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B.C. housing activity in November down 50% year-over-year

B.C. housing activity in November down 50% year-over-year

November 2022 marks another slow month for housing activity as the industry is squeezed by interest rate hikes.
Soccer world cup a dream event for Powell River Villa goalkeeper

Soccer world cup a dream event for Powell River Villa goalkeeper

"The way I thought about it, when am I ever going to go to the Middle East? I thought I might as well go and take that experience in." ~ Matt Liknes
Dr. Henry's COVID orders breached charter, B.C. judge told

Dr. Henry's COVID orders breached charter, B.C. judge told

Data interpretation made "the virus... more dangerous than it actually was," the plaintiff's lawyer told the court.
China easing travel bans could breathe life into B.C. birth tourism, says immigration expert

China easing travel bans could breathe life into B.C. birth tourism, says immigration expert

The number of non-residents paying for births in B.C. hospitals has dropped over 80 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels. The decline is attributed to China's travel restrictions, says an immigration policy expert.
Nanaimo dance duo gets boost from Eurythmics singer

Nanaimo dance duo gets boost from Eurythmics singer

Vancouver Island dance duo Funkanometry capped its best year to date with a shout-out from Annie Lennox that sent its social-media accounts into overdrive.
Not 'rocket science': B.C. judge tells lawyers to get COVID hearings online

Not 'rocket science': B.C. judge tells lawyers to get COVID hearings online

Justice David Crerar ruled the public would benefit by being able to view the proceedings.
Seattle woman donates island near Gabriola as nature reserve

Seattle woman donates island near Gabriola as nature reserve

Family of the late Betty Swift hopes Link Island becomes a location for climate-change research
As B.C.'s vaccination rates improve, big gaps remain among pregnant women

As B.C.'s vaccination rates improve, big gaps remain among pregnant women

Vaccination rates against whooping cough have more than doubled among pregnant British Columbians during the pandemic, but the province still falls behind the rest of the country.
Bowser family welcomes baby in wake of devastating gas station fire

Bowser family welcomes baby in wake of devastating gas station fire

“It’s crazy because at about 9:50 on the 6th the fire had started, and on the 9th about 9:50 we were holding baby.”
Deadly avian flu virus taking toll on wild birds

Deadly avian flu virus taking toll on wild birds

Water fowl, raptors and even crows and ravens are likely seeing untold losses, say Island wildlife rescue organizations.