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VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government will pay fees for international nurses and help finance former nurses who want to return to health care in a push to get more workers into the system.

World Vegan Travel is among those receiving the inaugural Animal-Friendly African Safaris Award.

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A pastor who was servicing a Metro Vancouver church has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against children. Police in New Westminster say they began an investigation after multiple reports came to them.

Caroline Dong, Kierana Laut, Barnett Liu and Elizabeth Smith will look to be sharp around the P.E.I. long- and short-track ovals.

“I don’t believe, without his assistance, we would have been able to make the progress we did," said Ambulance Paramedics of BC President Troy Clifford

VANCOUVER — Ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government after mediated negotiations. A joint statement Saturday from the Health Employers Association of B.C.

Southern Vancouver Island is a crucial resting and feeding spot for migrating birds. Unleashed dogs are often a threat, bird experts say.

COMOX, B.C. — Emergency officials say two people are dead after a house fire in a rural area near Comox, B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia is increasing the types of items it accepts for recycling in its residential blue box program.

"We're seeing the vacancy rates at a historic low, and we're not building at the rate of population growth. You want to talk about perfect storm; that's essentially what we have here."