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B.C. First Nation says racism, doctor shortage persists in regional health care

B.C. First Nation says racism, doctor shortage persists in regional health care

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nation says racism in the health-care system persists despite efforts by the government and industry to combat the problem.
Controversial RCMP unit aided local detachment during North Vancouver overpass protests

Controversial RCMP unit aided local detachment during North Vancouver overpass protests

Anti-SOGI protesters gathered weekly last May on the Mountain Highway overpass above Highway 1.
Northern resident orca spotted with calf In qathet waters

Northern resident orca spotted with calf In qathet waters

Multiple pods seen this winter near Grief Point
Vancouver community centre associations tell Eby to keep elected park board

Vancouver community centre associations tell Eby to keep elected park board

Mayor Ken Sim's requested amendments to Charter won't happen until after Oct. 19 provincial election.
B.C. auditor general says accounting fix should improve tax revenue estimates

B.C. auditor general says accounting fix should improve tax revenue estimates

VICTORIA — British Columbia auditor general Michael Pickup says the provincial government is using more up-to-date information to forecast income tax revenue, something he expects to improve financial estimates that have routinely been off by more th
Woman dies in 'serious incident' at Whistler Blackcomb resort

Woman dies in 'serious incident' at Whistler Blackcomb resort

WHISTLER, B.C. — Whistler Blackcomb ski resort says a Vancouver woman has died in a "serious incident" over the weekend.
Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

SURREY, B.C. — A new critical care tower will be built at the current hospital site in Surrey, B.C., to take pressure off the overcrowded emergency room and add capacity for specialized care, Premier David Eby says.
B.C. begins offering in-province immunotherapy treatment for lymphoma, leukemia

B.C. begins offering in-province immunotherapy treatment for lymphoma, leukemia

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is beginning to offer an immunotherapy cancer treatment in the province for some patients who haven't had success with standard chemotherapy or radiation.

BC Hydro restoring power after wind storm leaves thousands in the dark

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro is restoring electricity to customers after strong wind gusts knocked out power to thousands of customers. Environment Canada issued wind warnings Saturday for parts of British Columbia and many are still in effect today.
Springing forward happens early morning Sunday in qathet region

Springing forward happens early morning Sunday in qathet region

Time change a welcome for many, but not for our circadian rhythm