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UBCO School of Nursing adds Indigenous Master of Science program

UBCO School of Nursing adds Indigenous Master of Science program

“Canada’s universal health-care system is one of the best in the world, yet Indigenous Peoples continue to experience poor health outcomes due to colonialism and racism,” says Dr. Donna Kurtz, an Indigenous scholar and nurse
Delta-raised musician wants to disrupt digital streaming

Delta-raised musician wants to disrupt digital streaming

Ryder Havdale launches new app, Helios, so artists get more return
'Coolest thing I've ever found': B.C. boy finds shark tooth during field trip

'Coolest thing I've ever found': B.C. boy finds shark tooth during field trip

The seven-year-old boy found the bright orange shark tooth in the ocean off Coles Bay.
No car cage cash for B.C. strata owners

No car cage cash for B.C. strata owners

Two strata owners had their catalytic converter stolen and sought compensation for a cage they built around their vehicle following the theft.
Vancouver sex worker alleges police, government breaches of privacy

Vancouver sex worker alleges police, government breaches of privacy

Police and government defendants say there's no expectation of privacy in conviction records.
Rain gardens filter out tire toxin lethal to salmon, B.C. study shows

Rain gardens filter out tire toxin lethal to salmon, B.C. study shows

A first-of-its-kind experiment in a rain garden in Vancouver, B.C., has shown green infrastructure can remove more than 90% of a tire toxin highly lethal to salmon.
B.C. ministry must solve financial crisis at urgent and primary care centre: Furstenau

B.C. ministry must solve financial crisis at urgent and primary care centre: Furstenau

Vancouver Coastal Health and Seymour Health Centre Inc. are in a dispute over withheld licences and unpaid lease payments.
Contract negotiations enter critical stage for B.C. port workers, maritime employers

Contract negotiations enter critical stage for B.C. port workers, maritime employers

Both sides eligible now to issue 72-hour strike, lockout notice as economy hits skids and U.S. West Coast port employers reach tentative deal with ILWU
Indian bands in Similkameen Valley share public grievance with Copper Mountain Mine acquisition

Indian bands in Similkameen Valley share public grievance with Copper Mountain Mine acquisition

The open-pit mine has been a staple in the area for generations, and according to the bands, has had "serious impacts" on the Similkameen River and its tributaries.
Surrey councillor found violating code of conduct in police service vote

Surrey councillor found violating code of conduct in police service vote

"This is more a question of political accountability than it is legal accountability," says SFU political scientist Stewart Prest.