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The British Columbia government says it’s making progress on a $1 billion, multi-year plan to attract more health-care workers to the province. Health Minister Adrian Dix looks on during a press conference in Victoria, on Nov. 9. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

B.C. more than doubles number of foreign nurse registrations this year

578 internationally educated nurses became fully registered in the province in 2023

The British Columbia government says it’s making progress on a $1 billion, multi-year plan to attract more health-care workers to the province. Health Minister Adrian Dix looks on during a press conference in Victoria, on Nov. 9. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
B.C.’s Crown prosecutors are suffering high levels of burnout, according to a recent survey by the association representing them. (Pixabay)

More than half of B.C. Crown prosecutors suffering burnout: survey

Large caseloads, dimishing resources are compounding, says B.C. Crown Counsel Association president

B.C.’s Crown prosecutors are suffering high levels of burnout, according to a recent survey by the association representing them. (Pixabay)
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UPDATE: West Shore RCMP report missing 21-year-old man located

Police say man reported missing in November was located

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The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows School District has cancelled trips to Japan, Europe and New York because of the COVID-19 outbreak. (THE NEWS-files)

B.C. teacher’s artwork targeted by followers of far-right social media account

Teacher is now worried about their safety after being harassed and threatened

The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows School District has cancelled trips to Japan, Europe and New York because of the COVID-19 outbreak. (THE NEWS-files)
B.C. wine growers are forecasting significant losses, with crop yields cut by as much as 56 per cent, due to a severe cold snap that gripped the province in December 2022. (Pixabay.com)

B.C. MLA sounds alarm for wine industry struggles

Ben Stewart seeking fiscal support for grape crop replanting

B.C. wine growers are forecasting significant losses, with crop yields cut by as much as 56 per cent, due to a severe cold snap that gripped the province in December 2022. (Pixabay.com)
The burnt out window at the Haida Way Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)

1 person dies in early morning structure fire in Port McNeill

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation

The burnt out window at the Haida Way Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)
FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Oak Bay police bust driver travelling 100 km/hr in a 40 km zone

The vehicle was impounded and the driver was issued a fine

FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
Oak Bay police department electric EV car officer OBPD (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Police nab same man twice for breaking into cars in Oak Bay

The 24-year-old was arrested both times and released with charges

Oak Bay police department electric EV car officer OBPD (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
A Drive BC camera shows conditions on Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden on Dec. 5. The section of highway is being closed from 2 to 5 p.m. for avalanche control. (Drive BC)

Avalanche control to temporarily close Highway 1 from Revelstoke to Golden

Closure will last from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 5)

A Drive BC camera shows conditions on Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden on Dec. 5. The section of highway is being closed from 2 to 5 p.m. for avalanche control. (Drive BC)
Cougars are the focus of some research taking place in the Chilcotin to look at large predator-prey dynamics. This cougar was photographed in the Williams Lake area, near a home by a resident, not as part of the study. (Jim Hilton photo)

Prowling B.C.’s Chilcotin: researcher tracks cougar/caribou relationship

Senior wildlife biologist has followed fascination for large predators from Ireland to the Cariboo

Cougars are the focus of some research taking place in the Chilcotin to look at large predator-prey dynamics. This cougar was photographed in the Williams Lake area, near a home by a resident, not as part of the study. (Jim Hilton photo)
Wolves have always been prevalent on the North Coast, though an increase of incidents in residential areas has concerned the municipalities of Prince Rupert and Port Edward. (The Northern View file photo)

Wolves at the door: Rising encounters cause concern on B.C.’s north coast

Conservation Office reports uptick in sightings/encounters for entire Skeena region

Wolves have always been prevalent on the North Coast, though an increase of incidents in residential areas has concerned the municipalities of Prince Rupert and Port Edward. (The Northern View file photo)
A Sycamore Road home in Kelowna cordoned off as police conduct an investigation after a man was found dead at the residence on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)

Psych assessment ordered for B.C. woman accused of murder, mutilation

Gabriella Sears fired and hired a new lawyer mid-trial in Kelowna, causing delays

A Sycamore Road home in Kelowna cordoned off as police conduct an investigation after a man was found dead at the residence on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)
Sicamous RCMP are seeking the suspect involved in an assault and robbery involving a 90-year-old Good Samaritan that occurred Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (File photo)

90-year-old Salmon Arm man assaulted, robbed after giving stranger ride

Police say suspect hit victim in the head before pushing him out of the vehicle

Sicamous RCMP are seeking the suspect involved in an assault and robbery involving a 90-year-old Good Samaritan that occurred Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (File photo)
A new poll finds Premier David Eby, here seen speaking in November at a meeting of business leaders in Victoria, as the most popular leader in B.C. among the four party leaders with almost four out of 10 British Columbians having a positive impression for plus-rating of 14 per cent. New Democrats currently maintain an 18-per cent lead among committed voters ahead of the Conservative Party of BC. (Screencap).

Poll shows NDP with a firm grip on B.C., as Conservatives pick up steam

Conservative Party leads BC United by nine points for second place in new Abacus Data poll

A new poll finds Premier David Eby, here seen speaking in November at a meeting of business leaders in Victoria, as the most popular leader in B.C. among the four party leaders with almost four out of 10 British Columbians having a positive impression for plus-rating of 14 per cent. New Democrats currently maintain an 18-per cent lead among committed voters ahead of the Conservative Party of BC. (Screencap).
People hold banners during a march to remember those who died during the overdose crisis and to call for a safe supply of illicit drugs on International Overdose Awareness Day, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C.’s Road to Recovery targets those at risk of an overdose

B.C. Premier Eby celebrates ‘first-of-its-kind’ seamless addictions care program in Vancouver

People hold banners during a march to remember those who died during the overdose crisis and to call for a safe supply of illicit drugs on International Overdose Awareness Day, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
An earthquake was felt near Oliver on Dec. 4. Residents reported hearing a loud crash sound in the area. (Earthquakes Canada)

Magnitude 3.1 earthquake hits B.C. between Penticton and Oliver

No damage reported, as would be expected for a quake of this size

An earthquake was felt near Oliver on Dec. 4. Residents reported hearing a loud crash sound in the area. (Earthquakes Canada)
Due to the upcoming heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon on Monday (Dec. 7) at 7 p.m. (DriveBC/X/Twitter)

Highway 1 through B.C.’s Fraser Canyon set to close due to heavy rainfall

Highway 1 between Boothroyd and Siska to close at 7 p.m.; checkpoints set up by Hope and Lytton

Due to the upcoming heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon on Monday (Dec. 7) at 7 p.m. (DriveBC/X/Twitter)
New Democrat MP Alistair MacGregor says he has reviewed the major grocers' plans to stabilize prices and was unimpressed by what was in them. MacGregor rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Industry plan to slow grocery prices leaves MacGregor ‘unimpressed’

Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP says confidential plan already showing up in grocery flyers

New Democrat MP Alistair MacGregor says he has reviewed the major grocers' plans to stabilize prices and was unimpressed by what was in them. MacGregor rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Owen Waterhouse (left) and Riley Brinnen were injured in a car crash in Kamloops on Nov. 29, 2023. (TRU Wolfpack 2023-24 Men’s Volleyball Roster)

Crash claims life of TRU athlete, puts 2 Kelowna teammates in critical care

The 3 volleyball players were struck from behind while stopped at a red light in Kamloops

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Owen Waterhouse (left) and Riley Brinnen were injured in a car crash in Kamloops on Nov. 29, 2023. (TRU Wolfpack 2023-24 Men’s Volleyball Roster)
A demo of the first electric fire truck in Canada is performed during an unveiling event at the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Training Centre in Vancouver, B.C, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Canada’s first electric fire truck unveiled in Vancouver

Move part of the city’s push to cut emissions, about 10% of its vehicle fleet now electric

A demo of the first electric fire truck in Canada is performed during an unveiling event at the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Training Centre in Vancouver, B.C, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns