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Man in wheelchair left stranded after airline refused boarding

Man in wheelchair left stranded after airline refused boarding

Tim Kubash was booked on a WestJet flight leaving from Victoria International Airport, trying to get home to Salmon Arm.
Ferry worker union calls for contract to be reopened to hike wages

Ferry worker union calls for contract to be reopened to hike wages

The union argues that if wages aren’t increased, more ferry workers will leave, putting an extra burden on those left behind
Union challenges B.C. Ferries' clean-shaven rule for workers

Union challenges B.C. Ferries' clean-shaven rule for workers

Rule, which is related to use of masks and respirators, is affecting members of the Sikh faith, says union
Salvation Army kettles welcomed back to BC Liquor stores

Salvation Army kettles welcomed back to BC Liquor stores

“One of our concerns was that the food bank campaign would suffer if people had already made a donation to the kettle campaign outside of our stores,” stated the BCLDB.
'Five Guys' killer's sentencing won't take place until July

'Five Guys' killer's sentencing won't take place until July

Eustache and three of his co-accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges.
Scam involving bitcoin costs Victoria victim almost $50,000

Scam involving bitcoin costs Victoria victim almost $50,000

The case began when the victim received an email that appeared to be from PayPal indicating the person owed $499, an amount later upped to $49,999.
First Nations work with feds to develop new marine guidelines for North Coast B.C.

First Nations work with feds to develop new marine guidelines for North Coast B.C.

New guidelines for vessels travelling between Kitimat and an opening to the Hecate Straight, just south of Kitkatla, aim to improve safety and decrease conflict between First Nation communities, coastal communities and commercial ships, Omar Alghabra
Many Canadians plan to spend less on Christmas presents, entertaining

Many Canadians plan to spend less on Christmas presents, entertaining

People are also scaling back their charitable donations, a new poll has found.
Delta, B.C., mayor calls for review of snow alerts after winter maintenance 'failure'

Delta, B.C., mayor calls for review of snow alerts after winter maintenance 'failure'

DELTA, B.C. — A Metro Vancouver mayor is calling for the B.C. government to review its snow removal contracts and consider using its emergency alert system to better inform drivers of dangerous road conditions.
Vancouver targeted by Chinese police for 'service centre': reports

Vancouver targeted by Chinese police for 'service centre': reports

Safeguard Defenders says media reports indicate a Chinese police-run 'service station' may be operating in Vancouver.