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Dan Alder died on the job in BC. His family wants answers
Before he became a statistic, Dan Alder was a hockey player, a mechanic, a brother,…
BC drug users and advocates issue a warning about xylazine
It took only one puff of drugs cut with xylazine to knock the tall, solidly…
How often are vulnerable adults unlawfully detained in BC?
A B.C. law meant to help vulnerable adults in emergency situations may have been unintentionally…
The not-so-sweet BC sugar wars, then and now
On Sept. 28, workers at the Rogers sugar refinery in Vancouver went on strike. Within…
BC’s COVID pandemic health-care heroes
A new oral history project is documenting the personal stories of hardship and sacrifice endured…
BC oysters: Unsung climate heroes for your holiday buffet
There are moments when Steve Pocock questions the wisdom of his chosen profession as a…
How 2023 became the year of unions in BC
British Columbia’s unions expanded at a rate not seen in almost two decades in 2023…
Okanagan symphony conductor alleges she was fired over decolonization concert
A lawsuit launched against the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra Society by fired conductor and music director…
Cirque du Soleil ready to take Penticton audiences on visually rich journey
Cirque du Soleil is inviting audiences into their dream world. The world-class performers are in…
BC migrant farmworkers go to court to fight for rights — and $500M
Last year, nearly 12,000 workers travelled from Mexico, Guatemala and across the world to work…
BC’s cops weren’t fully prepared for drug decriminalization
When British Columbia’s drug decriminalization pilot project came into force earlier this year, only two-thirds…
Feds quietly made it easier for farmers to exploit foreign labour
The federal government quietly made it easier for farmers to exploit foreign labour. Employers in…
How will cruises impact Prince Rupert’s future?
Cruise ships bring cash, and lots of it. For a city such as Prince Rupert…
iN VIDEO: Salmon skyline takes wild coho conservation to new heights in BC
Winter sun backlighting their frosted breath, a dozen people trudge gingerly in the icy waters…
Meet Penticton’s long-time city hall watchdog
Nobody can say they have more experience in Penticton city hall's council chambers than Lynn…