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'Wintry mix' across Lower Mainland could mean sloppy commute for Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a series of snowfall warnings for parts of B.C.'s Lower Mainland, heralding a sloppy evening commute for Metro Vancouver.
Safety board says broken wheel caused 61-car CN Rail derailment in B.C.

Safety board says broken wheel caused 61-car CN Rail derailment in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board says a broken wheel was to blame for a train derailment in B.C.'s Fraser Valley more than three years ago that spilled six million kilograms of potash.
Break-and-enter results in 14 sets of deer antlers stolen from B.C. property

Break-and-enter results in 14 sets of deer antlers stolen from B.C. property

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Police in Fort St. John, B.C., are on the lookout after a number of hunting trophies were stolen, including 14 sets of deer antlers. Mounties say the break-in was reported at an abandoned property on Feb.
Fort St. John RCMP searching for stolen antlers, animal hides, and ammunition

Fort St. John RCMP searching for stolen antlers, animal hides, and ammunition

The Fort St. John RCMP say they're on the hunt for stolen trophy antlers, hides, and ammunition, taken from an abandoned property located on the 8200 block of 98 St.
B.C.'s Gracey Hemstreet becomes first woman to complete — and win — Red Bull Hardline

B.C.'s Gracey Hemstreet becomes first woman to complete — and win — Red Bull Hardline

The 19-year-old Sechelt downhill mountain biker triumphed at the Red Bull Hardline course in Tasmania’s Maydena Bike Park on Feb. 24, making history.
Dead woman's estate must pay UBC $594K for wage fraud

Dead woman's estate must pay UBC $594K for wage fraud

Wanda Barbara Moscipan gave herself wage increases and merit pay by forging supervisors' signatures.
Uncooperative B.C. lawyer suspended for second time in past year

Uncooperative B.C. lawyer suspended for second time in past year

Hearing panel finds lawyer acted in a conflict of interest and improperly borrowed money from a client.
A wintry mix of rain and snow headed for to Metro Vancouver, Whistler, Fraser Valley

A wintry mix of rain and snow headed for to Metro Vancouver, Whistler, Fraser Valley

VANCOUVER — A special weather statement for a wintry mix of rain and snow has prompted an advisory for drivers in parts of British Columbia’s South Coast to prepare for poor road conditions.
B.C.'s minimum wage now pegged to inflation, will rise to $17.40 per hour

B.C.'s minimum wage now pegged to inflation, will rise to $17.40 per hour

A pay hike in June will raise the minimum hourly wage by 3.9% in line with inflation. Changes to B.C.'s labour laws mean annual increases will now occur automatically.
Helicopter giant contests B.C. government air ambulance contract award

Helicopter giant contests B.C. government air ambulance contract award

More than 7,300 patients are transported either by helicopter or airplane annually in B.C., says Airbus filing.