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BC SPCA brings back the #BettyWhiteChallenge

BC SPCA brings back the #BettyWhiteChallenge

“GG was also shivering and exhausted and her abdomen was hard and swollen," says Emma Michel, assistant manager of the Richmond BC SPCA animal centre.
Squamish vegan travel company recognized by PETA

Squamish vegan travel company recognized by PETA

World Vegan Travel is among those receiving the inaugural Animal-Friendly African Safaris Award.
B.C. pastor accused of sexual charges involving children

B.C. pastor accused of sexual charges involving children

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A pastor who was servicing a Metro Vancouver church has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against children. Police in New Westminster say they began an investigation after multiple reports came to them.
'It’s unbelievable': Metro Vancouver woman wins $5-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot

'It’s unbelievable': Metro Vancouver woman wins $5-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot

"At first, I thought I won $5,000 but I was counting the zeroes and then the retailer said, ‘That’s $5 million!’”
B.C. PhD candidate awarded for research on decolonizing building projects

B.C. PhD candidate awarded for research on decolonizing building projects

“During the project itself, though, there's a lot of mechanisms that owners and designers can use and select that can actually create avenues for intercultural collaboration,” said Caron.
B.C. paramedics, employer reach new contract deal

B.C. paramedics, employer reach new contract deal

B.C. paramedics' last collective agreement expired in April 2022.
Funding for Flight PS752 memorial announced following thousands-strong rally

Funding for Flight PS752 memorial announced following thousands-strong rally

Premier David Eby announced funding for a memorial that will honour the victims of the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 crash.
B.C. paramedics, government announce tentative deal after talks with veteran mediator

B.C. paramedics, government announce tentative deal after talks with veteran mediator

VANCOUVER — Ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government after mediated negotiations. A joint statement Saturday from the Health Employers Association of B.C.
Pharmacies now seeing shortage of adult cold and flu medications

Pharmacies now seeing shortage of adult cold and flu medications

Many pharmacies have bare shelves and are fielding multiple calls for medicines like Tylenol and Advil and anything else that can provide relief.
Indigenous group seeks control of $300M housing fund

Indigenous group seeks control of $300M housing fund

Funds are part of a new federal $4.3 billion Indigenous Housing strategy to support improvements to First Nation and Metis housing