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Veterinarian program ‘a high priority’ for UNBC

Veterinarian program ‘a high priority’ for UNBC

UNBC is actively seeking a partner university to develop a shared veterinarian medicine program for northern B.C.
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How should businesses deal with employees' day-off requests during FIFA World Cup?

How should businesses deal with employees' day-off requests during FIFA World Cup?

Canada's first appearance in decades expected to spike fan enthusiasm, while games' start times in B.C. range from 7 to 11 a.m.
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Local skier Francis Stanley named Special Olympics Canada’s 2022 Athlete of the Year

Local skier Francis Stanley named Special Olympics Canada’s 2022 Athlete of the Year

West Kelowna resident Francis Stanley is the Special Olympics BC 2022 Athletic Achievement Award winner.
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Another bird flu outbreak in Fraser Valley

Another bird flu outbreak in Fraser Valley

Bird flu outbreak could worsen turkey shortage into Christmas
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Flag raised at legislature to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance

Flag raised at legislature to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance

The Transgender Day of Remembrance was marked Sunday with the raising of the transgender flag at the legislature.
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TRU's Bascu awarded $600K Canada Research Chair for rural dementia study

TRU's Bascu awarded $600K Canada Research Chair for rural dementia study

A Thompson Rivers University faculty member has been awarded a prestigious Canada Research Chair to look into ways to improve health equity and quality of life for people living with dementia in rural areas. Dr.
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B.C. public safety plan includes focus on repeat offenders, more mental health teams

B.C. public safety plan includes focus on repeat offenders, more mental health teams

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's premier says a new public safety plan for the province includes more mental health response teams and an increased focus on tackling repeat offenders.
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Hundreds of dolphins captured frolicking alongside B.C. Ferries vessel

Hundreds of dolphins captured frolicking alongside B.C. Ferries vessel

Simone Thom happened to be looking out to sea when the pod appeared and quickly began taking a video. She estimates there were about 200 dolphins bounding through the waves together.
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Heavy construction loads adding weight to B.C. Ferries trips to Gulf Islands

Heavy construction loads adding weight to B.C. Ferries trips to Gulf Islands

It turns out the Salish Heron doesn’t have a weight problem — it’s just seeing a lot more heavy construction vehicles amid a building boom on the southern Gulf Islands
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West Van philanthrophist donates $3.8M to Downtown Eastside centre

West Van philanthrophist donates $3.8M to Downtown Eastside centre

Lily Lee is giving back to community where she worked as public health nurse in the 1950s.
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