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West Van MLA raises alarm on wait times for MRIs

West Van MLA raises alarm on wait times for MRIs

West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Karin Kirkpatrick also questions when a new MRI machine will be installed at Lions Gate Hospital a year after funds were raised
Why ‘friend-shoring’ might not work in B.C.

Why ‘friend-shoring’ might not work in B.C.

The push to diversify trade away from China fails to account for the private sector, expert says
New Squamish mayor wants BC Supreme Court to help unmask author of smear campaign

New Squamish mayor wants BC Supreme Court to help unmask author of smear campaign

In an affidavit filed with the court, newly elected mayor of Squamish Armand Hurford claims the allegations in the post are “completely untrue.”
How will the Chapman flow reductions affect hatchery salmon?

How will the Chapman flow reductions affect hatchery salmon?

Two days before the water flowing down Chapman Creek reserved for environmental purposes was reduced by 20 per cent , a third well came online at the Chapman Creek Hatchery.
Three new B.C. Supreme Court judges in Vancouver, another raised to appeal court

Three new B.C. Supreme Court judges in Vancouver, another raised to appeal court

VANCOUVER — The federal government has appointed three new judges to the British Columbia Supreme Court and raised another to the B.C. Court of Appeal. A statement from the Department of Justice says Justice Ronald Skolrood, who has served on the B.
CUPE workers at B.C. Assessment ratify new contract

CUPE workers at B.C. Assessment ratify new contract

First year provides for a flat increase of 25 cents per hour and a 3.24 per cent increase.
Blueberry River FN launches new resource business in B.C's north

Blueberry River FN launches new resource business in B.C's north

Armed with $65 million awarded following court victory on land claim, small First Nations has formed Blueberry River Resources
Deadly death cap mushroom is lurking, despite drought

Deadly death cap mushroom is lurking, despite drought

While other mushrooms might be hard to find because of extended dry weather, death caps are still turning up in areas where the ground is watered, such as boulevards, parks and lawns
Nurses being punched, grabbed, kicked will benefit from anti-violence program: union

Nurses being punched, grabbed, kicked will benefit from anti-violence program: union

VANCOUVER — Arlene Tedjo's passion for nursing was already dwindling in a short-staffed emergency room in British Columbia, but when a patient kicked her and told her to go back to her own country, she was forced to take a break from her job.
Mushroom season another casualty of drought in B.C.

Mushroom season another casualty of drought in B.C.

Jody “Shaggy Jack” Franklin, who has foraged for mushrooms commercially for 20 years, says this is the worst season he's seen since arriving on the Coast a decade ago.
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