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B.C. MLA pay freeze won't solve legislature inflation crunch

B.C. MLA pay freeze won't solve legislature inflation crunch

NDP house leader Ravi Kahlon agreed with BC Liberal and Green counterparts that lawmakers shouldn't get a raise while British Columbians are grappling with higher costs.
B.C. taxpayers would pay COVID class-action bill if government loses, judge says

B.C. taxpayers would pay COVID class-action bill if government loses, judge says

A judge is hearing arguments on an application for class-action certification.
Birth tourism dad from China suing B.C. hospital, doctors and 'birth hotel'

Birth tourism dad from China suing B.C. hospital, doctors and 'birth hotel'

Peng Chen claims Richmond Hospital, two doctors and a Richmond birthing house are liable for alleged brain damage suffered by his son at birth.
Former BC Ferries vessel mysteriously moored in Howe Sound

Former BC Ferries vessel mysteriously moored in Howe Sound

Since early November, the former Queen of Tsawwassen — one of two original BC Ferries vessels — has been moored off of Gambier Island. But who owns the boat and why it's there remains a mystery.
Internal documents suggest gas industry created global 'disinformation' playbook

Internal documents suggest gas industry created global 'disinformation' playbook

The strategy documents from the International Gas Union appear to have been drafted with input from the Canadian Gas Association and show a global campaign to shape the role of LNG in the face of climate action.
British Columbians' private health data not secure, says privacy commissioner

British Columbians' private health data not secure, says privacy commissioner

"Neither a malicious attack nor an authorized employee abusing their credentials is likely to be caught in the act."
Researcher spent much of his life documenting southern resident orcas

Researcher spent much of his life documenting southern resident orcas

Ken Balcomb, founder and senior scientist at the Center of Whale Research in Friday Harbor, Washington, has died at the age of 82.
Escaping B.C. strata cat subject of off-leash complaints

Escaping B.C. strata cat subject of off-leash complaints

"Someone saw the cat roaming freely and using an owner's garden as a litter box."
Photos: 7 notable product placement milestones in pop culture

Photos: 7 notable product placement milestones in pop culture

These are seven standout examples of product placement throughout media history
Shaming shoplifters a way to fight back, protect staff, say retailers

Shaming shoplifters a way to fight back, protect staff, say retailers

Retailers fed up with shoplifters are publicly posting photos of prolific offenders in hopes of deterring them.