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Why it may take 'several years' for the B.C. Securities Commission to collect more fines

Why it may take 'several years' for the B.C. Securities Commission to collect more fines

New collection powers granted to the B.C. Securities Commission will take time to reflect in annual revenue streams, says director of enforcement Doug Muir.
Dix under fire from doctors for comments praising nurse practitioners

Dix under fire from doctors for comments praising nurse practitioners

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix attempted to fend off criticism from doctors Thursday that he was purposely pitting nurse practitioners against physicians at a time of crisis in the health-care system.
Crown drops 24 COVID church-gathering tickets against three B.C. pastors

Crown drops 24 COVID church-gathering tickets against three B.C. pastors

B.C. prosecutors have dropped 24 tickets for alleged COVID gathering restriction violations against Fraser Valley churches and pastors.
The average Canadian penis is among the biggest in the world

The average Canadian penis is among the biggest in the world

Here's how residents of the Great White North measured up against the rest of the world.
B.C. nurse suspended for medication handling practices

B.C. nurse suspended for medication handling practices

A Pitt Meadows nurse has been suspended for two weeks over issues around benzodiazepine and sedative/hypnotic medication handling.
Federal Court to hear challenge to Canada's COVID-19 vaccine requirement for travel

Federal Court to hear challenge to Canada's COVID-19 vaccine requirement for travel

Former Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford — who is the only surviving drafter and signatory to the 1982 Constitution and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms — is opposed to the federal government's travel ban
B.C. Attorney General confident repeat offenders issue ‘solvable’

B.C. Attorney General confident repeat offenders issue ‘solvable’

Doug LePard, a retired deputy police chief from Vancouver, and Amanda Butler, a criminologist from Simon Fraser University, will have four months to prepare a report and recommend solutions.
Haida Gwaii doctors receive national award

Haida Gwaii doctors receive national award

Two doctors from Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll – Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre were recognized for their commitment to serving rural communities.
Conservationists urge B.C. to protect bear dens ‘before it’s too late’

Conservationists urge B.C. to protect bear dens ‘before it’s too late’

Coastal black bears need a warm, dry, safe place to shelter their young from persistent rain during their winter hibernation. 
'At the mercy of Mother Nature': B.C. hydrologist warns of increasing flood risk

'At the mercy of Mother Nature': B.C. hydrologist warns of increasing flood risk

Heavy rain, hot weather and severe thunderstorms are all potential flood risks for B.C. right now.