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Impaired B.C. nurse kept painkilling drugs from patients, college finds

Impaired B.C. nurse kept painkilling drugs from patients, college finds

Unnamed nurse suspended for one week, faces practice restrictions and medical monitoring.
New decals alert police that they're dealing with someone with autism

New decals alert police that they're dealing with someone with autism

The decals ask officers to be aware that the person may be non-verbal, have heightened anxiety, be resistant to authority or unaware of danger and may run away
10 essential tips to keep your pets cool and safe this summer

10 essential tips to keep your pets cool and safe this summer

Limiting exercise is one way to reduce overheating during hot weather.
Grant Lawrence returns to qathet for tour with musical friends

Grant Lawrence returns to qathet for tour with musical friends

Variety-show style concert celebrates unique and quirky place that is Desolation Sound
Gambling addiction defence possible in disbarred B.C. lawyer's trial

Gambling addiction defence possible in disbarred B.C. lawyer's trial

Twice-disbarred lawyer Steven Mansfield is charged with eight counts of fraud and theft.
Law Society of BC and lawyers denied interim injunction on Bill 21

Law Society of BC and lawyers denied interim injunction on Bill 21

There is no evidence, to date, of 'irreparable harm' to the independence of the province's legal profession by Bill 21, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled.
25 people killed on B.C. roads in 10 days

25 people killed on B.C. roads in 10 days

B.C. highway police are pleading with people all over the province to slow down.
SCRD riparian public hearing hears from hundreds

SCRD riparian public hearing hears from hundreds

Fifty five members of the public in the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s boardroom and 71 online participants were counted by staff as attendees at a July 16 Public Hearing. There were also over 300 pieces of written comments submitted.
Carbon taxes did not trigger spike in Canadian gas prices, finds report

Carbon taxes did not trigger spike in Canadian gas prices, finds report

Average gasoline prices spiked 55% in 2021-22, but only a fraction of that was caused by Canada's carbon taxes, finds study.
Police working to identify driver in fatal B.C. crash

Police working to identify driver in fatal B.C. crash

A section of 80th Avenue is closed with no anticipated reopening time as the investigation is taking place.