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Green Party MLA Olsen proposes scrapping BC NDP’s FOI application fee

Green Party MLA Olsen proposes scrapping BC NDP’s FOI application fee

A Green Party MLA tabled a private member’s bill Wednesday daring Premier David Eby to scrap the NDP-imposed $10 application fee for freedom of information requests.
Woman alleges receiving massive fentanyl dose at B.C. hospital

Woman alleges receiving massive fentanyl dose at B.C. hospital

A B.C. woman is alleging a fentanyl dose given to her by hospital staff was 200 times the normal amount.
North Vancouver mayor says former councillor and his daughter killed in house fire

North Vancouver mayor says former councillor and his daughter killed in house fire

VANCOUVER — Flags in the City of North Vancouver are at half-mast to mark a former councillor's death in a house fire.
B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

Tech sector losses stack up amid global layoffs
Vancouver Island farm mourns runaway pig that found a home at sanctuary

Vancouver Island farm mourns runaway pig that found a home at sanctuary

A veterinarian was called Jan. 27 after it was discovered that Theo’s back legs had failed, the result of his massive size.

Police watchdog called in to investigate fatal shooting on Granville Street Bridge

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in following a fatal police-involved shooting in Vancouver. Vancouver police say they received a 911 call around 6:45 p.m.

Officers initially called for weapons complaint

BURNABY, B.C. — Five people have been arrested following an hours-long police standoff in Burnaby. RCMP were called to Ingleton Avenue near 1st Avenue just after 11:30 a.m. for a weapons complaint, finding the uninjured caller at the scene.
B.C. health authority suing New Zealander for $48,540

B.C. health authority suing New Zealander for $48,540

A man treated at Whistler Health Care Centre and then Vancouver General Hospital was invoiced $61,468.
John Horgan stepping down as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca

John Horgan stepping down as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca

Horgan, 63, resigned as B.C.’s 36th premier in late November, saying it was time for a generational change.
'Inconspicuous' social media posts, advertorials by B.C. stock promotion firm violated rules

'Inconspicuous' social media posts, advertorials by B.C. stock promotion firm violated rules

Stock Social Inc. was found to be in violation of rules governing the disclosure of promotional materials for public companies, including via social media networks.