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Woman with a knife arrested at New Westminster, B.C., post-secondary school

Woman with a knife arrested at New Westminster, B.C., post-secondary school

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they were called to a post-secondary school in the city when staff reported that a woman armed with a knife was inside the building.
B.C. to provide $155.7M to recruit and retain specialized health workers

B.C. to provide $155.7M to recruit and retain specialized health workers

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is spending more money to recruit and retain health-science workers, while expanding an incentive program to dozens more rural communities. Health Minister Adrian Dix says $155.
Safety gear, training, helped B.C. wildfire pilot survive crash, safety board says

Safety gear, training, helped B.C. wildfire pilot survive crash, safety board says

RICHMOND, B.C. — A Transportation Safety Board report says experience, recent training and safety equipment were key factors in a pilot surviving the crash of a firefighting plane south of Cranbrook in August 2022.
Vancouver sees bike thefts drop 66% since partnership with online registry

Vancouver sees bike thefts drop 66% since partnership with online registry

Project 529 bike registry now available to police agencies across B.C.
Surrey man suspect in two White Rock stabbings

Surrey man suspect in two White Rock stabbings

The homicide investigation "remains active," says IHIT.
North Van woman to buy 'dream home' with $500,000 lottery win

North Van woman to buy 'dream home' with $500,000 lottery win

Listing of coveted house prompts lotto ticket purchase.
Animal rescuer questions reports wolf dog in Coombs area has been killed

Animal rescuer questions reports wolf dog in Coombs area has been killed

Rumours are circulating that the animal, believed to have attacked dogs, has been shot and killed
Plant apologizes for news release after winning NDP nomination for Saanich-Gulf Islands

Plant apologizes for news release after winning NDP nomination for Saanich-Gulf Islands

The release, which was later retracted, said 69-year-old May was ‘challenged to keep up with riding duties’ due to poor health, and could resign
Lawyer says RCMP bullying claims in Surrey policing case could cause 'undue' concern

Lawyer says RCMP bullying claims in Surrey policing case could cause 'undue' concern

VANCOUVER — A B.C.
shíshálh Nation's name officially recognized in provincial legislation

shíshálh Nation's name officially recognized in provincial legislation

Six acts have been amended and will replace 'Sechelt' with 'shíshálh' and 'Indian Band' with 'Nation'