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Sharp drop in international students triggers layoffs at Camosun

Sharp drop in international students triggers layoffs at Camosun

The college says it has 400 fewer international students than it budgeted for in 2025/26 and numbers are expected to decline further, resulting in a projected deficit of at least $5 million
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Green ribbons at NDP MLAs' swearing in a tribute to 'superfan' Horgan

Green ribbons at NDP MLAs' swearing in a tribute to 'superfan' Horgan

Shamrocks owner Jim Hartshorne said the former premier had a “crazy interest” in lacrosse, and wore his Shamrocks hat in photos around the globe
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B.C. Realtor linked to alleged widespread mortgage fraud racket turns in licence

B.C. Realtor linked to alleged widespread mortgage fraud racket turns in licence

Jin Luo bought a $2.18-million Vancouver property by falsely indicating he had a savings account balance of $850,000 and an annual income of $256,961.
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Abbotsford, B.C., man pleads guilty to trafficking in black bear paws

Abbotsford, B.C., man pleads guilty to trafficking in black bear paws

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a man from Abbotsford, B.C., has pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking in black bear paws.
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B.C. nurse suspended for unauthorized access of patient records

B.C. nurse suspended for unauthorized access of patient records

Nurses are not permitted to access the health records of patients not in their care.
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RCMP warn against vigilantism in Squamish, B.C., as concerns circulate online

RCMP warn against vigilantism in Squamish, B.C., as concerns circulate online

SQUAMISH, B.C. — Police in Squamish, B.C., have issued a warning against vigilante action over safety concerns they say are circulating on social media.
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B.C. nursing regulator issues four 'birth attendant' warnings

B.C. nursing regulator issues four 'birth attendant' warnings

The college identified four women in the Fraser Valley, Kelowna and Salmon Arm.
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B.C. man pleads guilty to trafficking bear parts

B.C. man pleads guilty to trafficking bear parts

Hong Tao Yang of Abbotsford pled guilty and was fined nearly $9,000 in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court for trafficking bear parts in Maple Ridge.
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Alberta truck driver fined, ticketed after crash on B.C. highway

Alberta truck driver fined, ticketed after crash on B.C. highway

An off-duty police officer was first on scene and helped in the investigation.
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Beetles from B.C. settling in Nova Scotia, taking up the fight to rescue hemlocks

Beetles from B.C. settling in Nova Scotia, taking up the fight to rescue hemlocks

FREDERICTON — The offspring of beetles imported from British Columbia are ready to take up the fight against an invasive insect that is killing hemlock trees in Nova Scotia.
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