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FOI records reveal parts of the discussions that took place behind the scenes during the November 2022 snowstorm that stranded hundreds.

SURREY, B.C. — Charges have been laid against a man accused of assaulting a member of the media during protests of COVID-19 restrictions at the Pacific Highway Border Crossing in Surrey, B.C.

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is heeding warning signs in the cancer care system, launching a 10-year plan and earmarking an initial $440 million to better detect, prevent and treat cancer, Premier David Eby says.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A private university based in Squamish, B.C., is shutting down at the end of April.

Peter Godwin Chance trained as a pilot during the Second World War, and always wanted to fly again. Last week, he finally got his chance, thanks to the Victoria Flying Club.

VICTORIA — Seniors in British Columbia should be relieved of the burden of paying thousands of dollars in home support costs, in the same way as residents of Ontario and Alberta whose governments cover the fees, says B.C.'s seniors advocate.

It will be easier for Iranians to extend their stay rather than go home to a regime with no respect for human rights.

Resource industry analyst Ben Parfitt predicts at least one more Interior pulp mill could be targeted for permanent closure

VICTORIA — Nurse practitioners in British Columbia now have expanded authority to assess people in crisis for involuntary admission to a treatment facility under the Mental Health Act.

Better immigration pathway for Hong Kong residents, divestment of pension investments in China and a foreign agents registry are among the key requests for pro-democracy Hong Kong-Canadian groups.