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Airlines grilled in Ottawa over YVR holiday tarmac chaos

Airlines grilled in Ottawa over YVR holiday tarmac chaos

Passengers stranded for more than 11 hours due to lack of safe way to disembark: Air Canada spokesperson
B.C. paramedic didn't steal medication or health card, tribunal rules

B.C. paramedic didn't steal medication or health card, tribunal rules

A British Columbian alleged a paramedic went through their cupboards and rifled through their wallet. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled there was no evidence to back up that claim.
B.C. company in Bridgemark case admits to illegal insider trading

B.C. company in Bridgemark case admits to illegal insider trading

Robert John Lawrence admitted to illegal insider trading and was fined $200,000.
'Unusual' influenza outbreak on decline in B.C., COVID-19 stable despite new variant

'Unusual' influenza outbreak on decline in B.C., COVID-19 stable despite new variant

VICTORIA — The unusually early influenza outbreak that resulted in the deaths of six children and youth in British Columbia last month is on the decline, but the provincial health officer says another wave of infections is expected within weeks.
Banks vs. mortgage brokers: which is better for homebuyers?

Banks vs. mortgage brokers: which is better for homebuyers?

Mortgage brokers have the potential to offer a wider variety of rates, while banks have the advantage of an existing relationship that brings comfort to the homebuying process, says real estate advisor.
While respiratory illnesses level off in B.C., hospitalizations remain high

While respiratory illnesses level off in B.C., hospitalizations remain high

Dr. Bonnie Henry says this respiratory illness season has been "very unusual."
Spongy-moth spraying planned for Island communities this spring

Spongy-moth spraying planned for Island communities this spring

A record number of male spongy moths — formerly known as gypsy moths — were trapped in B.C. last year, indicating they could become established if the spraying is not completed, says the Forests Ministry.
Two B.C. photographers place second in Canadian Geographic contest

Two B.C. photographers place second in Canadian Geographic contest

Out of 6,400 entries, two B.C. photographers topped the list.
West Vancouver athlete sets 10 world records in 2022 – at age 85

West Vancouver athlete sets 10 world records in 2022 – at age 85

Christa Bortignon claims masters athlete of the year honours after rewriting the record books in her first season competing in the women’s 85+ age category
Analyst: Infrastructure investment initiatives missing in BC NDP trade plan

Analyst: Infrastructure investment initiatives missing in BC NDP trade plan

Despite recognizing B.C.’s role as Canada’s economic gateway to the Asia-Pacific, the policy direction of government’s new cabinet under Premier David Eby appears to come up short in supporting that recognition with substance, one observer said.