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Cariboo-area First Nation works with mining company to ensure expansion of B.C. mine

QUESNEL, B.C. — The British Columbia government says it has implemented mining permit changes requested jointly by a Cariboo-region First Nation and a mining firm, clearing the way for expansion of an underground gold mine near Quesnel.

Oct 27, 2021 10:17 AM Read more >

Patients face more surgery delays and cancellations at Lions Gate

Nursing shortage at North Vancouver hospital prompts operating room cutbacks

Oct 26, 2021 8:14 PM Read more >

B.C. auditor highlights COVID-19 relief program risks, budget dispute with government

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general says he has a decade-long difference of opinion with the government over calculating the province's financial bottom line that now adds up to $6 billion.

Oct 26, 2021 5:44 PM Read more >

'Solemn day' for B.C. as thousands of health-care workers defy vaccination deadline

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister called Tuesday a "solemn day" as 4,090 health care workers missed the deadline for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and were placed on unpaid leave before they could potentially lose their job.

Oct 26, 2021 5:26 PM Read more >

Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

VANCOUVER — A B.C. First Nation is challenging in court an online registry the province uses to automatically grant mineral rights on its territory. The Gitxaala have filed a petition to the B.C.

Oct 26, 2021 4:37 PM Read more >

NDP under-reported revenues by $6 billion: auditor general

Victoria spent $10.08 billion on the COVID-19 pandemic: findings

Oct 26, 2021 4:05 PM Read more >

Bryan Adams, 54-40, Mother Mother announce New Year's Eve concert in Vancouver

They'll ring in 2022 with a big show at Rogers Arena.

Oct 26, 2021 3:33 PM Read more >

5 most wanted Metro Vancouver criminals still on the lam this Halloween

They're wanted for things like murder, breaching probation and money laundering.

Oct 26, 2021 1:37 PM Read more >

B.C. offers more rebates for electric vehicle charging stations in condos, apartments

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is helping apartment and condo owners plug into the growing demand for electric vehicles by offering rebates and other funding to install chargers in their buildings.

Oct 26, 2021 1:11 PM Read more >

NDP silence on information, privacy bill ‘despicable,’ says de Jong

NDP shoots down suggestion to review Freedom of Information and Privacy Act changes

Oct 26, 2021 12:48 PM Read more >