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Children poked by needles hidden in B.C. playground

Children poked by needles hidden in B.C. playground

The Vernon child centre says the discovery on Friday has been "traumatizing for parents and staff alike."
Watch: Footage alleges Vancouver company leaked mining waste into sea

Watch: Footage alleges Vancouver company leaked mining waste into sea

The Metals Company is looking to be the first company in the world to commercially mine the deep sea. Critics of the practice released leaked videos of an incident they say raises questions over environmental practices.
West Fraser Timber to indefinitely curtail Florida sawmill

West Fraser Timber to indefinitely curtail Florida sawmill

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it will indefinitely curtail its Perry Sawmill in Florida later this month due to high fibre costs and softening lumber markets.
B.C. police officer killed in avalanche identified

B.C. police officer killed in avalanche identified

"Nelson is one of the smallest municipal police forces in Canada, and we are like one big family."
Violence in Mexico hasn't deterred Canadian travellers, say travel agents

Violence in Mexico hasn't deterred Canadian travellers, say travel agents

Canadians looking for a break from winter are still booking travel to Mexico, despite violence last week and a federal warning to be cautious.
'It doesn't make sense': B.C. man feels left out to dry by government after slow pace of vaccine injury assessment

'It doesn't make sense': B.C. man feels left out to dry by government after slow pace of vaccine injury assessment

Recovery for Julian Scholefield is slow, but still progressing. He is still in a wheelchair and still paralyzed
Who gets to fish for B.C. salmon in the future?

Who gets to fish for B.C. salmon in the future?

Who will remain on the water with access to salmon as the federal government reshapes the industry?
This B.C. sponge could hold a secret to treating COVID-19

This B.C. sponge could hold a secret to treating COVID-19

Three natural compounds collected off the B.C. and Newfoundland coasts have been found to have COVID-19-blocking powers in a discovery that could protect against future pandemics.
B.C. repair shop loses man's boat

B.C. repair shop loses man's boat

The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal didn't buy the argument that Wayne Dauncey abandoned his boat to file an insurance claim.
Transport committee wants to hear from passengers affected by holiday travel chaos

Transport committee wants to hear from passengers affected by holiday travel chaos

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee voted Monday to launch a study into the causes behind Canada's chaotic holiday travel season and to hear not only from industry giants, but also from some of the passengers who saw their plans upended.