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B.C. co-op residents face eviction as rent triples in rare housing failure

B.C. co-op residents face eviction as rent triples in rare housing failure

Totem Co-op in South Surrey will lose its lease on July 1, after failing to obtain the land from under it; members say the new landowner has left them with little options but to leave due to an extreme rent hike proposal.
It's official: The Pacific Buffet is never returning on BC Ferries

It's official: The Pacific Buffet is never returning on BC Ferries

Pour one out for the fancier food option that closed up in March 2020 and is never, ever coming back (like, ever).
RCMP re-investigating alleged sexual assault allegation against Colin Basran

RCMP re-investigating alleged sexual assault allegation against Colin Basran

"With disclosure essentially not yet complete, Crown doesn't expect the defense to be in a position to arraign at this stage."
Disaster Financial Assistance offered to more people affected by spring flooding

Disaster Financial Assistance offered to more people affected by spring flooding

Financial assistance is provided for each accepted claim at 80% of the amount of total eligible damage that exceeds $1,000, to a maximum payment of $400,000.
Ex-general wanted in Mexico moves from Surrey to Coquitlam

Ex-general wanted in Mexico moves from Surrey to Coquitlam

Eduardo Leon Trauwitz is wanted in Mexico on charges related to organized crime and fuel theft from a state oil company Pemex
Classes cancelled at Capilano University as support workers strike

Classes cancelled at Capilano University as support workers strike

Classes at both North Vancouver and Sunshine Coast campuses have been impacted, after support staff set up pickets over the issue of remote work
Cut down trees to better manage wildfires, says retired forester

Cut down trees to better manage wildfires, says retired forester

If B.C. doesn’t manage its forests, Mother Nature will do it for us – whether we like it or not. That’s what Murray Wilson said Thursday at the Okanagan Science Centre's final 'Meet and Geek' of the season.
Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

While the assault charged was stayed, the man was told to stay away from the still-fearful alleged victim.
Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Anyone who received a first dose of IMVAMUNE (Mpox) vaccine at least 28 days ago is eligible for and encouraged to receive a second dose, says Island Health.
'Someone is going to die,' Prince George nurses' union head warns

'Someone is going to die,' Prince George nurses' union head warns

"Kamloops has gotten help and Surrey has gotten help, from the government. Where the hell is our help?"