CBC - British Columbia (An hour ago)
Students and instructors at North Island College (NIC) say they're disappointed following the institution's recommendation to suspend 15 programs from its three main campuses on mid and north Vancouver Island. The suspensions are not permanent cuts, but create opportunities to re-imagine how and what programs are delivered, say college officials.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (12 hours ago)
The lawsuit alleged "systemic mistreatment" of inmates, including torture in some cases, when they were placed in solitary confinement. The B.C. Supreme Court approved the settlement in October and the claims period for a piece of the money began this month, more than seven years after the lawsuit was filed against the province over correctional...
ReadVancouver Sun - Local (18 hours ago)
Canadian actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is a star on the rise. With a combined 14.2 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, her social influence certainly seems set in stone. And her career just keeps on growing. The Ontario actress, who rose to fame via the role of high school student Devi Vishwakumar in the Netflix series […]
ReadCBC - British Columbia (18 hours ago)
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert today, discussing major projects in the region, including the possibility of an oil pipeline from Alberta. Coastal First Nations President Marilyn Slett says just one oil spill would destroy their way of life.
ReadThe Province - Local (20 hours ago)
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ReadCBC - British Columbia (23 hours ago)
The Victoria Police Department has created a new team of beat officers, several years after it says it disbanded the last one due to budget constraints. The new team is made with special funding from the city for its community safety and well-being plan, aimed at making people feel safer on city streets.
ReadVancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)
'Coastal First Nations, along with the Lax Kw'alaams and the Haisla Nation oppose any project that proposes to bring oil tankers to the North Coast.' - Marilyn Slett, president of the Coastal First Nations and Chief Councillor of the Heiltsuk Nation.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)
Squamish geoscientist warns of dangerous weather in the Sea-to-Sky region, including avalanches and rockslides, after heavy rainfall and rising freezing levels. On Sunday, two separate avalanches were recorded in-bounds at Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, with one person needing to be rescued.
ReadCityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)
From being designated for assignment by the floundering Oakland Athletics in 2023 to setting the record for hits in an MLB postseason, Ernie Clement has been on quite a ride. Now the gritty utility infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays will add another achievement to his growing resume, as he’s been tabbed to represent Team USA at the upcoming...
ReadCBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)
PowerPoint presentations have long been a staple of business meetings, but two Vancouver women have started hosting "meet cute” events where the ubiquitous Microsoft presentation program can help people build social connections and potentially find a romantic partner.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)
Jagpreet Singh is accused of killing his wife Balwinder Kaur by stabbing her multiple times just days after arriving from India in March 2024. Singh pleaded not guilty to the charge of second-degree murder at a hearing last year, according to his defence counsel.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)
The Elk River has been named one of British Columbia's most endangered rivers on a new list released by the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C., highlighting concerns about long-term pressures on the watershed and how river health is being monitored.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)
Kelly Greene, minister of emergency management and climate readiness, recommends residents be prepared for changing conditions and added the provincial government has made a number of emergency preparedness guides available online. Two evacuation orders have been issued on Vancouver Island amid heavy rainfall, including for a campground near...
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