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Audit of B.C. Crown corporation board appointments show 'gaps' in oversight

Audit of B.C. Crown corporation board appointments show 'gaps' in oversight

VICTORIA — An audit of board appointments at British Columbia's public-sector organizations shows that provincial oversight fell short when handling conflict-of-interest cases.
Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad dismissed suggestions he could face a leadership contest at this weekend's AGM, saying there "isn't a mechanism" to hold one at the meeting.
Ontario shifts from Pap to HPV test for cervical cancer screening, but no at-home kits yet

Ontario shifts from Pap to HPV test for cervical cancer screening, but no at-home kits yet

TORONTO — Ontario will replace its main method of cervical cancer screening next week to a more accurate and less frequent test, but the dreaded speculum exam is not in the rear-view just yet.
Ailing Pope Frances appoints new Archbishop of Vancouver

Ailing Pope Frances appoints new Archbishop of Vancouver

In accordance with church law, J. Michael Miller submitted his resignation on his 75th birthday in 2021 but had been asked to stay in office until his successor's arrival.
Nanaimo man’s TikTok video may have convinced 2,000 Americans to visit

Nanaimo man’s TikTok video may have convinced 2,000 Americans to visit

Nanaimo’s Tod Maffin was so struck by how many Americans were supporting online calls for Canadians to boycott U.S. goods, he invited them for a visit.
'Utter lack of remorse': Man sentenced for exploitation, sexual assault of teen sisters

'Utter lack of remorse': Man sentenced for exploitation, sexual assault of teen sisters

Peter John Hooper’s pattern of befriending vulnerable girls, using illicit drugs with them and sexually abusing them points to the need for a lengthy prison sentence to protect the public, the judge said.
Environment Canada warns winds on Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver may cause damage

Environment Canada warns winds on Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver may cause damage

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for large sections of Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver as a low pressure centre approaches the coast.
B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

The B.C. Conservatives' attorney general critic is defying Opposition Leader John Rustad's request to take down a social-media post saying there are “zero” confirmed child burial sites at the former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
Pemberton RCMP investigating sudden death on Prospect Street

Pemberton RCMP investigating sudden death on Prospect Street

Police responded to the report of a death on Saturday, Feb. 22
'We have not made any recent changes': Google looks to update B.C.'s 'state park' label on maps

'We have not made any recent changes': Google looks to update B.C.'s 'state park' label on maps

Provincial parks around Metro Vancouver have been labelled a 'state park' on Google Maps.