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Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 see slight drop in B.C.; 11 more deaths recorded

Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 see slight drop in B.C.; 11 more deaths recorded

VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded 11 new deaths related to COVID-19 over a three-day period for a total of 2,914 fatalities since the pandemic began.
B.C. government pledges $18.4M toward Lytton rebuild, says work will get underway immediately

B.C. government pledges $18.4M toward Lytton rebuild, says work will get underway immediately

The money will cover debris removal, archaeological work and soil remediation.
Canadian airlines grapple with fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine

Canadian airlines grapple with fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine

Canadian airlines, such as Air Canada, have stopped flying over Russia.
B.C. businessman pushes $50M Putin 'war criminal' reward

B.C. businessman pushes $50M Putin 'war criminal' reward

B.C.'s Vikram Bajwa hopes the promise of $50 million will be enough for someone in Putin's inner circle to turn him in to stand trial for war crimes.
'No simple solution' to gas prices; B.C. has no tax reduction plans: Farnworth

'No simple solution' to gas prices; B.C. has no tax reduction plans: Farnworth

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of public safety says the province has no plans to follow Alberta's lead to reduce its tax on gasoline to ease rising prices at the pumps.
Craig James' defence team takes aim at 'shambolic' process to close former clerk's trial

Craig James' defence team takes aim at 'shambolic' process to close former clerk's trial

Five criminal counts against Craig James to be decided by Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes.
Canadian sledders demand change at the top after sliding toward defeat since Vancouver 2010

Canadian sledders demand change at the top after sliding toward defeat since Vancouver 2010

Athletes call for resignation of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton officials, citing toxic culture and other grievances.
Opposition to forced transfers of B.C. patients seeking medically assisted deaths

Opposition to forced transfers of B.C. patients seeking medically assisted deaths

VANCOUVER — A national organization that supports those seeking a medically assisted death is campaigning to stop forced transfers of patients within public care facilities in British Columbia.
Most Canadian rescue ever? Mounties save tired beaver from ocean

Most Canadian rescue ever? Mounties save tired beaver from ocean

He's likely to make it, but he's still in an ICU.
Black Balloon Day: remembering those lost to opioids

Black Balloon Day: remembering those lost to opioids

Black Balloon Day is a day of commemoration to remember those lost to overdose and other substance-related harms