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B.C. group cuts 30-metre wide hole in jetty, opens path for salmon not seen in 100 years

B.C. group cuts 30-metre wide hole in jetty, opens path for salmon not seen in 100 years

An estimated 1,200 barriers block access to salmon habitat across the Lower Fraser River. A 30-metre breach punched in a 100-year-old jetty shows what's possible when they are torn down.
Real estate taxes spur jump in first-time homebuyers in B.C., report shows

Real estate taxes spur jump in first-time homebuyers in B.C., report shows

The report also shows people who own multiple residential properties hold nearly 30% of all homes in B.C.
Funds pour in for Fort St. John teen injured in sledding accident

Funds pour in for Fort St. John teen injured in sledding accident

“As you can imagine this is every parent’s worst nightmare and an absolutely unbelievable, life changing, situation for this sweet teenage girl to endure."
Bond appointed to ​B.C. overdose review ​committee

Bond appointed to ​B.C. overdose review ​committee

Preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service shows that nine people in Prince George died from illicit drug overdoses or toxic drug poisoning in January of this year.
Spirit of the Peace Powwow returns to Northern B.C. after pandemic hiatus

Spirit of the Peace Powwow returns to Northern B.C. after pandemic hiatus

“It’s going to be nice to be able to meet again and bring the dance and the drums back to Taylor. It’s been a long time coming, it’s been so long."
Five people in hospital after fire in residential building in Vancouver: chief

Five people in hospital after fire in residential building in Vancouver: chief

VANCOUVER — Five people were taken to hospital and officials were trying to account for everyone who lived in a building that caught fire Monday in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood.
What are peer-assisted crisis teams, and why does B.C. need them? Fast facts

What are peer-assisted crisis teams, and why does B.C. need them? Fast facts

North Shore has a team, and New Westminster and Victoria are getting PACTs this summer. Here's why it matters.
Search and rescue groups condemn Williams Lake truck theft

Search and rescue groups condemn Williams Lake truck theft

Local search and rescue groups say the theft of a rescue truck earlier this month from their peers in Williams Lake only hurts the community and the ability for volunteers to do their job providing emergency response in Northern B.C.
'Infection doesn't protect you': Getting COVID twice is more common as immunity wanes

'Infection doesn't protect you': Getting COVID twice is more common as immunity wanes

REGINA — Christine Enns said she was shocked when a rapid test showed she had tested positive for COVID-19. Enns, who received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and a booster shot, already had the virus in early February and thought reinfection was rare.
Canada pledges $2 billion to fix and maintain immigration system

Canada pledges $2 billion to fix and maintain immigration system

“This Budget will make it easier for the skilled immigrants that our economy needs to make Canada their home, and to do the jobs they are trained for”—Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.