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'Absolutely traumatizing': B.C. woman shares story of 85 medical appointments in 2 years

'Absolutely traumatizing': B.C. woman shares story of 85 medical appointments in 2 years

Natalie Lacasse has a complex medical history — one she says has resulted in being turned away or not being taken seriously.
Crofton mill to be idled for 30 days, Port Alberni for two weeks

Crofton mill to be idled for 30 days, Port Alberni for two weeks

The closures come just five months after senior governments contributed $18.8 million to support the Crofton mill and its jobs
B.C. massage therapist asked patient about 'bondage therapy'

B.C. massage therapist asked patient about 'bondage therapy'

Craig Hall also called massage parlours "rub-and-tug" establishments, according to a disciplinary action from the College of Massage Therapists of BC.
Two wildfires burning on Vancouver Island as northern B.C. faces evacuations

Two wildfires burning on Vancouver Island as northern B.C. faces evacuations

Both fires are believed to be human-caused, and neither is putting any homes or other buildings at risk.
B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

As Canada aims to ramp up extraction of critical minerals, a new report calls out several B.C. mines for their environmental records and risky operations.
Man accused in Lynn Valley library stabbing spree pleads guilty in court

Man accused in Lynn Valley library stabbing spree pleads guilty in court

Yannick Bandaogo, 30, has pleaded guilty to one count of second degree murder and five counts of attempted murder, as well as aggravated assault
Break in Madison Scott case shocks Vanderhoof mayor, MLA, MP

Break in Madison Scott case shocks Vanderhoof mayor, MLA, MP

"It's devastating news, it's not the outcome that anybody was wanting"
B.C. creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities

B.C. creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has released 12 priorities for anti-racism research in its first update since the Anti-Racism Data Act came into effect last June.
Get on the bus: funding supports rural regional transportation

Get on the bus: funding supports rural regional transportation

To date, 16 northern B.C. communities and organizations have received funding.
'I threw up at work': Vancouver man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket

'I threw up at work': Vancouver man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket

“I thought, ‘What is going on, is this real?’” he says.