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Repurposed sea cans in Courtenay provide homes for those with no place to live

Repurposed sea cans in Courtenay provide homes for those with no place to live

Each unit has a bed, table, shower, toilet, hot water heater, baseboard heating, a kitchen, sink and cooking device and more
B.C. New Democrats win both byelections, keep seats on Island and Vancouver

B.C. New Democrats win both byelections, keep seats on Island and Vancouver

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's New Democrats posted victories in byelections on southern Vancouver Island and downtown Vancouver Saturday, keeping two seats held earlier this year by a former premier and a cabinet minister.
Sikh protesters in Vancouver decry Nijjar shooting death as foreign interference

Sikh protesters in Vancouver decry Nijjar shooting death as foreign interference

A volunteer at the Metro Vancouver Sikh temple whose president was gunned down a week ago said Hardeep Singh Nijjar knew his life may have been in danger.
Highway 4 on Vancouver Island closed again after wildfire threat

Highway 4 on Vancouver Island closed again after wildfire threat

VICTORIA — A key highway that connects communities on the west coat of Vancouver Island closed due to high winds, hours after it was partially reopened.
Coroner to hold inquest into Prince George woman's death

Coroner to hold inquest into Prince George woman's death

Samantha Nicole Patrick suffered fatal overdose while in Surrey RCMP custody, report indicates.
B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer. A statement from the Forests Ministry says recent rains have provided some relief in parts of B.
Centennial of anti-Chinese immigration law coincides with campaign against foreign agents registry

Centennial of anti-Chinese immigration law coincides with campaign against foreign agents registry

The racist 1923 Chinese Immigration Act, also known as the Chinese Exclusion Act, will be remembered and discussed at a ceremony in Ottawa this Saturday
Cats surrendered from property in Powell River

Cats surrendered from property in Powell River

BC SPCA caring for 29 cats and kittens that need medical care
B.C. public schools move away from letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9

B.C. public schools move away from letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9

All students from kindergarten to Grade 9 in British Columbia public schools will now be assessed with a proficiency scale instead of letter grades.
Judge unexpectedly absent from Burnaby murder trial

Judge unexpectedly absent from Burnaby murder trial

The Ibrahim Ali murder trial was adjourned Friday morning after the unexpected and unexplained absence of presiding B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard.