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Inflation pushes B.C.'s minimum wage up by 45 cents to $15.65 per hour

Inflation pushes B.C.'s minimum wage up by 45 cents to $15.65 per hour

SURREY, B.C. — The British Columbia government is pushing the minimum wage up to $15.65 an hour, which it says is the highest among the provinces. Labour Minister Harry Bains announced Mondaythat the hourly wage will jump by 45 cents starting June 1.
Another 14 people die from COVID-19 in B.C., hospitalizations fall

Another 14 people die from COVID-19 in B.C., hospitalizations fall

VANCOUVER — COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped again in British Columbia but another 14 people died over a three-day period since Friday. A Health Ministry statement says the death toll has reached 2,946 people.
Petition launched to stop move of Prince George welfare office

Petition launched to stop move of Prince George welfare office

Decision made without meaningful consultation, says Downtown Prince George
Judge orders Prince George nightspot to stay closed until April 8

Judge orders Prince George nightspot to stay closed until April 8

Social media posting suggests Lambda will live up to the order
Former general wanted in Mexico freed on bail

Former general wanted in Mexico freed on bail

Eduardo Leon Trauwitz faces extradition on organized crime and fuel-theft charges
Accused in Vancouver Tim Hortons tourist stabbing still awaiting bail hearing

Accused in Vancouver Tim Hortons tourist stabbing still awaiting bail hearing

Bail proceedings for a man accused in the Jan. 22 stabbing of a tourist in a Vancouver Tim Hortons have been put over to April 4.
Puppy poisoned by cannabis gummies someone threw up near Coquitlam trail

Puppy poisoned by cannabis gummies someone threw up near Coquitlam trail

Young Heartland Terrier got sick and fell over after sniffing and licking vomit containing half-digested gummy candies along a trail in Mundy Park.
COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

Provincial government overwhelmed by PPE shortage and pandemic supply-chain chaos in 2020, briefing notes reveal.
Mission man arrested for sexual assault on woman hiking North Vancouver trail

Mission man arrested for sexual assault on woman hiking North Vancouver trail

Tips from the public helped identify the man now charged.
B.C. announces new regulations to curb catalytic converter thefts

B.C. announces new regulations to curb catalytic converter thefts

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has moved to prevent thefts of catalytic converters, a crime that costs millions every year.