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Why this B.C. veterinarian specializes in end-of-life care for pets
Dr. Jeff Berkshire runs Lifting Stars, a mobile veterinary service dedicated to euthanasia for pets at home.
B.C. publisher celebrates 50 years of local literature
When Howard White started writing and publishing, he felt there were few stories about the history of the province available in print. So, he and his wife Mary, who both grew up in B.C., endeavoured to get those stories told.
Al Raine, first and only mayor of Sun Peaks, B.C., dead at 83 after battle with ALS
Al Raine, who served as the mayor of Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality for 14 years, died Saturday at age 83, one day after resigning from his position. In a statement, the municipality said Raine died peacefully, surrounded by family.
Vancouver church organist and composer Rupert Lang retires after nearly 40 years
After playing the organ at Vancouver's Christ Church Cathedral for nearly 40 years, Lang is retiring as the church's director of music, leaving behind a legacy of connection and artistry.
Dan Coulter, former NDP MLA for Chilliwack, dead at 49
Last week, NDP provincial director Heather Stoutenburg said in a statement that Coulter had "experienced a serious medical emergency," and that he was in hospital.
Feeling blue about the end of the Eras? Here are some coping tools from mental health experts
Mental health professionals say feelings of sadness or uncertainty are to be expected following an event as monumental as the end of the Eras tour, and there are ways to cope with those emotions.
Alaskan tribes take B.C. to court over northwest gold mine
This latest filing comes after the Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation, a small First Nation in northwestern B.C. filed for judicial review about 10 days ago.
B.C. RCMP detachments begin rollout of body-worn cameras
Mounties say about 300 cameras will be issued to officers in Mission, Tofino, Ucluelet, Cranbrook, Kamloops and Prince George.
Vancouver would save $70M if park board dissolved, city report suggests
A new report from the City of Vancouver says it could save millions of dollars if the city's park board is dissolved, and suggests more parkland could be made permanent under the city's direct management.
Living wage increases across B.C., reaches $27/hr in Metro Vancouver, says economic think tank
The report’s authors are calling on employers to offer a living wage in their respective communities and on all levels of government to push forward with cost-saving measures for British Columbians.