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Sex assault charge dropped against former Kelowna, B.C., mayor Colin Basran

Sex assault charge dropped against former Kelowna, B.C., mayor Colin Basran

VICTORIA — A charge of sexual assault laid against the former mayor of Kelowna, B.C., has been stayed by a special prosecutor. The B.C.
UBCO School of Nursing adds Indigenous Master of Science program

UBCO School of Nursing adds Indigenous Master of Science program

“Canada’s universal health-care system is one of the best in the world, yet Indigenous Peoples continue to experience poor health outcomes due to colonialism and racism,” says Dr. Donna Kurtz, an Indigenous scholar and nurse
Fraser Health board doesn't address Surrey Memorial Hospital crisis

Fraser Health board doesn't address Surrey Memorial Hospital crisis

Board light on details for improving hospital care in wake of problems at Surrey's only emergency room.
52-year-old B.C. woman in the running to become a fitness magazine cover model

52-year-old B.C. woman in the running to become a fitness magazine cover model

“They were all in their 20s, maybe early 30s. There was no grey hair and there wasn’t anybody who still had a tummy or cellulite on their thighs. I have all of those things and I probably always will," said Candace Chisolm
Man, 29, arrested after dozens lose almost $200,000 in Saanich romance scam

Man, 29, arrested after dozens lose almost $200,000 in Saanich romance scam

Dating apps were used to swindle nearly $200,000 from dozens of victims over three years, say Saanich police
Delta-raised musician wants to disrupt digital streaming

Delta-raised musician wants to disrupt digital streaming

Ryder Havdale launches new app, Helios, so artists get more return
Contract negotiations enter critical stage for B.C. port workers, maritime employers

Contract negotiations enter critical stage for B.C. port workers, maritime employers

Both sides eligible now to issue 72-hour strike, lockout notice as economy hits skids and U.S. West Coast port employers reach tentative deal with ILWU
Indian bands in Similkameen Valley share public grievance with Copper Mountain Mine acquisition

Indian bands in Similkameen Valley share public grievance with Copper Mountain Mine acquisition

The open-pit mine has been a staple in the area for generations, and according to the bands, has had "serious impacts" on the Similkameen River and its tributaries.
Surrey councillor found violating code of conduct in police service vote

Surrey councillor found violating code of conduct in police service vote

"This is more a question of political accountability than it is legal accountability," says SFU political scientist Stewart Prest.
Surrey councillor breached conflict rules in police vote: ethics report

Surrey councillor breached conflict rules in police vote: ethics report

SURREY, B.C. — An ethics report has found that a Surrey, B.C., councillor with two children working for the RCMP breached ethics rules when he voted to halt the transition to an independent police force. Surrey's ethics commissioner found Coun.