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B.C. creates searchable database to track human rights recommendations

B.C. creates searchable database to track human rights recommendations

VANCOUVER β€” The British Columbia Office of the Human Rights Commissioner is making it easier to learn about human rights and possible solutions.
Police investigate after student sexually assaulted in UVic bathroom

Police investigate after student sexually assaulted in UVic bathroom

A man described as 60 or older and heavy-set sexually assaulted a male student, police said
How will wildfire affect West Kelowna's drinking water?

How will wildfire affect West Kelowna's drinking water?

The soil won't retain water and will run off, "so future storms, for example, can result in a lot of runoff, and landslides or increased sedimentation into the reservoir."
Six-foot-tall wooden bear stolen from Kelowna restaurant

Six-foot-tall wooden bear stolen from Kelowna restaurant

β€œThe vehicle used in the incident is a white mid-2000s Ford F150 with a black tonneau cover and matches the description of a vehicle involved with a previous attempt to steal the statue,” said Kelowna RCMP.
Okanagan woman with life-altering injuries loses ICBC appeal

Okanagan woman with life-altering injuries loses ICBC appeal

The driver was deemed at fault but did not have third-party liability coverage, so Sebrina Mazzei was not covered.
Court injunction against Fairy Creek protest quietly expires

Court injunction against Fairy Creek protest quietly expires

A blockade organizer says logging company Teal Jones was already able to access all the old-growth trees people were trying to protect
Pulp operations resume in Crofton but paper activity still sidelined

Pulp operations resume in Crofton but paper activity still sidelined

About 300 people coming back to work
Hikers warned after cougar spotted on Grouse Mountain trail

Hikers warned after cougar spotted on Grouse Mountain trail

A cougar reported near the top of the BCMC Trail in North Vancouver was likely just passing through, according to Metro Vancouver parks staff
Bylaw change could allow physician assistants to work in B.C. emergency rooms

Bylaw change could allow physician assistants to work in B.C. emergency rooms

VICTORIA β€” The B.C. Ministry of Health says a proposed bylaw change by the body that regulates doctors could allow physician assistants to work in provincial emergency rooms. The ministry says the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.
Three Vancouver police officers go on trial for assault

Three Vancouver police officers go on trial for assault

The officers allegedly tried to stop David Cowie at a SkyTrain station for riding a bike with no light, helmet, lights or proper reflectors.