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Pandemic highlights problems in access to mental health, psychological services
VANCOUVER – As a registered psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety, Dr. Melanie Badali…
Three avalanches near Pemberton Saturday leave one dead, RCMP say
VANCOUVER – One person has died and several others were injured after three avalanches near…
Falcon heads to Victoria pledging B.C. Liberal rebuild, looks for seat in legislature
VANCOUVER – The new leader of the British Columbia Liberals says he’s on his way…
Queen balances personal with symbolic, creating an unmatched legacy in Canada
VANCOUVER – The Queen has adapted to the expansion of liberal democracies while respecting ancient…
Researchers race to study probiotic before white-nose syndrome spreads to B.C. bats
VANCOUVER – Researchers say a deadly fungus that has nearly wiped out a North American…
Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon wins B.C. Liberal leadership race on 5th ballot
VANCOUVER – Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon who promised to renew and rebuild British Columbia’s…
Interfor caps off blockbuster year on a sour note as fourth-quarter profit plunges
BURNABY, B.C. – Interfor Corp. is reporting a near tripling in profits last year despite…
Judge to decide on petition over B.C. Liberal leadership vote
VANCOUVER – A judge was expected to deliver her decision today on a petition that…
Brain injury endemic among homeless populations: Vancouver research
VANCOUVER – Traumatic brain injury is so common among the homeless that prevention should be…
Cities in British Columbia prepare for trucker convoy protests
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s public safety minister says Victoria residents should plan for a potential…
Judge to decide Saturday on petition over B.C. Liberal leadership vote
VANCOUVER – A judge has reserved her decision on a last-minute petition that asks the…
B.C. reports 946 patients in hospital, 19 more deaths due to COVID
VICTORIA – Health officials in British Columbia say 19 more people have died due to…
Unions reach pattern contract with Canfor paying 8% wage increase, signing bonus
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Two of Canada’s largest pulp and paper unions say Canfor employees…
Voting underway in B.C. Liberal leadership contest as party faces court challenge
VANCOUVER – Voting to elect the next leader of British Columbia’s Liberals is underway as…
B.C. First Nations plan to appeal Nechako River ruling to restore natural flows
VANCOUVER – Two First Nations say they will appeal parts of a British Columbia Supreme…
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at 985 and province records 13 more deaths
VICTORIA – British Columbia officials say there are two new COVID-19 outbreaks at health-care facilities…
B.C. Speaker, adviser yelled at staff during misspending investigation: Trial
VANCOUVER – A former employee of British Columbia’s legislature says he was “screamed at like…
No parking for wood splitter at centre of case against former B.C. clerk, court hears
VANCOUVER – The former facilities manager at the British Columbia legislature told a trial Wednesday…
COVID-19 hospitalizations and health facility outbreaks falling in B.C.
VICTORIA – The number of people in British Columbia hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 fell…
B.C. Liberal asks court to delay leadership result over membership concern
VICTORIA – A member of the B.C. Liberal party has filed a petition asking a…
Prince Rupert Port Authority and DP World announce expansion plans for port
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – The Prince Rupert Port Authority and DP World are boosting capacity…
Prince Rupert port says expansion aims to strengthen Canada’s supply chain
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – British Columbia’s most northerly deep sea port says expansion of its…
January home sales slow as supply dwindled: Vancouver real estate board
VANCOUVER – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says January home sales slowed from…
Experts hopeful about Omicron’s end but wary about what lies ahead
VANCOUVER – The Omicron wave appears to be cresting across the country, but it’s difficult…