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B.C. coroners’ jury makes 7 recommendations to prevent inmate suicides
BURNABY, B.C. – A coroners’ jury examining the suicides of three inmates within seven months at a B.C. prison has recommended an increase in the number of guards and unscheduled cell checks on the night shift.
Arsenal of eco-friendly cleaning ingredients as close as homeowner’s cupboard
VICTORIA – When it comes to the cleaning products in Jill Doucette’s home she has one basic rule — she should be able to eat or drink all ingredients in small quantities.
B.C. jewelery thieves use Jeep to smash into mall and then into store
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – Mounties say thieves smashed their way into a North Vancouver mall with a stolen Jeep they used to ram through the security gates of a jewelry store.
No immediate end to truckers strike despite proposal from port, governments
VANCOUVER – Vancouver’s container terminals continue to operate at reduced capacity due to a strike by port truckers, despite a proposal aimed at ending the dispute.
Do you support Northern Gateway recommendations, Kitimat to ask residents
KITIMAT, B.C. – The district of Kitimat has released the wording of a question that will be asked of residents in an upcoming referendum on the Northern Gateway pipeline.
Abbotsford downs Utica, Connolly snaps Heat’s losing streak with first AHL goal
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Brendan Connolly scored his first career American Hockey League goal, and Olivier Roy made 27 saves to snap the Abbotsford Heat’s eight-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Utica Comets on Friday.
Fraser Health confirms a case of measles found in the Burnaby BCIT campus
BURNABY, B.C. – Fraser Health is confirming a student from BCIT in Burnaby has been infected by a measles outbreak in Chilliwack.
RCMP confirm avalanche in Okanagan kills 36-year-old Saskatchewan man
BLUE RIVER, B.C. – An avalanche that buried two men in B.C. has claimed the life of a 36-year-old man from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.
BC teachers president says little on the possibility of job action
VANCOUVER – Talk of job action was noticeably absent from a speech the president of the BC Teachers Federation gave during the union’s annual meeting Saturday.
B.C. government and Tla’amin nation on the cusp of reaching treaty deal
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The B.C. government says it’s one step closer to ratifying a treaty that would grant self-determination to the Tla’amin First Nation.
Colin Stuart scores twice for Utica Comets in 3-1 win over Abbotsford Heat
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Colin Stuart scored twice to lead the Utica Comets to a 3-1 win over the Abbotsford Heat on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Man, 30, in stable condition following targeted shooting in Surrey: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. – Surrey RCMP are investigating what they’re calling the targeted shooting of a 30-year-old man.
Site C tender has environmental group glaring at BC Hydro
VANCOUVER – An environmental group is calling BC Hydro’s posting for companies to help build Site C Dam worker camps in northeastern B.C. a “bullying tactic.”
Union truckers meet with government to discuss recent proposal
VANCOUVER – Unionized truckers met with government officials today to discuss a recent proposal to try to end a strike that has helped crippled the port of Vancouver.
B.C. environmental groups in court to argue against water use for fracking
VANCOUVER – A coalition of environmental groups will be in a Vancouver court Monday arguing against the use of river and lake water for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, for natural gas.
Rosie MacLennan, Jason Burnett rule at Elite Canada trampoline meet
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Canadians Rosie MacLennan and Jason Burnett dominated the competition at the Elite Canada trampoline meet on Sunday.
John Horgan to clarify B.C. NDP leadership intentions at evening meeting
LANGFORD, B.C. – The lacklustre campaign for leadership of B.C.’s New Democratic Party could become a race by the end of the day.
$50,000 payments to children of serial killer Robert Pickton’s victims
VANCOUVER – Families of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton will each receive $50,000 to settle their legal action over a botched criminal investigation.
Authentic aboriginal experience in B.C. drives growing tourism market
VICTORIA – Squamish First Nation Chief Ian Campbell, wearing a cedar strip headdress and a sea shell-covered vest that makes clicking noises every time he moves, earned a standing ovation in Namibia, Africa, last fall for his passionate, no notes invitation to book an authentic aboriginal travel experience in British Columbia.
B.C. water permits for natural gas fracking illegal, lawsuit alleges
VANCOUVER – Environmental advocates say the B.C. government has been illegally granting natural gas companies repeated short-term approvals, allowing them to use large quantities of fresh water for years without obtaining full water licences.
B.C. truckers dispute affecting jobs in other sectors of economy: minister
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s transportation minister says all sides in a truckers’ dispute must resume discussions as ongoing job action affects other sectors across the province.
Petcetera to file for creditor protection under Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
RICHMOND, B.C. – Pet supply store Petcetera said Monday it plans to file for creditor protection in hopes of restructuring its operations. The retailer, which has 18 stores across the country, also said it will cut the price on everything in its stores to help generate cash while it files its notice of intention to make a proposal under the under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Expert urges people to check avalanche forecasts after eight deaths in one week
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – An avalanche expert says the deaths of eight people this month in the mountains of British Columbia and Alberta is especially heartbreaking because there is so much information available warning of the danger.
Retired B.C. teacher charged with 5 counts related to sexual abuse of students
COQUITLAM, B.C. – A 60-year-old retired teacher who has already pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation now faces five charges related to sexual abuse of students at a middle school in Port Coquitlam, B.C.