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B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

VICTORIA — British Columbia's NDP government and the provincial Green Party caucus have signed an agreement that consolidates the New Democrats' hold on the provincial legislature where they have a one-seat majority.
Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

VICTORIA — British Columbia's politicians have found rare common ground and given unanimous support in the legislature to a private member's bill proposing universal access to mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers. The Opposition B.C.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts Highway 99 south of Whistler, B.C.

Multi-vehicle crash shuts Highway 99 south of Whistler, B.C.

WHISTLER, B.C. — A multi-vehicle crash has shut down the Sea-to-Sky Highway in both directions on the way to Whistler, B.C. RCMP say poor weather is contributing to the road conditions and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
'Motorcyclist's unfortunate decision' not the fault of Vancouver police: watchdog

'Motorcyclist's unfortunate decision' not the fault of Vancouver police: watchdog

SURREY, B.C. — B.C.'s police watchdog has cleared Vancouver officers in relation to the death of a motorcyclist that occurred shortly after a chase had stopped. The Independent Investigations Office says police tried to conduct a traffic stop on Nov.
Fire at residential building in downtown Vancouver displaces dozens

Fire at residential building in downtown Vancouver displaces dozens

VANCOUVER — A fire at a high-rise building in downtown Vancouver has displaced 42 residents.
Many people don't get screened for cervical cancer. Self-testing kits can change that

Many people don't get screened for cervical cancer. Self-testing kits can change that

TORONTO — While cervical cancer screening is a routine part of health care for Canadians, many fall through the cracks.
Rebuild underway for fire-ravaged Telegraph Cove

Rebuild underway for fire-ravaged Telegraph Cove

Cleanup of the historic boardwalk is well underway and rebuilding of the wharf and other structures destroyed in a devastating New Year’s Eve fire is expected to start later this month
B.C.'s legislature could get a new party. Here's what that would mean

B.C.'s legislature could get a new party. Here's what that would mean

VANCOUVER — Cracks in the Opposition B.C. Conservative Party became cavernous last week when one MLA was kicked out of caucus and another two followed in solidarity.
Surrey Police Service investigating police-involved shooting

Surrey Police Service investigating police-involved shooting

During an altercation, a SPOSU member discharged their service firearm.
Vancouver man banned from B.C. stock market following U.S. jail term

Vancouver man banned from B.C. stock market following U.S. jail term

Oliver Barrett Lindsay defrauded American investors after operating a pump and dump from the Cayman Islands in 2017; after spending more than a year in a U.S. prison, Lindsay opposed further restrictions on his business activities here in B.C.