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Patient suffered cardiac arrest after restraint: forensic pathologist

Patient suffered cardiac arrest after restraint: forensic pathologist

Paul Spencer’s 2019 death was the result of a combination of factors including physical restraint, cardiovascular disease and medication for schizophrenia, a coroners inquest heard
Climate change costs growing for B.C. municipalities

Climate change costs growing for B.C. municipalities

B.C. municipalities expressed frustration with the federal government's slowness in responding to local communities' climate change challenges.
B.C. taco eatery fined $7,000 for serving minor

B.C. taco eatery fined $7,000 for serving minor

A Vancouver Tacofino restaurant served a beer to a minor while nearby liquor inspectors watched.
Air Canada strike: What to know about free flight changes, 25% off global trips

Air Canada strike: What to know about free flight changes, 25% off global trips

Travellers can enjoy reduced prices on flights to all destinations.
Another incumbent BC United MLA to run as Independent as Kirkpatrick re-enters race

Another incumbent BC United MLA to run as Independent as Kirkpatrick re-enters race

WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. — An incumbent BC United legislative member has reversed her decision not to seek re-election and has announced she'll run as an Independent in the riding of West Vancouver-Capilano in the upcoming British Columbia election.
UBCM: Housing crisis requires crisis response, delegates hear

UBCM: Housing crisis requires crisis response, delegates hear

The province's multi-faceted housing crisis will take years and patience to fix, Union of BC Municipalities delegates told.
B.C. tops provinces for expected salary increases next year

B.C. tops provinces for expected salary increases next year

Study projects wage growth in B.C. to be 3.9 per cent next year.
B.C. commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters

B.C. commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a "deep debt of gratitude" for their efforts in battling recent fire se
Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Premier David Eby announces a new plan for involuntary care, but critics point to missed opportunities in the past
'You're not alone': Strangers spread love at B.C. hospitals with handwritten notes, roses

'You're not alone': Strangers spread love at B.C. hospitals with handwritten notes, roses

Two strangers placed 24 roses on people's vehicles to comfort them.