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Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Scott Gurney took time to ponder his options before collecting the prize, keeping the ticket in a drawer where he would occasionally look at it
‘They need help right now’: Forum stresses need for rapid access to detox services

‘They need help right now’: Forum stresses need for rapid access to detox services

The Tseshaht First Nation organized a forum to address the opioid crisis.
Vernon doctor honoured posthumously for rescuing son from Thompson River

Vernon doctor honoured posthumously for rescuing son from Thompson River

He was able to get his young son out of the water to safety, but was swept away by the strong current and did not resurface.
B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

Ravi Kahlon spoke to mayors at a UBCM housing summit the day after he and the premier unveiled the government’s housing strategy, which includes introducing legislation that will allow up to four units on a single-family lot.
How one B.C. school is turning its CO2 emissions into soap

How one B.C. school is turning its CO2 emissions into soap

Surrey school joins businesses, institutions adopting small-scale carbon capture and use
B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

This is the last of a two-part Western Investor special report on the millions of dollars in government spending, which is meant to provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable in British Columbia
Province consolidates nursing program at UBC Okanagan

Province consolidates nursing program at UBC Okanagan

“This shift, once fully approved, protects our robust program in the Okanagan at UBCO," says Dr. Andrew Hay, Provost and Vice President, Academic at Okanagan College.
'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

In January, the Lone Star Conference decided to decline the Red Leafs' affiliate membership agreement renewal.
B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission seeks 6 new B.C. ridings, revisions to 72 others

B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission seeks 6 new B.C. ridings, revisions to 72 others

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Electoral Boundaries Commission is recommending the creation of six more electoral districts in the province, raising the number of ridings to 93 from the current 87.
Conflict erupting on municipal councils stems from unprecedented pressures: experts

Conflict erupting on municipal councils stems from unprecedented pressures: experts

Analysts attribute recent council battles to everything from increasing demands on municipalities to erosion of respect for public office, lingering pandemic effects and lack of experience