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Comox parents call for health-care system changes after death of 11-year-old son

Comox parents call for health-care system changes after death of 11-year-old son

Brayden Robbins, an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, died on his second visit in seven days to the ER at Comox Valley Hospital.
'Big smile and a great story': Thrifty Foods matriarch remembered for her generosity

'Big smile and a great story': Thrifty Foods matriarch remembered for her generosity

Jo Campbell was known for her philanthropy, including raising $10 million with husband Alex to expand the B.C. Cancer Victoria building, and funding a major new health facility at Camosun College.
Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Total alcohol sales didn’t change much in the first 17 months after Canada legalized recreational cannabis, but small changes appeared at the local level.
B.C. court approves lawyer for sentence appeal from convicted child sex assaulter

B.C. court approves lawyer for sentence appeal from convicted child sex assaulter

The man "committed hundreds of acts of sexual violence" against a pre-teen girl, the sentencing judge said.
Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

VANCOUVER — Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died.
B.C. seeks to claw back future ownership and breeding of exotic cats

B.C. seeks to claw back future ownership and breeding of exotic cats

VICTORIA — When Bill Edwards feeds his pet servals Luna and Tumas on his rural Vancouver Island property, he cannot just simply reach for cans of cat food. He instead serves them raw chicken and frozen quail.
Man dead after B.C. RCMP shooting, woman's body found in home

Man dead after B.C. RCMP shooting, woman's body found in home

SURREY — RCMP say British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office has been called in after officers shot and killed a man at a home in Surrey after responding to a reported assault on Monday evening.
Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race

Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race

Adam Bremner-Akins has been a party member for eight years and previously ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the legislature.
B.C. Wildfire Service expecting more fires with forecast thunderstorms: minister

B.C. Wildfire Service expecting more fires with forecast thunderstorms: minister

FORT ST. JOHN — The B.C. Wildfire Service says the province is facing fewer active wildfires this year compared with last season at this time, but a forecast of thunderstorms and lighting will "certainly" cause more blazes.
Public health warns of measles exposure at Fort St. John, B.C., prenatal clinic

Public health warns of measles exposure at Fort St. John, B.C., prenatal clinic

FORT ST. JOHN — People who attended a prenatal clinic in Fort St. John, B.C., have been told they may have been exposed to measles.