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In memoriam: Debra Gail McKinnon Lockwood

In memoriam: Debra Gail McKinnon Lockwood

June 1, 1955 - April 30, 2024
Arrest warrant issued for disbarred B.C. lawyer Hong Guo

Arrest warrant issued for disbarred B.C. lawyer Hong Guo

Twice-disbarred lawyer Hong Guo has been found in contempt of court and faces up to 40 days in jail; however, she was a no-show at her May 21 hearing so a judge has had to issue a warrant for her arrest
One in five adult Canadians doesn't have a family doctor, study finds

One in five adult Canadians doesn't have a family doctor, study finds

A recent survey and peer-reviewed analysis have found British Columbians are the third least likely to have a family doctor in Canada and the most likely to use walk-in clinics.
Federal Canada Infrastructure Bank lending money to B.C. Ferries for electrification

Federal Canada Infrastructure Bank lending money to B.C. Ferries for electrification

While existing Island-class ferries are equipped to run on both diesel fuel and electricity, the new ferries will be fully electric.
London Drug ransom demand dropped from dark-web site; meaning unclear

London Drug ransom demand dropped from dark-web site; meaning unclear

In some cases, such a move has meant the ransomware victim has agreed to pay or negotiate, an expert says. London Drugs said Tuesday it is “unwilling and unable to pay ransom to these cybercriminals.” 
B.C. woman gave wrong delivery address, loses ‘stolen’ goods lawsuit

B.C. woman gave wrong delivery address, loses ‘stolen’ goods lawsuit

B.C. Civil Resolution member says lighting purchaser should have told company she was moving before it shipped the order.
B.C. emergency department to close again due to staffing shortage

B.C. emergency department to close again due to staffing shortage

The Clearwater emergency department is typically open 24 hours. It was last closed temporarily in December.
Dog park irritates City of Powell River resident

Dog park irritates City of Powell River resident

Brian Hasselback calls for council to relocate Westview facility
qathet School District briefs

qathet School District briefs

Mental health, digital apps and financial report discussed at monthly meeting
Why aren't fire breaks built proactively around wildfire-prone cities in B.C.?

Why aren't fire breaks built proactively around wildfire-prone cities in B.C.?

The City of Whitehorse in the Yukon is in the process of building a massive fuel break around the city, but it's not a strategy being adopted in B.C. for a number of reasons.