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Canadian and Chinese regulators clear B.C. gold mine sale to Australian firm

Australia's Newcrest Mining Ltd. takes over Brucejack gold mine in northwestern B.C.; maintains Chinese market with PRC-approval

Mar 10, 2022 2:26 PM Read more >

Why is B.C. dropping so many COVID-19 safety measures? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in.

People need to take an "empowered self-management approach" as the rules are lifted, says Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Mar 10, 2022 1:55 PM Read more >

International journal publishes research on Tumbler Ridge's ancient croc swim traces

One foot in front of the other – ancient crocodilian swim traces in Tumbler Ridge are paving the way for research into trackways and fossils found in the area, with an article recently published an international journal.

Mar 10, 2022 12:06 PM Read more >

Half of Canadian office workers want to work remotely, says poll

The poll found 40% of Canadian office workers would abandon their jobs under a back-to-office mandate.

Mar 10, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Surrey, B.C., officer released from hospital with stab wounds after altercation

SURREY, B.C. — A woman is in custody after an altercation resulting in a Surrey police officer being stabbed. Surrey police and Surrey RCMP were called to a home Wednesday evening for reports of a woman screaming and throwing things inside.

Mar 10, 2022 11:51 AM Read more >

RCMP say Vancouver Island seniors lose hundreds of thousands in lottery scam

NANAIMO, B.C. — RCMP say a couple in Nanaimo, B.C., who thought they had won more than $18 million and a luxury vehicle in a lottery were instead scammed out of almost $400,000.

Mar 10, 2022 10:16 AM Read more >

Renter files human rights complaint against Burnaby alleging she was ‘ambushed’ by inspectors

Renter in illegal suite says she warned city she was immunocompromised.

Mar 10, 2022 9:34 AM Read more >

Mental health challenges evolving – not diminishing

COVID-19 anxiety will persist after return to more normal social interaction, says a UBC researcher

Mar 10, 2022 8:52 AM Read more >

B.C. introduces legislation to ensure First Nations input on wildlife management

For the first time, Bill 14, the Wildlife Amendment Act, will integrate Indigenous perspectives

Mar 10, 2022 8:42 AM Read more >

Union calls on province to take 'bold action' to cope with nursing shortages

B.C. Nurses Union doesn't have faith that the province's plan to deal with nurse staffing shortages in intensive care units will be enough

Mar 10, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >