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Sunken fish boat off B.C. shifts into deeper water, leaks fuel in key orca habitat

Sunken fish boat off B.C. shifts into deeper water, leaks fuel in key orca habitat

VICTORIA — Crews are working to drain fuel from a sunken fish boat in U.S. waters just east of Vancouver Island before it fouls a key feeding ground for endangered southern resident killer whales. An update from the U.S.
B.C. inflation grows to 8% in July, exceeding national rate for second time this year

B.C. inflation grows to 8% in July, exceeding national rate for second time this year

West Coast inflation grows month to month at same time national rate shows signs of cooling
Young lawyer gets $3.2M for injuries she suffered in car accident

Young lawyer gets $3.2M for injuries she suffered in car accident

The young lawyer described "cognitive issues" that made work difficult, including having to reread documents multiple times.
Pacific FC adds former CPL president Paul Beirne to front office

Pacific FC adds former CPL president Paul Beirne to front office

Longtime Canadian sports executive will be the club’s new managing director
'Worst weekend' for out of service ambulances across B.C.

'Worst weekend' for out of service ambulances across B.C.

It was a tough weekend for BC Emergency Health Services paramedics.
Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in 2017 killing of Nanaimo teen

Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in 2017 killing of Nanaimo teen

Makayla Chang disappeared in March 2017; her body was found two months later.
Orcas, so far, have stayed away from oil spill site near San Juan Islands

Orcas, so far, have stayed away from oil spill site near San Juan Islands

Fishing boat went down on Saturday, crew was rescued; cause of sinking not officially determined yet
Abandoned asylum-seekers ship barged to Campbell River for deconstruction

Abandoned asylum-seekers ship barged to Campbell River for deconstruction

Submersible dry dock carried vessel to Campbell River for deconstruction. Materials to be salvaged for recycling.
Ashcroft mayor frustrated after ambulance delayed for resident in medical distress

Ashcroft mayor frustrated after ambulance delayed for resident in medical distress

It's the second time in a month an Ashcroft resident has died waiting for paramedics.
Threatening flyers distributed throughout Vancouver tent encampment: police

Threatening flyers distributed throughout Vancouver tent encampment: police

VANCOUVER — Police are urging people living in a tent encampment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to be vigilant after someone distributed threatening flyers in the area over the weekend.