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B.C. to create new stand-alone Housing Ministry

The intention is to remove housing out from under the Ministry of the Attorney General, currently led by Murray Rankin, and give it its own budget and ministry.

Nov 22, 2022 1:05 PM Read more >

Another bird flu outbreak in Fraser Valley

Bird flu outbreak could worsen turkey shortage into Christmas

Nov 22, 2022 8:32 AM Read more >

New B.C. housing laws will set housing targets for municipalities, lift strata rental restrictions

Premier David Eby's proposed measures include laws that could order fast-growing municipalities to meet housing supply targets and end rental restrictions based on age or type of building.

Nov 22, 2022 8:24 AM Read more >

B.C.'s homicide rate increases for second year in a row

British Columbia had 25 more homicides in 2021 than in 2020.

Nov 21, 2022 5:40 PM Read more >

Great Canadian Entertainment gets fourth CEO in two years

The CEO shuffling started after Rod Baker resigned for getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Yukon when ineligible.

Nov 21, 2022 4:25 PM Read more >

Flag raised at legislature to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance

The Transgender Day of Remembrance was marked Sunday with the raising of the transgender flag at the legislature.

Nov 21, 2022 8:47 AM Read more >

TRU's Bascu awarded $600K Canada Research Chair for rural dementia study

A Thompson Rivers University faculty member has been awarded a prestigious Canada Research Chair to look into ways to improve health equity and quality of life for people living with dementia in rural areas. Dr.

Nov 20, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

B.C. public safety plan includes focus on repeat offenders, more mental health teams

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's premier says a new public safety plan for the province includes more mental health response teams and an increased focus on tackling repeat offenders.

Nov 20, 2022 3:08 PM Read more >

Hundreds of dolphins captured frolicking alongside B.C. Ferries vessel

Simone Thom happened to be looking out to sea when the pod appeared and quickly began taking a video. She estimates there were about 200 dolphins bounding through the waves together.

Nov 20, 2022 8:31 AM Read more >

Heavy construction loads adding weight to B.C. Ferries trips to Gulf Islands

It turns out the Salish Heron doesn’t have a weight problem — it’s just seeing a lot more heavy construction vehicles amid a building boom on the southern Gulf Islands

Nov 20, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >