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Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

OTTAWA — The decision to transfer serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison was sound, the Correctional Service of Canada announced Thursday, with its commissioner underlining his new lodgings do not make him any less of a "p
qathet region youth services centre being established

qathet region youth services centre being established

Foundry Powell River will provide mental health and addiction supports
Letters: There are now Coast water decisions in federal hands

Letters: There are now Coast water decisions in federal hands

‘Fist fight’ free finale for Church Road wells

‘Fist fight’ free finale for Church Road wells

A forwarded email alerted me that the SCRD was to hold a Church Road Well Field project staff and contractor thank you drop-in on July 18.
Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

The Canada Child Benefit is being hailed for lifting children out of poverty seven years since its introduction, as families get a cost-of-living boost this month.
B.C. wildfire activity expected to shift from north to south

B.C. wildfire activity expected to shift from north to south

There have been 199 fires sparked in the past seven days in B.C., but 133 of those are out, held or under control.
Hells Angels gather for B.C. 40th anniversary parties

Hells Angels gather for B.C. 40th anniversary parties

Bikers expected to gather in Hope Friday and begin trip into Metro Vancouver.
Faulty veterinary equipment fire self extinguishes in Gibsons: Quarterly report

Faulty veterinary equipment fire self extinguishes in Gibsons: Quarterly report

Sunshine Coast firefighters rose to meet many challenges, including protecting off-Coast towns from infernos
Leaked report outlines systemic issues within the BC Sheriff Service

Leaked report outlines systemic issues within the BC Sheriff Service

Low and uncompetitive pay was among the reasons listed for recruitment failures.
RCMP inundated with complaints after duplicate Amber Alert

RCMP inundated with complaints after duplicate Amber Alert

A second, identical Amber Alert went out around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Police say they're looking into it.