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B.C. nurses sue Interior Health over wage disparity with doctors

B.C. nurses sue Interior Health over wage disparity with doctors

"Nurses have, and continue to be, compensated at a lower rate than the practice of medicine by general practitioners," the suit states.
Someone in Prince George won $1 million on Wednesday

Someone in Prince George won $1 million on Wednesday

The ID number at the bottom of the winning ticket is 00847919-01.
Escaped William Head inmates guilty of first-degree murder

Escaped William Head inmates guilty of first-degree murder

A jury returned the verdict for James Lee Busch on Wednesday after deliberating for one day, unaware that Zachary Armitage had pleaded guilty to first-degree murder two weeks ago.
Video series puts cultural connection into substance use harm reduction strategies

Video series puts cultural connection into substance use harm reduction strategies

Not allowing someone in because they’re high or drinking is taking away their identity, taking away everything about them. Colonization brought separation from traditional medicines, separation from old ways," says Kali-olt Sedgemore
Cold, dry weather threatens fish habitat but not power demand: BC Hydro

Cold, dry weather threatens fish habitat but not power demand: BC Hydro

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's unusually dry fall weather has resulted in some of the lowest river levels on record on the South Coast.
B.C. homicide team probes three murders within 24 hours

B.C. homicide team probes three murders within 24 hours

VANCOUVER — Police in southern B.C. are investigating three separate homicides over a 24-hour period.
B.C., Vancouver partner to build modular housing in strategy to disperse street camps

B.C., Vancouver partner to build modular housing in strategy to disperse street camps

VANCOUVER — British Columbia and the City of Vancouver are building 90 modular housing units with round-the-clock supports for people experiencing homelessness, part of a strategy to disperse tent encampments that officials say are unsafe.
Cameras at babies' bedsides in B.C. neonatal intensive care unit comfort parents

Cameras at babies' bedsides in B.C. neonatal intensive care unit comfort parents

VANCOUVER — When Preethi Krishnan would return home from the hospital after visiting her premature twins, she took comfort in knowing they were just a few clicks away on her laptop or phone, even in the middle of the night, thanks to web cameras inst
Police say fatal shooting appears targeted, no threat to public

Police say fatal shooting appears targeted, no threat to public

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — A shooting at a home in Chilliwack, B.C. has left one person dead. RCMP were called to a residence on Windsor St. near Yale Rd. just before 6 p.m. Tuesday for reports of gunshots.
Secwépemc leaders, facing potential jail time, uphold sovereignty against TMX

Secwépemc leaders, facing potential jail time, uphold sovereignty against TMX

Eight land defenders were arrested in Oct 2020 and have been standing trial in ‘Kamloops’ — four have now been found guilty of breaching an injunction