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First Nations agree to reopen Joffre Lakes Park this weekend, B.C. ministry says

First Nations agree to reopen Joffre Lakes Park this weekend, B.C. ministry says

VANCOUVER — Joffre Lakes Park will reopen Labour Day weekend after public access was shut down by two First Nations in British Columbia last week. B.C.
Doctors urge parents to ensure kids vaccines up to date as they head back to school

Doctors urge parents to ensure kids vaccines up to date as they head back to school

As parents and caregivers send their kids and teens back to school, doctors say it's a good time to check ifthey are up to date on recommended shots after pandemic shutdowns disrupted immunization schedules.
Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024

Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024

New construction won’t be allowed to have natural gas as a primary heat source as of July 1, 2024 — six years before the provincial target
First Nation a partner in Nanaimo rental project that could include school, health services

First Nation a partner in Nanaimo rental project that could include school, health services

The project, dubbed Te’tuxwtun — after the traditional name for Mount Benson — would see 390 rental units and potentially an alternative school
Tax wealthy homeowners to fund affordable housing, says new B.C. proposal

Tax wealthy homeowners to fund affordable housing, says new B.C. proposal

The B.C. government could raise billions of dollars annually for public housing projects, with modest increases to taxes on the highest-valued residential properties, says economist
Motorcycle gang gets surprise ride-along from RCMP

Motorcycle gang gets surprise ride-along from RCMP

According to West Shore RCMP, an invitation was posted on social media inviting people to come out and ride with an outlaw motorcycle gang. So they went
B.C. judge to review police handling of Surrey constable caught drunk driving

B.C. judge to review police handling of Surrey constable caught drunk driving

The officer was off duty when he failed a breath test in nearby Delta, B.C., last August.
Cowichan Valley teacher suspended after student injured playing game

Cowichan Valley teacher suspended after student injured playing game

Shannon Steininger was teaching a Grade 8 and 9 class in June 2022 when the injury happened
Family of man murdered in Rockland 'disheartened' by lack of progress in case

Family of man murdered in Rockland 'disheartened' by lack of progress in case

Two years after Jeremy Gordaneer was killed, his family is appealing for anyone with information about the murder to come forward
Hiker grateful to rescuers: He fell and couldn’t move, search crew found him the next day

Hiker grateful to rescuers: He fell and couldn’t move, search crew found him the next day

Thierry Vrain, 77, was doing his regular annual hike up a former ski hill at Forbidden Plateau with his wife when he took a wrong turn, got lost, then hurt his back. He ended up spending the night on the mountain