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Siksika Nation collecting accounts of anti-Indigenous racism in health care

Siksika Nation collecting accounts of anti-Indigenous racism in health care

The interviewers will look speak to people who have experienced racism while receiving health care services, as well as those who have witnessed said treatment
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B.C. order for health workers' COVID-19 vax status lifts mention of vaccine deadlines

B.C. order for health workers' COVID-19 vax status lifts mention of vaccine deadlines

VICTORIA — British Columbia has removed any mention of COVID-19 vaccination deadlines from its order requiring health-care professionals to report their vaccination status.
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Here is what to do if you run into a cougar, bear, or wolf in B.C.

Here is what to do if you run into a cougar, bear, or wolf in B.C.

Will bear bells ward off the predators? These and other questions are answered by an expert.
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Group hopes to make fourth attempt to have Russian pianist perform in Vancouver

Group hopes to make fourth attempt to have Russian pianist perform in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The decision to cancel a Russian pianist's concert in Vancouver over concerns of protests has left Leila Getz conflicted as she ponders whether a rising young superstar she has repeatedly tried to book will ever perform in the city.
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Fired Whistler Blackcomb employees suing company in vaccine policy dispute

Fired Whistler Blackcomb employees suing company in vaccine policy dispute

In light of high vax rates and less-severe Omicron variant, mandates may do more harm than good, VCH says
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B.C.'s auditor general says more work needed to assess risk of fraud in public sector

B.C.'s auditor general says more work needed to assess risk of fraud in public sector

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general says the government's framework to manage fraud in the public service is well underway, but it's not fully developed.
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Chip Wilson commits $100 million to fight the disease FSHD

Chip Wilson commits $100 million to fight the disease FSHD

The Lululemon founder has what's known as facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and foresees one day needing to use a wheelchair.
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Every part of B.C. to have high-speed internet by 2027, government says

Every part of B.C. to have high-speed internet by 2027, government says

VICTORIA — The federal and British Columbia governments are spending $830 million to provide access to high-speed internet across the province.
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Mystery surrounds ex-New Westminster fire chief’s final paycheques

Mystery surrounds ex-New Westminster fire chief’s final paycheques

Citing privacy concerns, city won’t disclose details of payments before and after official’s retirement in October.
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Northern Health seeking judge's order to close down Prince George nightspot

Northern Health seeking judge's order to close down Prince George nightspot

RCMP could be called in if order is granted and Lambda Cabaret remains open
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