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B.C. health minister apologizes to family of 10-year-old girl with rare disease

B.C. health minister apologizes to family of 10-year-old girl with rare disease

VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne is "sincerely apologizing" to the family of a 10-year-old girl on Vancouver Island with a rare disease after a public fight over the province's decision to cut off funding for her medication.
Metro Vancouver weather: Temperatures expected to climb during sunny stretch

Metro Vancouver weather: Temperatures expected to climb during sunny stretch

Sunscreen and shades are in order.
Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

OTTAWA — The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada, federal officials said Friday, and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August.
Hells Angels-linked B.C. jeweller loses appeal against $66K money laundering penalties

Hells Angels-linked B.C. jeweller loses appeal against $66K money laundering penalties

A federal judge upheld anti-money laundering penalties for the Coquitlam, B.C., jeweller and self-proclaimed Hells Angels member.
Supreme Court sets standard for prosecutors seeking adult sentences for youth

Supreme Court sets standard for prosecutors seeking adult sentences for youth

The Supreme Court said in determining if a youth should be sentenced as an adult, a Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the youth has the developmental age and capacity to make moral judgments like an adult.
Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer

Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging workers to reject Canada Post's latest contract offer, saying a government-imposed vote on the Crown corporation's "best and final" offer sets a dangerous precedent.
Canada Post faces class action over alleged hidden fuel surcharges

Canada Post faces class action over alleged hidden fuel surcharges

Judge certifies class action against Canada Post over claims of 'drip pricing' in contravention of the federal Competition Act.
Rob Shaw: Premier's cabinet refresh undone by a dying girl's suffering

Rob Shaw: Premier's cabinet refresh undone by a dying girl's suffering

NDP's reset fizzles, as it's shamed into a retreat on 10-year-old Charleigh Pollock.
Logger Sports Show set to delight

Logger Sports Show set to delight

This year's event takes place on Bowen this Saturday, July 19
B.C. acupuncturist issued 30-year ban after sex assault convictions

B.C. acupuncturist issued 30-year ban after sex assault convictions

Mario Ibarra's two sexual assault convictions are considered professional misconduct by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.