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Hospital helipad could make life or death difference, Prince George mayor says

Hospital helipad could make life or death difference, Prince George mayor says

“This hospital is the regional trauma centre and how do we tie in with our city and region’s 9-1-1 program when this helipad is not there, it doesn’t make sense."
Plaque removed from Beacon Hill Park after complaint

Plaque removed from Beacon Hill Park after complaint

It’s unclear what the complaint was about or what will happen to the plaque, which is about the park’s history
Community recruitment team draws 44 family doctors to Comox Valley

Community recruitment team draws 44 family doctors to Comox Valley

The number of residents in the region without a family doctor has dropped dramatically, from 19 per cent to three per cent
Former chief was lifelong defender of 'Namgis First Nation culture

Former chief was lifelong defender of 'Namgis First Nation culture

Premier David Eby called Bill Cranmer’s contributions to ‘Namgis Nation and Indigenous culture ‘immeasurable’
Barge refloated after running aground on Saanichton Beach

Barge refloated after running aground on Saanichton Beach

Divers will examine the hull to make sure it is not damaged before it is towed by tugs to another location
Kamloops cop shop at double its capacity, top Mountie says

Kamloops cop shop at double its capacity, top Mountie says

“Our existing facility was built in 1990 and designed to accommodate approximately 75 to 85 occupants. Approximately 150 employees work out of this building."
Kelowna mayor blasts city councillor for 'transgender movement' opinion piece

Kelowna mayor blasts city councillor for 'transgender movement' opinion piece

"It is incumbent upon individual councillors to explicitly state their views are personal and not those of council as a whole," said Mayor Tom Dyas.
Vancouver mayor's donation to own party deemed offside and returned before Christmas

Vancouver mayor's donation to own party deemed offside and returned before Christmas

Reason given for the returned money is: "donated to multiple candidates."
108 arrows: Japanese new year tradition continues in Vancouver

108 arrows: Japanese new year tradition continues in Vancouver

Fewer than 100 people practice the Japanese martial art of kyudo in Canada
Conservation group buys out hunting rights in B.C. rainforest to protect wildlife

Conservation group buys out hunting rights in B.C. rainforest to protect wildlife

VICTORIA — A conservation group says its latest purchase of exclusive hunting rights in a British Columbia rainforest is a major step toward protecting the area's wildlife, but hunters say the move is an "abuse" of the licensing system.