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COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

Provincial government overwhelmed by PPE shortage and pandemic supply-chain chaos in 2020, briefing notes reveal.
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Mission man arrested for sexual assault on woman hiking North Vancouver trail

Mission man arrested for sexual assault on woman hiking North Vancouver trail

Tips from the public helped identify the man now charged.
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B.C. announces new regulations to curb catalytic converter thefts

B.C. announces new regulations to curb catalytic converter thefts

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has moved to prevent thefts of catalytic converters, a crime that costs millions every year.
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CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

“We’re seeing the signs of chronic stress on the population,” said Margaret Eaton, National CEO of CMHA.
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Woman killed by falling boulder on Hwy 1 was a loving wife and mother; 'loved by everyone she knew'

Woman killed by falling boulder on Hwy 1 was a loving wife and mother; 'loved by everyone she knew'

“Laura was an exceptional human being, respected and loved by everyone she knew,” her obituary states.
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B.C. added 21K jobs in February for seventh straight month of gains

B.C. added 21K jobs in February for seventh straight month of gains

Province has not posted any job losses since July 2021
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Eligible young Canadians can receive up to $2,000 for post-secondary education

Eligible young Canadians can receive up to $2,000 for post-secondary education

Approximately 1.6 million eligible Canadians have yet to claim the Canada Learning Bond
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B.C.-wide recall on Cavendish Farms and No Name hash brown potatoes

B.C.-wide recall on Cavendish Farms and No Name hash brown potatoes

Check your freezers for these brunch items!
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Victim in fatal North Vancouver shooting linked to gangs, police say

Victim in fatal North Vancouver shooting linked to gangs, police say

VANCOUVER — Homicide investigators say a man with gang links was the victim of a brazen public shooting in a supermarket parking lot in North Vancouver.
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Investigation into North Vancouver woman's death points to gaps in ER care at Lions Gate Hospital

Investigation into North Vancouver woman's death points to gaps in ER care at Lions Gate Hospital

A grieving mother says a report by B.C.’s College of Physicians and Surgeons into the care her daughter received at Lions Gate Hospital’s emergency ward has done little to provide accountability for why her daughter died.
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