.

Prospective Canadian immigrant Huajie Xu has spent most of his life working for the People's Liberation Army; his teaching role at the chief military college for cyber espionage raised concerns with border officials.
Woman denied $5K claim after tripping on Metro Vancouver crosswalk

Woman denied $5K claim after tripping on Metro Vancouver crosswalk

The city is responsible for maintaining the streets but said the woman failed to prove it was liable.
North Van 'bear whisperer' Ellie Lamb honoured with Tim Jones Award

North Van 'bear whisperer' Ellie Lamb honoured with Tim Jones Award

The North Vancouver animal advocate earns the award for her work educating the public on co-existence with wildlife
Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C.

Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C.

The premier said although none of the cases relayed to him by the Jewish groups have been reported to the province, he knows from personal experience as a human rights lawyer that people may be "incredibly scared" to come forward.
Why did the Canucks do nothing at the 2024 NHL trade deadline?

Why did the Canucks do nothing at the 2024 NHL trade deadline?

"I don’t think there was a lot of quality players available."
BC United names James Mitchell for North Vancouver-Seymour ballot

BC United names James Mitchell for North Vancouver-Seymour ballot

Expect to hear him campaign on health care, transportation and pocketbook issues
Eby downplays Danielle Smith's concerns about diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs

Eby downplays Danielle Smith's concerns about diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby is downplaying concerns raised by his Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith about the diversion of safe supply opioids from B.C.