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B.C.-made exoskeletons could 'change the world' for the physically disabled

B.C.-made exoskeletons could 'change the world' for the physically disabled

"The first time I walked with the exoskeleton was a jaw-dropping experience."
B.C. public drug consumption law unconstitutional, lawsuit claims

B.C. public drug consumption law unconstitutional, lawsuit claims

Lawsuit says B.C.'s Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act puts the health and safety of people who use drugs at extreme risk.
Heavy rain, wind and snow expected for portions of B.C. over next several days

Heavy rain, wind and snow expected for portions of B.C. over next several days

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says a "vigorous frontal system" expected to cross British Columbia's south coast is bringing with it heavy rain and wind for some regions of the province, and snow for others, until at least Saturday.
B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds

B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer is urging people living or working on the province's poultry farms to "prioritize" getting influenza vaccinations as avian flu spreads among flocks this fall. Dr.
Northern B.C. hospital under construction ready for winter

Northern B.C. hospital under construction ready for winter

The Dawson Creek and District Hospital replacement is ready for winter, says Northern Health, releasing an update on the site's construction on November 3.
Drugs at B.C. prison 'insane' with multiple drone drops daily, says union boss

Drugs at B.C. prison 'insane' with multiple drone drops daily, says union boss

A prison in British Columbia's Fraser Valley is struggling to contain a spiralling drug problem, with drones making multiple deliveries to prisoners each day, according to a union leader who called the situation "insane."
'It still haunts me': Military veterans keen to share their history as numbers drop

'It still haunts me': Military veterans keen to share their history as numbers drop

CALGARY — The time around Remembrance Day is tough for Second World War veterans like Hank Jackson, who turns 103 in January.
Prince George teen wins two national horse jumping championships

Prince George teen wins two national horse jumping championships

Colby Winther-Konig, 15-year-old Prince George horse show jumper, is the new Jump Canada National champion and the Canadian Equestrian Team champion, taking both wins during Toronto’s Royal Winter Fair.
'Sick and twisted': Police say man, 11-year-old son intentionally shot and killed

'Sick and twisted': Police say man, 11-year-old son intentionally shot and killed

EDMONTON — A known gang member was tracked down, shot and killed along with his 11-year-old son on Thursday while they were in a car parked outside an Edmonton fast-food restaurant, police say. Acting Supt.
Anti-hate mural unveiled in northern B.C.

Anti-hate mural unveiled in northern B.C.

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, visited Fort St. John on Thursday to unveil a mural which aims to bring the community together in the fight against hate.