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Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

British Columbia’s population is projected to reach 7.9 million by 2046, up 44% from 2023
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Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election

Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election

VANCOUVER — British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for those with severe addictions who are mentally ill and have sustained a brain injury, the premier announced Sunday just days ahe
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Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Melanye Walker, who had to undergo a series of vaccinations, says she didn’t realize how important it was to get treated after a bat encounter
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Possible explosive shell prompts police response in North Delta neighbourhood

Possible explosive shell prompts police response in North Delta neighbourhood

Two homes evacuated out of caution
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Four people charged with manslaughter, forcible confinement in Burnaby, B.C. death

Four people charged with manslaughter, forcible confinement in Burnaby, B.C. death

BURNABY, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say four people have been charged with manslaughter more than a year after a man died in Burnaby.
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WestJet ordered to pay $633 for flight delay, seat downgrade

WestJet ordered to pay $633 for flight delay, seat downgrade

Steven Davidson got into Phoenix 4.5 hours later than originally scheduled and had a seat downgrade on the second flight.
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Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

A resolution on the issue is due before the Union of BC Municipalities convention next week.
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MPs to face new political realities on their return to Ottawa

MPs to face new political realities on their return to Ottawa

OTTAWA — On Monday Parliamentarians will return to the familiar stone walls of West Block in Ottawa to find the political landscape has shifted significantly.
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Victoria chief says police handing off mental-health patients at hospital face hours-long waits

Victoria chief says police handing off mental-health patients at hospital face hours-long waits

Del Manak says the problem could be solved in part by provincial legislation to give security guards in hospitals special constable status.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Making a big decision about the consumer carbon tax

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Making a big decision about the consumer carbon tax

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