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Renter files human rights complaint against Burnaby alleging she was ‘ambushed’ by inspectors

Renter files human rights complaint against Burnaby alleging she was ‘ambushed’ by inspectors

Renter in illegal suite says she warned city she was immunocompromised.
Mental health challenges evolving – not diminishing

Mental health challenges evolving – not diminishing

COVID-19 anxiety will persist after return to more normal social interaction, says a UBC researcher
B.C. introduces legislation to ensure First Nations input on wildlife management

B.C. introduces legislation to ensure First Nations input on wildlife management

For the first time, Bill 14, the Wildlife Amendment Act, will integrate Indigenous perspectives
Union calls on province to take 'bold action' to cope with nursing shortages

Union calls on province to take 'bold action' to cope with nursing shortages

B.C. Nurses Union doesn't have faith that the province's plan to deal with nurse staffing shortages in intensive care units will be enough
Update: Metro Vancouver police officer recovering after being stabbed during chase

Update: Metro Vancouver police officer recovering after being stabbed during chase

They were taken to hospital and treated
B.C. set to update COVID-19 situation after indicating restrictions could ease

B.C. set to update COVID-19 situation after indicating restrictions could ease

VICTORIA — British Columbian's public health officer was scheduled to hold a COVID-19 briefing today after indicating earlier this month that more restrictions could be lifted by mid-March. Dr.
Fourteen more people die from COVID-19 ahead of B.C. restrictions announcement

Fourteen more people die from COVID-19 ahead of B.C. restrictions announcement

VICTORIA — British Columbia reported 274 new cases of COVID-19 a day ahead of the provincial government's expected announcement of the loosening of some COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Watchdog calls out CMHC for giving employees bonuses amid housing crisis

Watchdog calls out CMHC for giving employees bonuses amid housing crisis

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says $48 million in employee bonuses were handed out in 2020 and 2021.
B.C. residents advised to discard sand ginger powder that may contain poison

B.C. residents advised to discard sand ginger powder that may contain poison

SURREY, B.C. — B.C.'s poison information centre and the Fraser Health authority are warning the public not to consume Wing Hing brand sand ginger powder after two people were hospitalized last month.
Some relief at pumps may come by Friday

Some relief at pumps may come by Friday

Spiking oil prices have come down slightly, meaning gas price drop is coming