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B.C. has longest walk-in clinic wait times in Canada

B.C. has longest walk-in clinic wait times in Canada

The average wait time in Victoria was 107 minutes, or one hour and 47 minutes.
Millennials outnumber baby boomers in Canada as immigration slows population aging

Millennials outnumber baby boomers in Canada as immigration slows population aging

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says there are now more millennials than baby boomers in the country, ending the 65-year reign of the post-Second World War generation as the largest cohort in the population.
Rob Shaw: After throne speech, will B.C. voters accept NDP version of reality?

Rob Shaw: After throne speech, will B.C. voters accept NDP version of reality?

Crime down, health care swinging upwards, housing booming. B.C. throne speech paints a picture too rosy for some.
Joe Smith Creek cutblock listed for BCTS auction by March 31

Joe Smith Creek cutblock listed for BCTS auction by March 31

A gap in responsibilities between provincial ministries has locals concerned that logging the Joe Smith Creek cutblock (TA0521) heightens washout risks along Highway 101.
After daughter allegedly threatened with rape, father questions B.C. ski club's response

After daughter allegedly threatened with rape, father questions B.C. ski club's response

A North Shore father says he had to pull his daughter out of her ski club on Grouse Mountain after alleged verbal and physical threats made against the 13-year-old were not handled seriously.
Tasers were for self-protection, says B.C. drug dealer

Tasers were for self-protection, says B.C. drug dealer

Cameron John Kowbell has been found guilty of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a non-firearm.
B.C. teacher disciplined for hijab Halloween costume comments

B.C. teacher disciplined for hijab Halloween costume comments

Surrey substitute teacher asked hijab-wearing student if they had been trick-or-treating.
No 2024 borrowing for Langdale well project: SCRD board reconsideration fails

No 2024 borrowing for Langdale well project: SCRD board reconsideration fails

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board is set to approve its 2024 budget Thursday – though the tax implications for the electorate are not yet clear.  
B.C. debtor forced to pay after BBQ cash-stuffing claim rejected

B.C. debtor forced to pay after BBQ cash-stuffing claim rejected

Debtor forced to pay after B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal finds no evidence Vancouver woman stuffed an envelope full of cash into a backyard barbecue.
B.C. New Democrat government makes pledges to homebuyers, renters, in throne speech

B.C. New Democrat government makes pledges to homebuyers, renters, in throne speech

VICTORIA — The New Democrat government pledged more homes for middle-class people in British Columbia and eviction protection for renters in a throne speech that promised affordability measures in this week's budget, with a provincial election set fo