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Metro Vancouver says stench from Burnaby refinery didn't breach air quality limits

Metro Vancouver says stench from Burnaby refinery didn't breach air quality limits

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver says an acrid odour that blanketed parts of the region on Sunday contained elevated contaminant levels, but didn't breach pollution standards.
Violent crime decreasing following police efforts, City of Dawson Creek says

Violent crime decreasing following police efforts, City of Dawson Creek says

Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, like many communities across B.C., have been dealing with an increase in crime over the past year, with shootings in both cities
Police watchdog wants review of B.C.'s officer's punishment for 'predatory' actions

Police watchdog wants review of B.C.'s officer's punishment for 'predatory' actions

VICTORIA — B.C.'s police complaint commissioner has ordered a review of the discipline handed out to an officer over sexual misconduct claims, saying the punishment didn't fit the seriousness of the sexual allegations that were "predatory in nature.
Burnaby woman fails breath test after driving wrong way with flat tire on Highway 1

Burnaby woman fails breath test after driving wrong way with flat tire on Highway 1

The woman was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
Talks fail to avert Vancouver transit strike, paralyzing bus and SeaBus service

Talks fail to avert Vancouver transit strike, paralyzing bus and SeaBus service

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver has been left without most bus services and SeaBus after weekend talks between transit supervisors and the Coast Mountain Bus Company broke down without a deal.
Union warns SkyTrain could shut down too as deadline for Vancouver bus strike looms

Union warns SkyTrain could shut down too as deadline for Vancouver bus strike looms

VANCOUVER — The union representing SkyTrain employees in Metro Vancouver says it's prepared to shut down all services Monday in solidarity with bus supervisors as a deadline to resolve a dispute with Coast Mountain Bus Company looms.
Metro Vancouver issues air quality bulletin after noxious smell triggers complaints

Metro Vancouver issues air quality bulletin after noxious smell triggers complaints

VANCOUVER — Officials in Metro Vancouver fielded about 100 complaints about a putrid smell permeating British Columbia's Lower Mainland on Sunday, prompting the regional federation of municipalities to issue an air quality bulletin for the area.
Prince George resident living life to the fullest with Alzheimer's disease

Prince George resident living life to the fullest with Alzheimer's disease

Brian Stanley, former Prince George educator, talks about living life to the fullest after his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
B.C. man killed by snowplow remembered as 'kindest, most loving' father

B.C. man killed by snowplow remembered as 'kindest, most loving' father

Anthony Hetzel, 31, leaves behind a wife and a young son after being tragically struck and killed by the driver of a snowplow.
B.C. nurse who 'used unreasonable force' reprimanded

B.C. nurse who 'used unreasonable force' reprimanded

The nurse's conduct "did not foster an environment that respects patient dignity," college finds.