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Traditional store finds young market online

Traditional store finds young market online

After pandemic, landmark business navigates e-commerce realm
Pandemic pushed bike shop's sales into higher gear

Pandemic pushed bike shop's sales into higher gear

Challenges for cycling store owner include supply chain, labour and red tape
337,560 surgeries completed in B.C. over last fiscal year

337,560 surgeries completed in B.C. over last fiscal year

More surgeries were performed in British Columbia in the 2021/22 fiscal year than any other year in the province's history, as the province worked to reschedule surgeries that had been postponed due to the pandemic. Back on March 18, 2020, B.C.
B.C. hiring more health-care staff as it wipes out surgery backlog: minister

B.C. hiring more health-care staff as it wipes out surgery backlog: minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia has almost caught up with the backlog of surgeries from the pandemic and weather events while it sets new targets to whittle down the existing waiting lists, says the province’s health minister.

CFIA confirms new H5N1 avian flu cases in small flocks in Kelowna, Richmond, B.C.

VICTORIA — Avian flu has been found in British Columbia's Lower Mainland for the first time since the infection began spreading across the continent this spring.
'Highly pathogenic' bird flu detected in Richmond

'Highly pathogenic' bird flu detected in Richmond

The small poultry flock infected with H5N1 has been placed into quarantine and producers within a 12-kilometre radius have been alerted
B.C. Opposition leader Kevin Falcon to target NDP on crime, health, affordability

B.C. Opposition leader Kevin Falcon to target NDP on crime, health, affordability

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition Liberal leader says he'll target the New Democrat government on crime, affordability and health care when he takes his seat in the legislature later this month.
RCMP seek more information after B.C. piano teacher charged with sex assault of child

RCMP seek more information after B.C. piano teacher charged with sex assault of child

KELOWNA, B.C. — Mounties say a piano teacher in Kelowna, B.C., has been charged with sexual crimes against a child and there could be more victims or people who can help their investigation.
Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline nears 65% completion

Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline nears 65% completion

Two of eight sections 100% complete, but no pipe laid in section plagued by protests
Photos: Rare-ish sighting of a sea otter in Squamish

Photos: Rare-ish sighting of a sea otter in Squamish

Male spotted in Howe Sound likely travelled from its Vancouver Island home base, says researcher.