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B.C. hospitality, tourism and liquor groups seek quick resolution to BCGEU job action

B.C. hospitality, tourism and liquor groups seek quick resolution to BCGEU job action

BURNABY, B.C. — Industry groups representing hospitality, tourism and liquor businesses in British Columbia are urging the B.C. General Employees' Union and the government to reach a swift deal to end the union's job action. The B.C.
B.C.'s increased reliance on private surgical clinics a danger to public system, says researcher

B.C.'s increased reliance on private surgical clinics a danger to public system, says researcher

Health researcher Andrew Longhurst says more reliance on private clinics for public-funded procedures may clear wait times in the short-term; however, he says it jeopardizes long-term goals of the public health-care system.
CBSA officers make major drug busts in Delta

CBSA officers make major drug busts in Delta

Pacific Region intercepts nearly 900 kilograms of suspected cannabis bound for export
Judge warns jail likely for North Vancouver hostel hostess Emily Yu

Judge warns jail likely for North Vancouver hostel hostess Emily Yu

The judge had some strong words in the now infamous North Vancouver saga
Grouse Mountain to start work on new $35M gondola

Grouse Mountain to start work on new $35M gondola

The new system should mean shorter wait times to get to the chalet during peak season at the ski hill
B.C. public-sector union says negotiations with government are back on

B.C. public-sector union says negotiations with government are back on

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's largest public-sector union says it has accepted the government's invitation to resume talks following limited job action that began over a week ago. The B.C.
Single mothers group challenges B.C. government stance on legal aid system

Single mothers group challenges B.C. government stance on legal aid system

VANCOUVER — A three-day hearing has begun in British Columbia Supreme Court, with a group challenging the provincial government's stance that it doesn't have the capacity to take a case regarding legal aid to trial.
Ship that brought Sri Lankan refugees to B.C. broken up for scrap

Ship that brought Sri Lankan refugees to B.C. broken up for scrap

Those on board the MV Ocean Lady claimed to be fleeing persecution in Sri Lankan's civil war after their 45 days at sea. They said they had paid about $40,000 to be taken to a safe country such as Canada.
Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Who were those whales spotted on the B.C. coast last week? Ocean Wise researchers and residents share the details
B.C. scuba diver fined $12,000 for getting too close to orcas

B.C. scuba diver fined $12,000 for getting too close to orcas

Fishery officers said the man's commercial vessel had attempted to motor ahead of a killer whale pod several times, a practice known as "leap-frogging."