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Losing son in tugboat sinking, Tsawwassen mom demands action now

Losing son in tugboat sinking, Tsawwassen mom demands action now

The TSB says there is currently no requirement for towing companies to assess any of the risks that might be present in their operations, which puts crews, tugs, tows and the environment at risk.
Canfor hopes for quick solution to repurpose Taylor mill site

Canfor hopes for quick solution to repurpose Taylor mill site

'A good facility in a good location,' says Canfor Pulp president
'Absolutely broke my heart': Tied-up dog with deep neck wound rescued from B.C. yard

'Absolutely broke my heart': Tied-up dog with deep neck wound rescued from B.C. yard

The dog was found tied up in a yard filled with garbage and feces, wet from rain and curled in a tight ball in some mud.
B.C. provides list of birth-control methods to be covered

B.C. provides list of birth-control methods to be covered

List of options, including brand names, includes everything from oral contraceptives to copper and hormonal intrauterine devices commonly called IUDs, hormonal injections and the morning-after pill.
B.C. court greenlights Catholic school sexual abuse class action

B.C. court greenlights Catholic school sexual abuse class action

The case involves two Metro Vancouver Catholic schools and allegations of abuse by Christian Brothers from Newfoundland and Labrador’s notorious Mount Cashel Orphanage.
This new device will tell you exactly where your stolen bike is

This new device will tell you exactly where your stolen bike is

North Vancouver co-founder Fraser Vaage says Snik Bike's tracking information can easily be sent to police
B.C. appeal court doubles damages against negligent surgeon

B.C. appeal court doubles damages against negligent surgeon

A B.C. man who broke his arm as a child has had B.C.'s Court of Appeal increase his damages from $175,000 to $360,000.
A pedestrian in Fort St. John, B.C., killed by snow clearing equipment

A pedestrian in Fort St. John, B.C., killed by snow clearing equipment

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A man has died in northeastern British Columbia after being hit by a piece of equipment used for snow clearing. The pedestrian was on a street in a business area of Fort St. John when he was hit Monday.
Tragic tugboat sinking in B.C. waters prompts safety recommendations

Tragic tugboat sinking in B.C. waters prompts safety recommendations

The TSB issued a report on its investigation two years after the sinking.
B.C.'s industrial heritage being mapped

B.C.'s industrial heritage being mapped

Heritage BC seeks public submissions for its new digital Industrial Heritage Cultural Map