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337,560 surgeries completed in B.C. over last fiscal year

337,560 surgeries completed in B.C. over last fiscal year

More surgeries were performed in British Columbia in the 2021/22 fiscal year than any other year in the province's history, as the province worked to reschedule surgeries that had been postponed due to the pandemic. Back on March 18, 2020, B.C.
Short film spotlights 73-year-old mountain bike legend 'North Shore Betty'

Short film spotlights 73-year-old mountain bike legend 'North Shore Betty'

A new Patagonia documentary shines a light on North Vancouver downhill mountain biking trailblazer Betty Birrell, who didn't start riding until she was in her 40s and raising a young son.
'Camped overnight': Vancouverites share horror stories trying to get passports

'Camped overnight': Vancouverites share horror stories trying to get passports

One woman said the wait was so extreme that "every time they take someone in from the line everyone starts applauding."
B.C. seeks public's help in push to ban wildlife-killing rodenticides

B.C. seeks public's help in push to ban wildlife-killing rodenticides

As the B.C. government seeks public input on its plan to ban all public and most commercial rodenticides, some advocates say the exemptions leave wildlife vulnerable.
ICBC won't bill injured cyclists or pedestrians for damage done to vehicles in crashes

ICBC won't bill injured cyclists or pedestrians for damage done to vehicles in crashes

ICBC says it will no longer be sending bills to most cyclists and pedestrians if they are struck by a driver and the vehicle is left with damages.
Canadian researchers help discover 'mysterious' neutron star 3,000 light years away

Canadian researchers help discover 'mysterious' neutron star 3,000 light years away

Astronomers have found a new "black widow binary" in the Milky Way. Just like the spider eats its mate, the neutron star slowly consumes its companion star.
Axemen punch their ticket to Division 2 rugby grand final

Axemen punch their ticket to Division 2 rugby grand final

The Axemen scored early and often en route to a dominating semifinal victory over Coquitlam United on April 30
New baby heralds return of humpbacks to Salish Sea

New baby heralds return of humpbacks to Salish Sea

A whale known as Big Mama was spotted Monday with her calf in Boundary Pass after crossing the Pacific from winter breeding grounds in Hawaii.
93% of B.C. MLAs own a home, nearly half have a second property

93% of B.C. MLAs own a home, nearly half have a second property

If B.C. lawmakers have so much skin in the game, may this impact their will to implement effective housing policies? "It's a totally valid question to ask," says a political science professor.
Opinion: Workers, not warriors: 4 lessons from health worker protests during COVID-19 that could help avert a looming workforce crisis

Opinion: Workers, not warriors: 4 lessons from health worker protests during COVID-19 that could help avert a looming workforce crisis

To prevent a shortage of health workers, public expressions of appreciation needs to be backed by policies that provide dignity, decent working conditions, accountability and appropriate remuneration.