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BC SPCA seizes 71 cats and kittens in Squamish

BC SPCA seizes 71 cats and kittens in Squamish

Society says the animals were being hoarded in unsanitary conditions.
All public service workers in B.C. must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

All public service workers in B.C. must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

All 30,000 B.C. public service workers will be required to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22.
Woman grabbed from behind in Metro Vancouver park: RCMP

Woman grabbed from behind in Metro Vancouver park: RCMP

"Officers are working with the victim and consulting with a Forensic Sketch artist in order to forward the investigation."
Vancouver police consider expanding ‘trespass prevention program’ city wide

Vancouver police consider expanding ‘trespass prevention program’ city wide

Human rights groups say the program criminalizes poor, vulnerable citizens
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Hand sanitizer containing elevated levels of the impurity acetaldehyde may increase the risk of cancer.
One person killed as helicopter goes down on Sunshine Coast north of Vancouver

One person killed as helicopter goes down on Sunshine Coast north of Vancouver

SECHELT, B.C. — One person has been killed in a helicopter crash on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, north of Vancouver. RCMP say the helicopter crashed around 2 p.m.
Pilot presumed dead after helicopter crashes in Jervis Inlet

Pilot presumed dead after helicopter crashes in Jervis Inlet

Search for pilot was unsuccessful
Old-growth protesters gather at legislature as minister says forestry change coming

Old-growth protesters gather at legislature as minister says forestry change coming

VICTORIA — Forest reform legislation is set to be introduced this fall by the New Democrat government, but the promise of change can't come soon enough for old-growth logging protesters who gathered outside Premier John Horgan's office Monday.
B.C. to begin COVID-19 booster shots for long-term care, assisted living residents

B.C. to begin COVID-19 booster shots for long-term care, assisted living residents

VICTORIA — British Columbians living in long-term care and assisted living homes are due to start receiving COVID-19 booster shots this week as a mask mandate begins for all students from elementary to high school.
Gibsons restaurant ordered to pay $30,000 to transgender employee for discrimination

Gibsons restaurant ordered to pay $30,000 to transgender employee for discrimination

Decision highlights respect due to all restaurant servers, lawyer says
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