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Okanagan Indian Band cancelling some firefighting, medical services

Okanagan Indian Band cancelling some firefighting, medical services

OKIB sent a letter to particular Westside area residents saying fire protection and medical response services will be terminated July 23
B.C.'s ER wait times continue to rise: Study

B.C.'s ER wait times continue to rise: Study

Victoria General Hospital and Abbotsford Regional Hospital were the worst offenders.
PRGT pipeline gets go-ahead, deemed 'substantially started'

PRGT pipeline gets go-ahead, deemed 'substantially started'

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline now able to keep its current environmental assessment certificate indefinitely
Nanaimo RCMP seek man who reportedly threatened homeowner with firearm

Nanaimo RCMP seek man who reportedly threatened homeowner with firearm

Police searching for suspect following incident in Nanaimo's Westwood Lake neighbourhood
4-hectare blaze in Okanagan Falls 'under control': BC Wildfire Service

4-hectare blaze in Okanagan Falls 'under control': BC Wildfire Service

The fire, located east of Green Lake Road, was discovered on June 4
Parksville resident celebrating $1M lottery win with 'biggest pizza' available

Parksville resident celebrating $1M lottery win with 'biggest pizza' available

Winning ticket purchased at Temple Food Store in Parksville
Parksville Qualicum Beach benchmark home price soars past $900K

Parksville Qualicum Beach benchmark home price soars past $900K

Number up 3 per cent over same period in 2024
2 B.C. ministers going to Europe on trade mission next week

2 B.C. ministers going to Europe on trade mission next week

Jobs minister and minister of state for trade will depart on June 9, with stops in England, France and the Netherlands.
B.C.'s anti-racism helpline receives 800 calls in 1st year, Tories pan effort

B.C.'s anti-racism helpline receives 800 calls in 1st year, Tories pan effort

Helpline has received 807 calls in its first year of operation.
Ts’uubaa-asatx receive $6.2 million to build new reservoir at Cowichan Lake

Ts’uubaa-asatx receive $6.2 million to build new reservoir at Cowichan Lake

First Nation also purchases seven acres of waterfront property for $3.6 million