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Environment Canada warns of heavy snow in eastern, central B.C.

Environment Canada warns of heavy snow in eastern, central B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is warning of heavy snowfall for eastern and central B.C. on Tuesday, a day after some regions on the coast broke cold temperature records.
Man in wheelchair left stranded after airline refused boarding

Man in wheelchair left stranded after airline refused boarding

Tim Kubash was booked on a WestJet flight leaving from Victoria International Airport, trying to get home to Salmon Arm.
Ferry worker union calls for contract to be reopened to hike wages

Ferry worker union calls for contract to be reopened to hike wages

The union argues that if wages aren’t increased, more ferry workers will leave, putting an extra burden on those left behind
Union challenges B.C. Ferries' clean-shaven rule for workers

Union challenges B.C. Ferries' clean-shaven rule for workers

Rule, which is related to use of masks and respirators, is affecting members of the Sikh faith, says union
Salvation Army kettles welcomed back to BC Liquor stores

Salvation Army kettles welcomed back to BC Liquor stores

“One of our concerns was that the food bank campaign would suffer if people had already made a donation to the kettle campaign outside of our stores,” stated the BCLDB.
'Five Guys' killer's sentencing won't take place until July

'Five Guys' killer's sentencing won't take place until July

Eustache and three of his co-accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges.
First Nations work with feds to develop new marine guidelines for North Coast B.C.

First Nations work with feds to develop new marine guidelines for North Coast B.C.

New guidelines for vessels travelling between Kitimat and an opening to the Hecate Straight, just south of Kitkatla, aim to improve safety and decrease conflict between First Nation communities, coastal communities and commercial ships, Omar Alghabra
B.C. to start public push to get more kids vaccinated against flu as cases climb

B.C. to start public push to get more kids vaccinated against flu as cases climb

VANCOUVER — British Columbia health officials are urging parents to get their young children vaccinated against influenza ahead of the holiday season as the province deals with crowded emergency rooms. Provincial health officer Dr.
Delta, B.C., mayor calls for review of snow alerts after winter maintenance 'failure'

Delta, B.C., mayor calls for review of snow alerts after winter maintenance 'failure'

DELTA, B.C. — A Metro Vancouver mayor is calling for the B.C. government to review its snow removal contracts and consider using its emergency alert system to better inform drivers of dangerous road conditions.
B.C. property assessments higher, but market has changed: assessor

B.C. property assessments higher, but market has changed: assessor

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's property assessment agency is warning homeowners that figures released next month estimating the value of their home will likely be higher than the current market price.
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