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City of Prince George applies to close court-protected homeless encampment
The City of Prince George in north-central B.C. has applied to the courts in a bid to close a homeless encampment in the Moccasin Flats area, in what is the latest chapter in a long-running dispute.
Prince Rupert, B.C., bar has licence suspended for 22 days after karaoke event
The B.C. Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch has fined a Prince Rupert bar $10,000 and suspended its licence for 22 days after it served patrons after hours and held a karaoke night against regulations.
Park board votes to request 50-metre pool at Vancouver Aquatic Centre
A majority of Vancouver Park Board commissioners have voted to maintain a 50-metre pool at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre following pushback from some local swimmers, with staff set to report back on its feasibility in a month.
Community rallies in support of Surrey, B.C., senior who lost $20K in scam
Thousands of dollars have been raised for an 84-year-old Surrey, B.C., woman who lost her life savings in a scam late last month.
Watchdog finds Vancouver ABC park commissioners flouted policy with secret meetings
Vancouver's integrity commissioner has found that six park board commissioners flouted policy by conducting meetings on park board matters out of the public eye.
Gusty winds and heavy rain expected in southern B.C. as avalanche risk rises
Forecasters are warning of an increased avalanche risk in B.C. amid special weather statements warning of wind and high rainfall across the southern half of the province.
Controversial Richmond, B.C., supportive housing project gets go-ahead after months of wrangling
A supportive housing project in Richmond, B.C., will be built in its original location after it was paused by the province for months over an ostensible lack of public consultation.
Dry January and lower snowpack levels in B.C. raise summer water concerns
The B.C. River Forecast Centre says that a historically dry January in many parts of B.C. means snowpack levels across the province were lower in February than at the start of the year.
Canadian chain Peavey Mart warns of imitation scams as it closes all stores
As Canadian farm retailer Peavey Mart winds down all its stores and offers steep discounts, it is warning customers of fraudulent websites that are using the opportunity to steal personal information.
Bus operators in B.C.'s Cowichan Valley walk off the job
Bus operators in Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley walked off the job on Saturday morning as labour talks with their employer broke down.