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B.C.'s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse

B.C.'s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse

VICTORIA — British Columbia's public service union representing 34,000 members says it's preparing for a strike vote after months-long negotiations fell apart. Paul Finch, president of the B.C.
Metro Vancouver police car chase results in gun, drug charges

Metro Vancouver police car chase results in gun, drug charges

A loaded handgun was allegedly found in a vehicle occupied by William Richard Hambler and Calvin James Lynch.
Child abandonment charges approved in 'highly visible' Whistler Canada Day incident

Child abandonment charges approved in 'highly visible' Whistler Canada Day incident

Jason Frost, 45, facing two charges after 2024 domestic incident at Whistler hotel
B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss

B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry is limiting the sales of two more diabetes drugs to curb their off-label use for weight loss and preserve supply for people who are diabetic.
Whistler RCMP confirms investigation into bike park assault

Whistler RCMP confirms investigation into bike park assault

One man arrested and released, with a date to appear in court
Country singer Josh Ross, 'American Idol' star Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Awards noms

Country singer Josh Ross, 'American Idol' star Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Awards noms

Cameron Whitcomb, who grew up in Nanaimo, is a first-time nominee and performer on the broadcast.
E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say

E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say

TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise across the country.
Woman arrested in Langley, B.C., for assault causing severe burns

Woman arrested in Langley, B.C., for assault causing severe burns

LANGLEY — Mounties in Langley, B.C., say a 25-year-old woman has been charged with an assault that sent another woman to hospital with "severe burns.
Man charged with impersonating North Vancouver Mountie

Man charged with impersonating North Vancouver Mountie

NORTH VANCOUVER — Mounties in North Vancouver say a man has been charged after allegedly pulling over a Tesla and falsely identifying himself as an RCMP officer.
City councillors in Nanaimo, B.C., reject plan for fence to protect municipal staff

City councillors in Nanaimo, B.C., reject plan for fence to protect municipal staff

VICTORIA — Nanaimo's council has decided not to proceed with a plan to build a fence to protect city hall staff from disorder associated with an overdose prevention site next door. City staff had proposed a "robust" 1.
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