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B.C. looks at broader recognition of workplace trauma

B.C. looks at broader recognition of workplace trauma

“If you don’t have the presumption for mental health [injuries], it’s very difficult to prove it is work-related," said Labour Minister Harry Bains
B.C. nurses ratify new three-year collective agreement

B.C. nurses ratify new three-year collective agreement

VICTORIA — Nurses in British Columbia have ratified a new three-year collective agreement covering about 51,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in the province.
B.C. Securities Commission to bypass hearing panels for minor violations

B.C. Securities Commission to bypass hearing panels for minor violations

Those who work in the public securities industry in B.C. will face fines from the B.C. Securities Commission without first going to a hearing panel.
64-year-old in custody after attempted armed robbery at Chilliwack, B.C., bank

64-year-old in custody after attempted armed robbery at Chilliwack, B.C., bank

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — A 64-year-old man has been taken into custody after an attempted armed robbery at a CIBC bank in Chilliwack, B.C.
Grand chief says B.C. declaration fund 'special moment in history' to build province

Grand chief says B.C. declaration fund 'special moment in history' to build province

VICTORIA — Indigenous leaders in British Columbia say a $200-million provincial government fund will help First Nations participate fully in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
UBC seeks patent on blood thinner with 'enormous potential'

UBC seeks patent on blood thinner with 'enormous potential'

A new medical advancement in blood thinning treatment for heart attacks and strokes is in the works at UBC, following promising results in mice.
North Vancouver team named finalist in national space food contest

North Vancouver team named finalist in national space food contest

Designed by staff at Ecoation, part of the grow system prototype creates protein from fungus.
BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

Announcement follows sudden and major overhaul of board members last summer
B.C. childcare company alleges defamation in Google reviews

B.C. childcare company alleges defamation in Google reviews

Company alleges Port Moody parents gave one-star reviews and left comments that damaged its reputation.
BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

The hospital is asking children who are showing symptoms of illness to refrain from attending non-emergency clinic appointments as they can be re-booked.