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Drought conditions challenging on B.C.'s south coast, but fish protected: BC Hydro

Drought conditions challenging on B.C.'s south coast, but fish protected: BC Hydro

VANCOUVER — A new report from BC Hydro says its power generating system is meeting challenges caused by severe drought in several British Columbia regions, even as levels in some southwestern reservoirs are at or near record-breaking lows. The B.C.
Grieving mother runs daily marathon around Health Ministry building in call for safe drug supply

Grieving mother runs daily marathon around Health Ministry building in call for safe drug supply

Jessica Michalofsky believes a safe drug supply would have prevented the death of her son at the age of 25
Rollout of flu shots in B.C. has a bumpy start

Rollout of flu shots in B.C. has a bumpy start

Some who hadn’t registered or booked appointments were able to get flu shots from pharmacies, while others reported they were turned away and told to register on the GetVaccinated website.
B.C. court rejects sentence appeal from Burnaby 'lucky murderer'

B.C. court rejects sentence appeal from Burnaby 'lucky murderer'

Domenic Botticelli shot his brother and sister-in-law at their mother's home on Mother's Day in 2017.
Animal rights protesters jailed for Abbotsford pig farm break-in

Animal rights protesters jailed for Abbotsford pig farm break-in

"She feels compelled to expose what she describes as atrocities," the judge said of activist Amy Soranno.
Knife threat at B.C. private school alleged in lawsuit

Knife threat at B.C. private school alleged in lawsuit

Court documents allege one student held another against a locker room wall and made stabbing motions at his stomach with a knife.
Deaths among B.C.'s homeless people increased 75% in 2021

Deaths among B.C.'s homeless people increased 75% in 2021

Deaths among homeless people in B.C. jumped significantly in 2021 compared to the year prior, and that increase was also seen in Kelowna. A Coroners Service report released Wednesday shows 247 people experiencing homelessness died across B.C.
Besides jail time, prosecution wants internet ban, firearms prohibition for Amanda Todd's tormenter

Besides jail time, prosecution wants internet ban, firearms prohibition for Amanda Todd's tormenter

Defence argues man convicted of sextorting the Port Coquitlam teen should receive six years in jail instead of the 12 that the Crown is seeking.
Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association girls take tournament gold in Vancouver

Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association girls take tournament gold in Vancouver

Girls ages 10-14 take U15 title.
B.C. tourism sector eyes banner fall-winter season

B.C. tourism sector eyes banner fall-winter season

End to travel restrictions seen as bigger tourist magnet than a low Canadian dollar