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Environment Canada ends air quality advisories for southeastern B.C.

Environment Canada ends air quality advisories for southeastern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says it has ended its air quality advisories for southeastern British Columbia. The previously issued alerts spanned the Okanagan and Kootenay regions, extending north to the Cariboo and Yellowhead.
Canada-wide warrant issued for BC man wanted by Coquitlam RCMP

Canada-wide warrant issued for BC man wanted by Coquitlam RCMP

COQUITLAM, B.C. — A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man who Coquitlam RCMP say is unlawfully at large. The Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam reported 39-year-old Michael Gardner as overdue on Sunday evening.
Canada-wide warrant issued for man wanted by Coquitlam RCMP

Canada-wide warrant issued for man wanted by Coquitlam RCMP

COQUITLAM, B.C. — A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man who Coquitlam RCMP say is unlawfully at large. The Mounties say 21-year-old Eric Sabbadin failed to return to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam on Sunday evening.
Hudson’s Hope declares local state of emergency

Hudson’s Hope declares local state of emergency

Evacuation order as well.
North Vancouver Island health-care is in an 'evolving state of crisis,' new leaked document shows

North Vancouver Island health-care is in an 'evolving state of crisis,' new leaked document shows

Most of the North Island region — not only Port Hardy — is facing doctor and nursing shortages as well as significant gaps in medical imaging and lab services, a document leaked to Canada's National Observer shows.
British Columbians can run in multiple elections at same time, says Ministry of Municipal Affairs

British Columbians can run in multiple elections at same time, says Ministry of Municipal Affairs

Candidates can run throughout province at same time - just not in same electoral jurisdiction.
Labour forces: The new look of labour in B.C.'s COVID economy

Labour forces: The new look of labour in B.C.'s COVID economy

Pandemic and inflation trigger seismic shift in organized labour intensity in B.C. and beyond
Dawson Creek swimmer medals each time she dives into the pool

Dawson Creek swimmer medals each time she dives into the pool

Medals to the mettle in the water.
Defence seeks 8 months of jail time for former Whitecaps coach Bob Birarda

Defence seeks 8 months of jail time for former Whitecaps coach Bob Birarda

'I'm here today to take responsibility for my actions and the impact I've had on you,' Birarda says in an apology to his victims
21-year-old man dies in Prince George go-cart crash

21-year-old man dies in Prince George go-cart crash

Witnesses said the man collided with a fixed structure.