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Low wages, small workforce leaves booming B.C. restaurants without chefs

Many are advocating for the federal government to step in and issue more visas for foreign workers

Oct 15, 2017 7:50 AM Read more >

Above and Beyond awards program announced for everyday heroes of wildfire and floods

Nominations open for British Columbians until January.

Oct 14, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

Mike Bernier drops out of B.C. Liberal leadership race

The former cabinet minister made the announcement in Vancouver Saturday morning

Oct 14, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Former B.C. director pleads guilty in vote-getting scandal

Brian Bonney admits to breach of trust in ‘quick wins’ scandal

Oct 13, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

White Rock RCMP investigate after peanut butter smeared on parking meters

Eighteen parking meters were vandalized

Oct 13, 2017 3:00 PM Read more >

Fish Farm occupiers protest restocking of empty fish farm

A group of First Nations who are calling for the removal of fish farms from their territory says they will be occupying a third fish farm in the Broughton Archipelago off the coast of North East Vancouver Island.

Oct 13, 2017 2:25 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Nanaimo house where fatal fire occurred had no working smoke alarms

Nanaimo Fire Rescue completes its investigation into Tuesday’s fatal fire

Oct 13, 2017 2:20 PM Read more >

Astronaut Chris Hadfield reflects on technology, privilege and responsibility

Canadian is in the Kootenays to speak at the Columbia Basin Symposium

Oct 13, 2017 2:07 PM Read more >

Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women’s Walk held in Port Hardy

More than 20 people holding signs and drums marched through the heavy rain from Thunderbird Mall to Carrot Park in Port Hardy to raise awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and girls.

Oct 13, 2017 1:42 PM Read more >

Get ready for the Great B.C. Shakeout

Do you know what to do if an earthquake strikes?

Oct 13, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >