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B.C. probes complaints of logging damage to caves near Gold River

B.C. probes complaints of logging damage to caves near Gold River

The B.C. government has launched an investigation into complaints that Western Forest Products’ logging practices damaged caves and other sensitive limestone karst landscapes near Gold River on 91Ô­´´ Island.
91Ô­´´'s rental home supply dries up, creating 'zombie neighbourhoods'

91Ô­´´'s rental home supply dries up, creating 'zombie neighbourhoods'

Shelly Moffat doesn’t recognize her Kitsilano neighbourhood any more. The homes are empty. The streets are like investment portfolios. And Moffat believes that in this part of 91Ô­´´ families like hers are becoming historical artifacts.
Wine merchants warn of skyrocketing costs under new pricing scheme

Wine merchants warn of skyrocketing costs under new pricing scheme

No joke: Costs could jump for higher-end bottles starting April 1
Media given access to exhibits in legislature bomb-plot trial

Media given access to exhibits in legislature bomb-plot trial

VANCOUVER — The judge hearing the case of two people charged with plotting to blow up the B.C. legislature on Canada Day last year has ordered that the news media shall have access to exhibits filed at trial.
Dark, rainy conditions lead to spike in 91Ô­´´-area collisions

Dark, rainy conditions lead to spike in 91Ô­´´-area collisions

Heavy rain and poor driving conditions have led to a dramatic increase in crashes and pedestrian accidents, say 91Ô­´´ police.
British Columbians wait more than five months for surgery: report

British Columbians wait more than five months for surgery: report

British Columbians are waiting more than five months on average for medically necessary surgery, according to a right-leaning think-tank.
Alaska ferry project in Prince Rupert tangled in Buy America rules

Alaska ferry project in Prince Rupert tangled in Buy America rules

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - Construction of the Prince Rupert ferry terminal on British Columbia's West Coast has become tangled in Buy America provisions, meaning the facility that sits on 91Ô­´´ Crown land must be built with U.S. iron and steel.
Heavy rainfall warning for Fraser Valley, snow expected in Interior

Heavy rainfall warning for Fraser Valley, snow expected in Interior

A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for the Fraser Valley, while drivers are also being cautioned about snow on a couple of major highways in B.C.’s Interior.
B.C. Cancer Foundation topped up salary for ex-agency leader

B.C. Cancer Foundation topped up salary for ex-agency leader

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Cancer Foundation agreed to pledge $375,000 in charitable donation funds over five years to help defray the salary costs of the leader of the B.C. Cancer Agency, Dr. Max Coppes, has since resigned.
Woman found dead in Surrey home, husband is in police custody

Woman found dead in Surrey home, husband is in police custody

SURREY, B.C. - A woman in her 60s has been found dead in a Surrey home and her husband has been arrested. Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Mounties were called to the home (in the 6900 block of 152 St.