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Kittens being cared for after being left in a box outside Victoria SPCA

Kittens being cared for after being left in a box outside Victoria SPCA

All five of the kittens have been placed in foster homes, where they will stay through Christmas until ready for adoption in two weeks.
Sea cadet training in qathet challenging and peer-led

Sea cadet training in qathet challenging and peer-led

Naval skills, sailing, knots and cartography can lead to advanced training
B.C. Green Leader Furstenau looks to push 'reality' politics in 2024 election year

B.C. Green Leader Furstenau looks to push 'reality' politics in 2024 election year

VICTORIA — The approaching 2024 election in British Columbia is an opportunity for the Green Party to put forward issues that raise the bar for the province without worrying about wins and losses, Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says.
Prince George conservation group talks wood pellets in Japan

Prince George conservation group talks wood pellets in Japan

The trip was organized and supported by three Japanese environmental groups concerned about the loss of natural forests in BC and climate change.
Seniors advocate reports rise in antipsychotic drug use at BC care homes

Seniors advocate reports rise in antipsychotic drug use at BC care homes

Average wait times have increased a staggering 166% over the past five years, ranging from 65 days in Vancouver Coastal Health to 278 days in Northern Health.
Powell River Community Foundation gives out grants

Powell River Community Foundation gives out grants

Six organizations receive funds at ceremony
Hundreds of foreign-trained doctors boosting B.C. family medicine: Dix

Hundreds of foreign-trained doctors boosting B.C. family medicine: Dix

Health Minister Adrian Dix's comments come amid ongoing health-care woes including hospital overcrowding and many residents being left without a family doctor.
Family wants justice for Prince George woman killed in Mexico

Family wants justice for Prince George woman killed in Mexico

Val Vardabasso, 58, was living in Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, just south of the border with Arizona, and was killed in her home last week
Myra Falls Mine shutdown came with no notice for 300 employees: union

Myra Falls Mine shutdown came with no notice for 300 employees: union

“Imagine being told that not only are you being laid off for Christmas with no notice, you’re not even sure if you’re going to get paid,” says Unifor representative.
Kelowna MLAs urge housing minister to intervene to get tiny homes site open

Kelowna MLAs urge housing minister to intervene to get tiny homes site open

"This critical gap is preventing the project from moving forward, despite the readiness of the infrastructure and the pressing need within our community.”