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B.C. should consider ending stumpage timber fees, MLA says

B.C. should consider ending stumpage timber fees, MLA says

Rustad says forestry uncertainty scaring away investors, proposes tax system to reward value-added producers
Mastermind of college cheating scandal gets 3.5 years in prison

Mastermind of college cheating scandal gets 3.5 years in prison

Rick Singer's client Vancouver businessman David Sidoo agreed to pay US$200,000 for co-conspirator, Mark Riddell, to "secretly take the SAT" in place of his sons.
B.C. will pay fees, fund schooling upgrades to get more nurses in health-care system

B.C. will pay fees, fund schooling upgrades to get more nurses in health-care system

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government will pay fees for international nurses and help finance former nurses who want to return to health care in a push to get more workers into the system.
BC SPCA brings back the #BettyWhiteChallenge

BC SPCA brings back the #BettyWhiteChallenge

“GG was also shivering and exhausted and her abdomen was hard and swollen," says Emma Michel, assistant manager of the Richmond BC SPCA animal centre.
Squamish vegan travel company recognized by PETA

Squamish vegan travel company recognized by PETA

World Vegan Travel is among those receiving the inaugural Animal-Friendly African Safaris Award.
B.C. pastor accused of sexual charges involving children

B.C. pastor accused of sexual charges involving children

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A pastor who was servicing a Metro Vancouver church has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against children. Police in New Westminster say they began an investigation after multiple reports came to them.
B.C. picks four Port Coquitlam speedskaters for Canada Winter Games

B.C. picks four Port Coquitlam speedskaters for Canada Winter Games

Caroline Dong, Kierana Laut, Barnett Liu and Elizabeth Smith will look to be sharp around the P.E.I. long- and short-track ovals.
Tentative agreement reached with BC paramedics and dispatchers

Tentative agreement reached with BC paramedics and dispatchers

“I don’t believe, without his assistance, we would have been able to make the progress we did," said Ambulance Paramedics of BC President Troy Clifford
B.C. paramedics, government announce tentative deal after talks with veteran mediator

B.C. paramedics, government announce tentative deal after talks with veteran mediator

VANCOUVER — Ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government after mediated negotiations. A joint statement Saturday from the Health Employers Association of B.C.
It's for the birds: Why Southern Vancouver Island is a bird migration hot spot, despite unleashed dogs

It's for the birds: Why Southern Vancouver Island is a bird migration hot spot, despite unleashed dogs

Southern Vancouver Island is a crucial resting and feeding spot for migrating birds. Unleashed dogs are often a threat, bird experts say.
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