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10,000 B.C. waterfront workers to receive anti-harassment, anti-violence training

10,000 B.C. waterfront workers to receive anti-harassment, anti-violence training

VANCOUVER — A violence and harassment prevention training program aims to shift what has traditionally been the white, male-dominated culture of British Columbia's waterfront workplaces.
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'Holy smokes!': Burnaby couple wins big with Lotto 6/49

'Holy smokes!': Burnaby couple wins big with Lotto 6/49

The draw was held right before Christmas
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Surrey RCMP issues 26 COVID-19 violation tickets at illegal after-hours nightclub

Surrey RCMP issues 26 COVID-19 violation tickets at illegal after-hours nightclub

When police arrived, 22 individuals were inside the illegal club
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Vancouver's TSN 1040 goes off the air, format change coming

Vancouver's TSN 1040 goes off the air, format change coming

TSN 1040 is no more.
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Lung transplant recipient says he was 'taken down' by hospital security for wearing a face shield instead of mask

Lung transplant recipient says he was 'taken down' by hospital security for wearing a face shield instead of mask

In a statement, Interior Health says it's aware of the incident and is looking into it.
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Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Modified extraction method requires specialized equipment
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West Vancouver emergency crews save lucky pooch from canyon in Cypress Falls Park

West Vancouver emergency crews save lucky pooch from canyon in Cypress Falls Park

It took 16 firefighters to get Boss the Rottweiler to safety.
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First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed

First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed

VICTORIA — A coalition of British Columbia First Nations and the provincial health officer have reached an information-sharing agreement over COVID-19 infections, but the nations say the deal still needs work.
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Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull

Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull

VERNON, B.C. — A program to cull invasive, non-migratory Canada geese in British Columbia's North Okanagan has the strong support of Vernon city council.
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WorkSafeBC blitz finds COVID-19 violations at more than half its Whistler inspections

WorkSafeBC blitz finds COVID-19 violations at more than half its Whistler inspections

Common infractions include employers not conducting proper health checks, not having proper equipment available or used correctly, and infractions to occupancy limits
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