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B.C. financial outlook improving for now, surplus forecast, says minister

B.C. financial outlook improving for now, surplus forecast, says minister

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's financial bottom line is showing signs of improvement, with a surplus of $706 million forecast for the current fiscal year, although the longer-range outlook foresees slowdowns and at least two consecutive deficits.
North Shore Rescue saves hiker who suffered massive heart attack

North Shore Rescue saves hiker who suffered massive heart attack

Burnaby man experiencing severe chest pains on the top of Mount Strachan flown to hospital
NDP set aside $875 million to handle COVID-19 prevention, mitigation

NDP set aside $875 million to handle COVID-19 prevention, mitigation

The province's updated budget forecasts a $706 million surplus, a turnaround from a predicted $5.5 billion deficit.
UBCM: Burnaby mayor slams provincial government on housing

UBCM: Burnaby mayor slams provincial government on housing

"If you're not at the table, you're part of the meal," Mike Hurley said.
Workers at Purdys threaten to strike

Workers at Purdys threaten to strike

The union has issued a 72-hour strike notice.
U.S. enviro charity activist suspected of NDP leadership vote buying also involved with civic party

U.S. enviro charity activist suspected of NDP leadership vote buying also involved with civic party

Activist Atiya Jaffar offered to pay $10 membership fees for prospective voters while on an Instagram live event hosted by NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai.
Fire near Hope grows to 500 hectares, evacuation orders still in place

Fire near Hope grows to 500 hectares, evacuation orders still in place

The BC Wildfire Service is hoping helicopter crews have better visibility today.

Female pedestrian injured in Surrey hit-and-run

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian. Police were called to King George Blvd near 72 Ave at about 9 p.m. Sunday.
B.C. man convicted in young girl's murder in 1978 loses appeal

B.C. man convicted in young girl's murder in 1978 loses appeal

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man found guilty in the death of a young girl in 1978 has lost an appeal of his first-degree murder conviction. GRAPHIC WARNING: The following details may be disturbing for some readers. A unanimous ruling by the B.C.
Wildfire in B.C.'s Peace region doubles, no rain expected for relief

Wildfire in B.C.'s Peace region doubles, no rain expected for relief

HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says a fire in British Columbia's Peace region has grown out of control due to high winds, noting temperatures are expected to increase and no precipitation has been forecast for the area.