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B.C. to provide $155.7 million to recruit and retain specialized health workers

B.C. to provide $155.7 million to recruit and retain specialized health workers

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is spending more money to recruit and retain health-science workers, especially those in rural and remote communities. Health Minister Adrian Dix says $155.7 million has been set aside at a time when B.C.
ICYMI: Squamish council defeats WLNG floatel TUP—for now

ICYMI: Squamish council defeats WLNG floatel TUP—for now

Council neither rejects nor approves WLNG TUP by majority, thus defeating application; Mayor Armand Hurford says they will likely hear more about the matter.
Safety gear, training, helped B.C. wildfire pilot survive crash, safety board says

Safety gear, training, helped B.C. wildfire pilot survive crash, safety board says

RICHMOND, B.C. — A Transportation Safety Board report says experience, recent training and safety equipment were key factors in a pilot surviving the crash of a firefighting plane south of Cranbrook in August 2022.
A chariot awaits if Emerson the wayward elephant seal decides to hit the road

A chariot awaits if Emerson the wayward elephant seal decides to hit the road

Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Tuesday delivered a shiny new trailer designed with Emerson in mind to Oak Bay Marina
Officer describes chaotic scene that preceded fatal police shooting

Officer describes chaotic scene that preceded fatal police shooting

“Even now, I can’t think of what we would have done next had she not appeared there and Ron hadn’t fired. I was out of options,” Insp. Drew Robertson testified.
Updated: Police safely apprehend ‘distraught’ woman from a home in Squamish

Updated: Police safely apprehend ‘distraught’ woman from a home in Squamish

After an incident that drew heavy law enforcement presence, the woman was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Animal rescuer questions reports wolf dog in Coombs area has been killed

Animal rescuer questions reports wolf dog in Coombs area has been killed

Rumours are circulating that the animal, believed to have attacked dogs, has been shot and killed
Plant apologizes for news release after winning NDP nomination for Saanich-Gulf Islands

Plant apologizes for news release after winning NDP nomination for Saanich-Gulf Islands

The release, which was later retracted, said 69-year-old May was ‘challenged to keep up with riding duties’ due to poor health, and could resign
'A blank stare': Victoria officer in fatal 2019 police shooting in shock, public hearing told

'A blank stare': Victoria officer in fatal 2019 police shooting in shock, public hearing told

Ron Kirkwood faces allegations of abuse of authority in relation to firing an ARWEN gun at Lisa Rauch and neglect of duty in connection with his lack of documentation of the fatal shooting.
Lawyer says RCMP bullying claims in Surrey policing case could cause 'undue' concern

Lawyer says RCMP bullying claims in Surrey policing case could cause 'undue' concern

VANCOUVER — A B.C.