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Remote work seen as essential for B.C. public service hiring

Remote work seen as essential for B.C. public service hiring

Effective April 1, government job ­postings will be open to people in any B.C. community where the hiring ministry has an office, but even then, there’s room for negotiation
Kelowna doctor launches platform that offers educational courses on digestive health

Kelowna doctor launches platform that offers educational courses on digestive health

The educational platform will be a hub of information and resources for clients to explore, with courses, interactive activities, educational materials, and a supportive community of other members.
'Wonderful awakening' as totem pole is returned to Nuxalk Nation after a century

'Wonderful awakening' as totem pole is returned to Nuxalk Nation after a century

BELLA COOLA, B.C. — A totem pole that was taken from a First Nation more than 100 years ago has been welcomed home to Bella Coola on the British Columbia central coast in an elaborate ceremony filled with dance, songs and speeches.
'Pretty cool': Elk herd stops traffic on B.C. road

'Pretty cool': Elk herd stops traffic on B.C. road

"I knew there was some elk around here. I didn't realize there was a herd that big," says the B.C. man who caught it all on camera.
No arrests in pipeline attack after one year and $100K reward

No arrests in pipeline attack after one year and $100K reward

“Horrific” armed and coordinated attack on Coastal GasLink crew still unsolved by RCMP after 12 months
Two-thirds of Prince George homeowners have a mortgage

Two-thirds of Prince George homeowners have a mortgage

Only 36 per cent of Prince George homeowners have their home paid off, the ninth-lowest rate in B.C.
Ukrainian mother approved to come to Canada, but her six-year-old son is not

Ukrainian mother approved to come to Canada, but her six-year-old son is not

WARSAW, Poland — Since packing up a small suitcase and leaving her home in Ukraine with her six-year-old son, Iryna Mishyna has found solace in helping other families in similar situations find some stability.

Earthquakes Canada reports 4.8 magnitude quake recorded west of Port Alice, B.C.

PORT ALICE, B.C. — A minor earthquake has been recorded off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Earthquakes Canada reports a 4.8 magnitude quake struck just before 11 p.m. PST. The tremor was recorded 166 km west of Port Alice, B.C.
B.C.'s auditor general says data gaps during COVID-19 vaccine rollout posed risks

B.C.'s auditor general says data gaps during COVID-19 vaccine rollout posed risks

British Columbia's auditor general says the Ministry of Health struggled at times to collect reliable information for groups at high risk of COVID-19 infection as it shaped its vaccination campaign.
Federal government willing to consider tougher bail rules pushed by provinces

Federal government willing to consider tougher bail rules pushed by provinces

WINNIPEG — Plans are in the works for a meeting of Canada's justice ministers on March 10 in Ottawa to discuss tougher rules for people seeking bail.