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B.C. moves to accelerate process for thousands needing a family doctor

B.C. moves to accelerate process for thousands needing a family doctor

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is bringing in new digital tools to help hundreds of thousands of residents who need a family doctor find one faster and easier.
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Judge denies bid to toss Ibrahim Ali murder verdict for court delays

Judge denies bid to toss Ibrahim Ali murder verdict for court delays

Ibrahim Ali awaits sentencing for first-degree murder in the death of a 13-year-old Burnaby girl now that a bid to have his guilty verdict thrown out for delays has been dismissed.
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Unknown substance closes down section of B.C. hospital, impacts staff health

Unknown substance closes down section of B.C. hospital, impacts staff health

After the incident, Interior Health said several staff reported feeling unwell and some presented to the ER.
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Two dead in northern B.C. First Nation, suspect hurt after standoff with police

Two dead in northern B.C. First Nation, suspect hurt after standoff with police

TSAY KEH DENE, B.C. — Two people are dead after a reported shooting in a northern B.C. First Nation.
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Fresh drilling set after promising find near old Craigmont Mine site northwest of Merritt

Fresh drilling set after promising find near old Craigmont Mine site northwest of Merritt

The new mining operation could be good news for the province.
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B.C. man rides motorcycle 1,000 km to see total eclipse of sun

B.C. man rides motorcycle 1,000 km to see total eclipse of sun

"It was a very emotional four to five minutes."
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B.C. accountant stripped of CPA designation due to 'flagrant lack of concern for his client'

B.C. accountant stripped of CPA designation due to 'flagrant lack of concern for his client'

A panel of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia ruled clients suffered significant "losses, penalties, and hardship" as a result of "careless tax advice."
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Volunteer time crucial to Powell River Regals tournament success

Volunteer time crucial to Powell River Regals tournament success

Community all in when it came to supporting Coy Cup hockey championship
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B.C. plans law allowing police to arrest or ticket over school disruptions

B.C. plans law allowing police to arrest or ticket over school disruptions

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that it says will put in place 20-metre access zones around schools to protect students from disruptive behaviour, including aggressive protests.
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Punk rock drummer Jon Card dead at 63, played with SNFU, D.O.A. and the Subhumans

Punk rock drummer Jon Card dead at 63, played with SNFU, D.O.A. and the Subhumans

VANCOUVER — Drummer Jon Card, who played stints with Canadian punk rockers D.O.A., SNFU, The Subhumans and Personality Crisis, has died at the age of 63 in Vancouver.
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