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B.C. woman wins $165 in dog-bites-dog case

B.C. woman wins $165 in dog-bites-dog case

Woman says she had to re-home her dog after a "campaign of character assassination."
Investors flock to First Nation land as Kelowna home, condo values slump

Investors flock to First Nation land as Kelowna home, condo values slump

B.C.’s Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act does not apply to reserve land or treaty land unless a First Nation chooses to opt in through an agreement with the province.
B.C. lawsuits allege lithium batteries became rockets in fatal fire

B.C. lawsuits allege lithium batteries became rockets in fatal fire

"Jets of flaming gas venting from the tops of cells in the e-bike battery turned each into a tiny, unguided metal rocket."
Organ donation gives two Lions Bay families a chance to look forward

Organ donation gives two Lions Bay families a chance to look forward

Ryan Burke, 27, got a second chance at life with a double lung transplant. He lives on the same street as the parents of Michael Brown, whose organs transformed the lives of 10 people.
After coroner’s inquest, NDP government agrees SROs not viable for the long-term

After coroner’s inquest, NDP government agrees SROs not viable for the long-term

Statement from Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "We are committed to working with all partners to identify actions, ensure safety, and prevent future tragedies."
BC Hydro hosting info sessions on Williston reservoir

BC Hydro hosting info sessions on Williston reservoir

BC Hydro will host open houses in Hudson’s Hope on Feb. 7 and Mackenzie on Feb. 8 to discuss the forecast of the Williston reservoir before spring arrives, with the region experiencing drought.
Fort St. John Hospital Foundation celebrating 30 years

Fort St. John Hospital Foundation celebrating 30 years

The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation is celebrating 30 years in 2024, and will mark the milestone year by releasing a series of 'Did you know?' facts on social media about the non-profit over the next twelve months.
What to do if I find a bat in my blinds?

What to do if I find a bat in my blinds?

BC Community Bat Program seeking data from folks who have or haven’t found bats in outdoor roll-up blinds or awnings.
Canada failed to protect endangered birds, rules federal court

Canada failed to protect endangered birds, rules federal court

Canada's decision to protect nests instead of the critical habitat of 24 at-risk bird species — including the threatened B.C. marbled murrelet — was 'unreasonable,' ruled a federal court.
Online comics, games and quiz to mark Safer Internet Day

Online comics, games and quiz to mark Safer Internet Day

Learn how to keep kids safe online with new Zoe & Molly resources launched on Safer Internet Day by Canadian Centre for Child Protection.