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B.C. teacher disciplined for demeaning comments, making students feel uncomfortable

B.C. teacher disciplined for demeaning comments, making students feel uncomfortable

An Interior high school teacher told female gym students he might have to "grab them" to show them proper form or spot them.
Comox parents call for health-care system changes after death of 11-year-old son

Comox parents call for health-care system changes after death of 11-year-old son

Brayden Robbins, an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, died on his second visit in seven days to the ER at Comox Valley Hospital.
'Big smile and a great story': Thrifty Foods matriarch remembered for her generosity

'Big smile and a great story': Thrifty Foods matriarch remembered for her generosity

Jo Campbell was known for her philanthropy, including raising $10 million with husband Alex to expand the B.C. Cancer Victoria building, and funding a major new health facility at Camosun College.
Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Total alcohol sales didn’t change much in the first 17 months after Canada legalized recreational cannabis, but small changes appeared at the local level.
B.C. court approves lawyer for sentence appeal from convicted child sex assaulter

B.C. court approves lawyer for sentence appeal from convicted child sex assaulter

The man "committed hundreds of acts of sexual violence" against a pre-teen girl, the sentencing judge said.
Fundraiser launched for family of man swept away in Cheakamus River on Canada Day

Fundraiser launched for family of man swept away in Cheakamus River on Canada Day

Search continues for Illya Rechytskyy, 65, who was visiting Whistler from Israel
Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

VANCOUVER — Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died.
B.C. seeks to claw back future ownership and breeding of exotic cats

B.C. seeks to claw back future ownership and breeding of exotic cats

VICTORIA — When Bill Edwards feeds his pet servals Luna and Tumas on his rural Vancouver Island property, he cannot just simply reach for cans of cat food. He instead serves them raw chicken and frozen quail.
‘Ghost’ landed at last: record-breaking sturgeon caught and released near Lillooet

‘Ghost’ landed at last: record-breaking sturgeon caught and released near Lillooet

Local anglers with River Monster Adventures celebrate once-in-a-lifetime catch of 10-foot fish south of Lillooet
Dig in and dine out at the Pemberton Secondary Farm on July 17

Dig in and dine out at the Pemberton Secondary Farm on July 17

Stewardship Pemberton is celebrating the summer harvest with hands-on gardening and a locally grown meal at PSS