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International students: it’s often their survival that’s on the line

The road to gaining permanent residence is not an easy one for international students, though it's often depicted as such by unscrupulous immigration consultants

Mar 16, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Packaged mushrooms recalled in B.C. due to possible listeria contamination

Health Canada is warning consumers that the Golden Medal brand Enoki Mushroom is being recalled due to listeria contamination.

Mar 16, 2022 8:46 PM Read more >

Systemic racism in Canada’s health-care system persists

Discrimination in Canada’s health-care system is not a new conversation

Mar 16, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

The CEO of a resort in the Rockies apologized for comments that caused 'distress for several women'

Mar 16, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. to review how its COVID-19 pandemic response decisions were made

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government will conduct an independent review of its operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help it prepare and respond to emergencies.

Mar 16, 2022 4:47 PM Read more >

B.C. provincial data show 23,000 people experienced homelessness in 2019

VICTORIA — British Columbia's housing minister says a new method for collecting data on homelessness is the first of its kind in Canada and will help the province improve how it tackles the issue.

Mar 16, 2022 4:42 PM Read more >

Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, one more health facility outbreak in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting another eight deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 2,953.

Mar 16, 2022 4:31 PM Read more >

Accused in Vancouver murder, manslaughter case plead not guilty

Two men facing murder and manslaughter charges in connection with a shooting death in a 2021 Vancouver Downtown Eastside hotel have pleaded not guilty.

Mar 16, 2022 4:24 PM Read more >

Three charged in Vancouver illegal gaming house bust

Two of the men charged for allegedly setting up and operating an illegal gaming establishment are from Burnaby. The other is from Vancouver.

Mar 16, 2022 4:02 PM Read more >

These B.C. cities have the highest and lowest vacancy rates

As B.C. vacancy rates rise and fall, some struggle to find a home.

Mar 16, 2022 2:43 PM Read more >