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New BCIT health sciences centre set to finally open in September

New BCIT health sciences centre set to finally open in September

"The BCIT Health Sciences Centre has been designed to meet the needs of students today and for years to come."
B.C. man who killed, dismembered roommate loses appeal

B.C. man who killed, dismembered roommate loses appeal

On April 17, 2018, Ernest Hosack was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole eligibility for 15 years.
Vancouver plans for removal of beached barge, months after it washed up during storm

Vancouver plans for removal of beached barge, months after it washed up during storm

VANCOUVER — A timeline has finally been announced for the removal of a huge barge that wedged itself onto a beach in Vancouver's English Bay last November.
B.C. stock promoter used Colombia 'boiler room' in offshore scheme, SEC alleges

B.C. stock promoter used Colombia 'boiler room' in offshore scheme, SEC alleges

Former Vancouver investment adviser Bradley Moynes is charged with multiple counts of securities fraud.
Save Old Growth says it's ending major road protests

Save Old Growth says it's ending major road protests

After drawing the ire of angry drivers on major roadways to draw attention to old-growth logging, the group appears to be changing its tactics
New flood watch, high stream advisories, evacuation alerts as rains swell B.C. rivers

New flood watch, high stream advisories, evacuation alerts as rains swell B.C. rivers

VANCOUVER — Recent heavy rains across British Columbia's central and southern Interior are swelling river levels in many areas, prompting a renewed flood watch and more high streamflow advisories.
RIP Wrinkles: Vancouver skin clinic buys dedicated park bench

RIP Wrinkles: Vancouver skin clinic buys dedicated park bench

Each bench costs $7,500.
Vancouver Shipyards violated welder's rights with drug tests, labour relations board rules

Vancouver Shipyards violated welder's rights with drug tests, labour relations board rules

An employee at the North Van shipyard was awarded $1,000 in damages after a BC Labour Relations Board arbitrator ruled three drug tests following a minor workplace accident weren't justified.
Two officers undergo surgery, third in hospital after fatal shooting at Saanich bank

Two officers undergo surgery, third in hospital after fatal shooting at Saanich bank

Homes and businesses near the bank were evacuated when police discovered a “potential explosive device” in a vehicle. The B.C. RCMP explosives disposal unit was called in to deal with the device but has since left the scene.
B.C. premier says he'll step aside as NDP leader, won't seek re-election

B.C. premier says he'll step aside as NDP leader, won't seek re-election

Premier John Horgan said after two bouts of cancer — throat cancer in 2021 and bladder cancer in 2008 — he is tired.