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BC Ferries hiring binge aims to fill 500 positions to stem wave of sailing cancellations

BC Ferries hiring binge aims to fill 500 positions to stem wave of sailing cancellations

The ferry corporation is now offering incentives to lure workers
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Out of the pool: Why some B.C. communities are struggling to staff lifeguards

Out of the pool: Why some B.C. communities are struggling to staff lifeguards

Expense, access to training, shifting lifestyles forcing facilites to adapting to new realities
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Saanich School District teacher disciplined for telling Grade 3 kids he would ‘rip out’ their vocal cords

Saanich School District teacher disciplined for telling Grade 3 kids he would ‘rip out’ their vocal cords

Teacher also said non-verbal children are ‘dumb’
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B.C. man wanted on 32 charges, including escape, assault and theft

B.C. man wanted on 32 charges, including escape, assault and theft

Chad Meszarosi was lasted spotted in the Central Kootenays
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B.C. man fined $7,500 for keeping bear cub in a cage

B.C. man fined $7,500 for keeping bear cub in a cage

Bear taken to Northwest B.C. animal shelter in 2020 and released into the wild the following year
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Island Health executive answers tough questions about North Island health care

Island Health executive answers tough questions about North Island health care

James Hanson addresses lack of staff, public criticism other health care challenges in the region
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Kelowna Mountie suspended with pay for 2 years faces hearing for violent arrest

Kelowna Mountie suspended with pay for 2 years faces hearing for violent arrest

Const. Siggy Pietrzak was found ‘not guilty’ in court, but faces 3 code of conduct breaches
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Passengers restrain man who tried to stab attendant on US flight

Passengers restrain man who tried to stab attendant on US flight

Suspect armed with handle of a metal spoon with the bowl portion broken off
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Trudeau announces supports for Ukraine, hydrogen deal with Europe as EU head visits

Trudeau announces supports for Ukraine, hydrogen deal with Europe as EU head visits

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more support for Ukraine and a new hydrogen agreement with Europe on Tuesday alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Nearly 7 British Columbians died a day from toxic drugs in January

Nearly 7 British Columbians died a day from toxic drugs in January

Death rate now more than double what it was when emergency was declared in 2016
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