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B.C. allots record $25.6M in annual funding for newcomer services

New programs expected to serve more than 40,000 people per year, up from 26,000

Apr 25, 2024 4:35 PM Read more >

Food Banks BC sees 30% increase in users since 2022

Executive director says cost of living, climate emergencies all contributors

Apr 25, 2024 3:50 PM Read more >

Chetwynd evacuation order lifted even as ‘extreme drought’ feeds wildfire risk

Order affecting 67 homes downgraded Thursday, residents to remain ready to leave on short notice

Apr 25, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

B.C. woman launches sex assault civil lawsuit against former Sex Pistol

Suit alleges guitarist assaulted her when she was 14 and each was working on a movie in 1980

Apr 25, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

B.C. United wants to prevent dangerous criminals from changing their names

Bill filed after convicted child-killer Allan Schoenborn permitted to legally change his name

Apr 25, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Sooke and West Shore community group unveils plan to address youth needs

Village Initiative proposes five-year program with Sooke and West Shore participation

Apr 25, 2024 1:46 PM Read more >

B.C.’s ‘brain gain’ 2nd only to Alberta in terms of skilled young workers

Western-most pair the only provinces to attract and retain more than they train: Statistics Canada

Apr 25, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Harbour Air could have electric planes flying over B.C. as soon as 2026

The company just announced plans to buy 50 electric airplane engines from Washington company magniX

Apr 25, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Diesel leak from waterworks equipment sprays fuel on 5 homes in Saanich

District says public works dept. responded to clean up site, no fuel got into local waterway

Apr 25, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Skwlāx band in Shuswap takes first step home in wildfire recovery

‘This is the start of a great rebuild for our entire band, both physically and mentally’

Apr 25, 2024 12:37 PM Read more >