Jan 8, 2025 · The Halalt First Nation has filed a class-action suit with the Supreme Court of British Columbia, asserting that negligent forestry practices and infrastructure failures have caused significant harm to their lands and community.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Ministry of Forests has announced an extension to the Fairy Creek old-growth deferral, continuing protection for the watershed. "I am working to put people and communities back at the heart of forestry," said Forests Minister Ravi Parmar.

Jan 11, 2025 · B.C.'s Jobs Ministers Diane Gibson, here seen with Premier David Eby just before the election campaign, says the provincial economy "continues to show strength" after new labour data shows the provincial unemployment rise to six per cent in December.

Jan 20, 2025 · “Overdose prevention sites are a well-known and evidence-based measure which reduces overdose. It is both life-saving and cost-saving. By patients having to leave hospital to use their substance several times per day, their care gets disrupted and requires longer admission, readmission and then with a more serious condition," says Dr. Jack Bryant, an addiction and family physician in the Valley.

Jan 11, 2025 · A mysterious low-flying object spotted in the skies above Sooke has got imaginations running wild. Sightings of the unidentified object were made around 4 p.m. on Wednesday Jan. 8, with speculation of its identity ranging from a military drone, a private jet, right through to an alien invasion.

Jan 13, 2025 · A British Columbia doctor who treated a 13-year-old avian flu patient says the case has made him concerned about the potential for more human H5N1 infections. While the patient was recently discharged from hospital with her case deemed rare, the two-month ordeal is being examined to better ...

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June 27, 1933 - December 24, 2024. In loving memory ~, Leo passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District Hospital. He was predeceased by his son Bradley and is survived by his wife of 62 years Marg, daughter Sandra and granddaughter Caitlyn.

Sep 26, 2024 · December 10, 1957 - September 26, 2024. In Loving Memory ~ Greg was born in Chemainus, BC on December 10,1957 to Jeanette and Charlie Saunders. He was the middle of five children; Margaret, Cheryl, Greg, Toni, and Rod.

Jan 8, 2025 · Chohan Carriers is suing the City of Maple Ridge, and claiming some $27 million in damages, over the trucking company's inability to operate at a Hammond site.