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Province announces 10-year cancer action plan, including $440-million investment

Province announces 10-year cancer action plan, including $440-million investment

The initial funding aims to expand cancer-care teams, revise payment models for oncologists and other cancer-care professionals, improve cancer screening programs, and support travel costs for patients from rural communities.
Police, emergency crews respond to explosion, fire near Marine Building in Vancouver

Police, emergency crews respond to explosion, fire near Marine Building in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police and firefighters responded to an explosion and fire Friday night near the Marine Building in Vancouver.
Heavy snow forecast for much of B.C., including south coast

Heavy snow forecast for much of B.C., including south coast

VANCOUVER — Snowfall and winter storm warnings cover much of British Columbia as a weather system moves from north to south across the province this weekend.
Vancouver, Victoria and North Van are B.C.'s top rental cities

Vancouver, Victoria and North Van are B.C.'s top rental cities

Knowing which cities have the most renters can inform policy and help those looking for a place to live, says a rental expert.
Man charged with assault of media member, say Mounties in Surrey, B.C.

Man charged with assault of media member, say Mounties in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Charges have been laid against a man accused of assaulting a member of the media during protests of COVID-19 restrictions at the Pacific Highway Border Crossing in Surrey, B.C.
Privacy commissioners to probe alleged TikTok user data disclosure

Privacy commissioners to probe alleged TikTok user data disclosure

The commissioners are looking at whether valid and meaningful consent is being obtained for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
Lack of funds force April closure of Quest University in Squamish, B.C.

Lack of funds force April closure of Quest University in Squamish, B.C.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A private university based in Squamish, B.C., is shutting down at the end of April.
'A safe place for us': Ukrainian couple describes fleeing home, new life in B.C.

'A safe place for us': Ukrainian couple describes fleeing home, new life in B.C.

A young Ukrainian couple has found safety in Vancouver as nightmares persist of their home country left in ruin by Russia's military invasion.
Nurse practitioners can now assess patients for involuntary mental-health admission

Nurse practitioners can now assess patients for involuntary mental-health admission

The change to the Mental Health Act, effective immediately, means patients and police no longer need to face possible hours-long waits for a physician.
War veteran, 102, fulfills dream of flying again

War veteran, 102, fulfills dream of flying again

Peter Godwin Chance trained as a pilot during the Second World War, and always wanted to fly again. Last week, he finally got his chance, thanks to the Victoria Flying Club.