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Health officials warn of measles exposure at YVR last Thursday

Health officials warn of measles exposure at YVR last Thursday

Anyone who might have been exposed and is unvaccinated or immunocompromised is encouraged to contact their health unit by Wednesday, Nov. 29.
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Suspect sought after man collecting firewood assaulted in woods near Campbell River

Suspect sought after man collecting firewood assaulted in woods near Campbell River

A man on an ATV fired a weapon before assaulting the victim, Campbell River RCMP say
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Some Kelowna investors want out of short-term rental game as new legislation looms

Some Kelowna investors want out of short-term rental game as new legislation looms

“There’s definitely some people talking about getting out ahead of it and getting out of the short-term rental and selling their property. But we haven’t, as of yet, seen a massive flood of it.”
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First Nations group calls for encampment legislation pause

First Nations group calls for encampment legislation pause

The legislation proposes definitions of 'reasonably available' shelter, which municipalities will be required to prove before seeking an injunction to remove an encampment.
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B.C. government-contracted cancer clinic must return millions to patients

B.C. government-contracted cancer clinic must return millions to patients

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson alleged PeaceHealth broke state consumer laws.
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B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

VICTORIA — Global financial pressures and Canada's inflation rate challenges are major contributing factors in a forecast of slower growth for British Columbia's economy. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Tuesday that B.C.
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Auditor general raises concerns about B.C.’s bookkeeping for 16th time

Auditor general raises concerns about B.C.’s bookkeeping for 16th time

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general is repeating himself over concerns about the way the provincial government keeps its books, just as the Ministry of Finance's quarterly report projects a $5.6-billion deficit. Michael Pickup says if B.
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Pilot dies in small plane crash in B.C.'s East Kootenay region, RCMP say

Pilot dies in small plane crash in B.C.'s East Kootenay region, RCMP say

BRISCO, B.C. — RCMP say the pilot of a plane is dead after it crashed in British Columbia's East Kootenay region on Friday.
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Palestinian student in Prince George worried for family in Gaza

Palestinian student in Prince George worried for family in Gaza

Ahmed Shubair’s parents emigrated to Canada, and he was raised in Prince George, but both sides of his family are originally from Gaza.
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More jail time for Okanagan prolific offender with weapons arsenal

More jail time for Okanagan prolific offender with weapons arsenal

Sean Garrett Duffy already had a lifetime ban against possessing firearms or ammunition.
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