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Greater Victoria's sewage biosolids to be shipped to Nanaimo as tree fertilizer

Greater Victoria's sewage biosolids to be shipped to Nanaimo as tree fertilizer

The end result of sewage treatment, the biosolids are supposed to go to Lafarge cement kiln in Richmond, but it was out of commission for almost all of 2022, resulting in a space crunch at Hartland landfill.
First Nation says it's the end of the line for Island railway

First Nation says it's the end of the line for Island railway

The chief of the nation that filed a court case in hopes of winning its land back from the railway right-of-way says there is no business case to re-invest in the corridor
New harm-reduction program in Kelowna focused on cultural wellness

New harm-reduction program in Kelowna focused on cultural wellness

“The main goal is to deconstruct colonialism and really provide a safe place for Indigenous people to access safe healthcare,” said Crystal Smallboy of Big River Cree First Nation, who serves as an IHRT nurse with Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (KFS).
Former B.C. NDP cabinet minister Melanie Mark to resign Vancouver seat, cites health

Former B.C. NDP cabinet minister Melanie Mark to resign Vancouver seat, cites health

VICTORIA — A former New Democrat cabinet minister who gave what was likely her last speech in the legislature Wednesday, said she was proud of her accomplishments despite working in an institution she called a "torture chamber.
Help name RCMP's future police dogs

Help name RCMP's future police dogs

Mounties have opened up their annual naming contest for Canadian kids
Prince George continues to welcome Ukrainian refugees

Prince George continues to welcome Ukrainian refugees

Share Hope Refugee Support Society provides helping hand to 167 people displaced by war in Ukraine
Restaurateurs want payroll tax changes on B.C. budget menu

Restaurateurs want payroll tax changes on B.C. budget menu

B.C. has lowest payroll-tax exemption limit in the country, says BCRFA CEO
Icy winds, snow, hit much of B.C., weekend snow possible for south coast: forecasters

Icy winds, snow, hit much of B.C., weekend snow possible for south coast: forecasters

VANCOUVER — Bitterly cold weather is gripping much of British Columbia and forecasters don't expect conditions in some areas to ease until at least Thursday, while the threat of snow lies ahead for other regions.
UBC fisheries scientists land big prize

UBC fisheries scientists land big prize

Daniel Pauly, Rashid Sumaila recognized for research supporting high seas fishing ban
Former member of Devil's Army testifies he was told about killing, didn't believe it happened

Former member of Devil's Army testifies he was told about killing, didn't believe it happened

A former member of the Devil’s Army Motorcycle Club said he didn’t believe it when a full-patch member told him: “Rick committed a murder.