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Rollout of flu shots in B.C. has a bumpy start

Rollout of flu shots in B.C. has a bumpy start

Some who hadn’t registered or booked appointments were able to get flu shots from pharmacies, while others reported they were turned away and told to register on the GetVaccinated website.
Deaths among B.C.'s homeless people increased 75% in 2021

Deaths among B.C.'s homeless people increased 75% in 2021

Deaths among homeless people in B.C. jumped significantly in 2021 compared to the year prior, and that increase was also seen in Kelowna. A Coroners Service report released Wednesday shows 247 people experiencing homelessness died across B.C.
Besides jail time, prosecution wants internet ban, firearms prohibition for Amanda Todd's tormenter

Besides jail time, prosecution wants internet ban, firearms prohibition for Amanda Todd's tormenter

Defence argues man convicted of sextorting the Port Coquitlam teen should receive six years in jail instead of the 12 that the Crown is seeking.
Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association girls take tournament gold in Vancouver

Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association girls take tournament gold in Vancouver

Girls ages 10-14 take U15 title.
B.C. tourism sector eyes banner fall-winter season

B.C. tourism sector eyes banner fall-winter season

End to travel restrictions seen as bigger tourist magnet than a low Canadian dollar
Recall against B.C. legislative member fails with missed deadline: Elections BC

Recall against B.C. legislative member fails with missed deadline: Elections BC

VICTORIA — The British Columbia recall petition launched against Harwinder Sandhu, the member of the legislature for Vernon-Monashee, was a failure. Elections BC says in a statement the recall petition was not submitted by the Oct.
Has removal of fish farms decreased sea lice?

Has removal of fish farms decreased sea lice?

It’s premature for either activists or industry to draw conclusions, marine parasite expert says
UBCM declines to support Village's Supreme Court appeal request

UBCM declines to support Village's Supreme Court appeal request

“UBCM has been a strong advocate for ensuring procedural fairness."
2022 season sets BC Parks reservation record

2022 season sets BC Parks reservation record

Demand for reservations has grown more than 200% in the past decade.
Man banned from B.C. Ferries tries to sneak on wearing disguise

Man banned from B.C. Ferries tries to sneak on wearing disguise

Police said the man was wearing a disguise and speaking “in an odd high-pitched accent that was either Australian or British.”