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Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

New paper supports thesis that fuel-thinning is not appropriate for Coastal forests
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Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Staff want no-smoking rules enforced, full-time security, and specialized clinicians to deal with hard-to-house residents.
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Warning issued after death cap mushrooms spotted in Oak Bay

Warning issued after death cap mushrooms spotted in Oak Bay

Around 600 to 700 of the toxic mushrooms have been found and disposed of so far this summer, says Oak Bay’s manager of park services.
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Vancouver cop's actions in pedestrian collision referred to prosecutors

Vancouver cop's actions in pedestrian collision referred to prosecutors

A Vancouver police officer was involved in a collision with a female pedestrian on Commercial Drive Sept. 29, 2023.
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B.C.'s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby

B.C.'s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — A British Columbia government fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings to protect tenants from eviction and maintain affordable rents is on track to exceed its target of 2,000 homes.
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Vancouver police officer faces possible charges over collision that hurt pedestrian

Vancouver police officer faces possible charges over collision that hurt pedestrian

VANCOUVER — The Independent Investigations Office is asking prosecutors to consider charges against a Vancouver Police officer whose vehicle hit a pedestrian in the city's Eastside last year.
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Nurses' union seeks immediate action to deal with violent patients at care homes

Nurses' union seeks immediate action to deal with violent patients at care homes

Staff have reported a hard-to-house population is causing safety risks.
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Firefighters' union seeks meeting with premier over letter sent to him

Firefighters' union seeks meeting with premier over letter sent to him

Letter sent to premier led to one-day suspension of Victoria firefighter
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North Vancouver dentists' bookkeeper sentenced for stealing $200,000

North Vancouver dentists' bookkeeper sentenced for stealing $200,000

The accused had already repaid the victims in full before sentencing
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Weather and luck help B.C. wildfire situation, but drought and risks persist

Weather and luck help B.C. wildfire situation, but drought and risks persist

VANCOUVER — Though the wildfire season in B.C. this year has been less intense than last year's record destruction, drought conditions persist in many regions and the situation could worsen, Emergency Minister Bowinn Ma has warned.
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