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Health care remains B.C.'s biggest expense with some added 'wild cards'

Health care remains B.C.'s biggest expense with some added 'wild cards'

B.C.'s aging population will only serve to add to health-care costs, says public health policy expert Jason Sutherland.
Beedie clears legal hurdle in Kingsgate Mall lease dispute with school board

Beedie clears legal hurdle in Kingsgate Mall lease dispute with school board

Ryan Beedie: "All we've asked for is to have our day in court because it's a very significant issue for us."
B.C. woman finds her wallet after it was lost at sea for months

B.C. woman finds her wallet after it was lost at sea for months

A Tofino resident has gone viral after finding her missing wallet eight months later, right on the beach near her home.
Extradition hearing proceeds for ex-general wanted in Mexico

Extradition hearing proceeds for ex-general wanted in Mexico

The hearing was delayed from November after new evidence contained in a new supplemental record of the case arrived via diplomatic channels from the Mexican government.
BC NDP budget has room to spend money and should, says economist

BC NDP budget has room to spend money and should, says economist

Marc Lee of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says with economic growth halted due to interest rate hikes, now is the time for the provincial government to maintain spending, despite concerns over the rising cost of debt.
Man arrested for robbing blind, homeless man in Vancouver, police say

Man arrested for robbing blind, homeless man in Vancouver, police say

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a 37-year-old man has been charged over accusations he robbed a blind, homeless man of his cane earlier this week.
B.C. has longest walk-in clinic wait times in Canada

B.C. has longest walk-in clinic wait times in Canada

The average wait time in Victoria was 107 minutes, or one hour and 47 minutes.
After daughter allegedly threatened with rape, father questions B.C. ski club's response

After daughter allegedly threatened with rape, father questions B.C. ski club's response

A North Shore father says he had to pull his daughter out of her ski club on Grouse Mountain after alleged verbal and physical threats made against the 13-year-old were not handled seriously.
Tasers were for self-protection, says B.C. drug dealer

Tasers were for self-protection, says B.C. drug dealer

Cameron John Kowbell has been found guilty of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a non-firearm.
B.C. teacher disciplined for hijab Halloween costume comments

B.C. teacher disciplined for hijab Halloween costume comments

Surrey substitute teacher asked hijab-wearing student if they had been trick-or-treating.