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Tentative deal ends job action by teaching support staff at Simon Fraser University

Tentative deal ends job action by teaching support staff at Simon Fraser University

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing instructors, teaching assistants and other education support workers at Simon Fraser University says it has reached a tentative agreement, ending a strike that began just over three weeks ago.
Passerby smashes car window to steal $5,000 left on passenger seat in Oak Bay

Passerby smashes car window to steal $5,000 left on passenger seat in Oak Bay

The driver had left the money on the seat during a quick stop at a business in Oak Bay Village
Prince George thief returns cash to merchant two years later

Prince George thief returns cash to merchant two years later

Sue Bloomingdale, owner of Sisters Rock 'n Gems located in downtown Prince George, talks about how a thief returned the cash she stole more than two years ago - with interest.
Prince George RCMP officers suing B.C. Attorney General, Independent Investigations Office

Prince George RCMP officers suing B.C. Attorney General, Independent Investigations Office

Constable and corporal claim negligence and malice as they seek damages for fallout of 2016 arrest caught on video camera
Outdoor vending machines filled with harm-reduction supplies coming to three Island hospitals

Outdoor vending machines filled with harm-reduction supplies coming to three Island hospitals

Vending machines will be installed outside the ERs of Victoria General Hospital, North Island Hospital in Campbell River, and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
No magic mushrooms store coming to Prince George

No magic mushrooms store coming to Prince George

Although magic mushrooms are now available for customers to buy at unlicensed retail outlets in Vancouver and Kelowna, don't expect a store to pop up in Prince George anytime soon.
New online outlet aims to pay knitters more for traditional Cowichan sweaters

New online outlet aims to pay knitters more for traditional Cowichan sweaters

Experienced knitters have been selling their garments wholesale to stores in Victoria and Nanaimo and making as little as a couple of dollars per hour for their work
RCMP shoot man in West Kelowna following porta-potty standoff, witness says

RCMP shoot man in West Kelowna following porta-potty standoff, witness says

“He must have been there, 20 minutes or so, and then he came out and then they shot him."
ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:19 a.m. Thursday

ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:19 a.m. Thursday

The 4.9-magnitude quake happened Sunday night beneath the ocean about 200 kilometres off the Island
Fatal overdose in Nanaimo now believed to be homicide, say police

Fatal overdose in Nanaimo now believed to be homicide, say police

Nanaimo RCMP Serious Crime Unit is now investigating the 52-year-old woman’s overdose