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B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

Tech sector losses stack up amid global layoffs
Vancouver Island farm mourns runaway pig that found a home at sanctuary

Vancouver Island farm mourns runaway pig that found a home at sanctuary

A veterinarian was called Jan. 27 after it was discovered that Theo’s back legs had failed, the result of his massive size.
Opinion: As we fight to protect species on the brink of extinction, let's not forget the familiar ones

Opinion: As we fight to protect species on the brink of extinction, let's not forget the familiar ones

To guard against extinction, we must advocate for common species.
Major Vancouver condo developer seeks creditor protection

Major Vancouver condo developer seeks creditor protection

Coromandel has $700 million of debt stemming from the purchase of 16 groups of properties between 2016 and 2021.
Former North Vancouver councillor one of two killed in house fire

Former North Vancouver councillor one of two killed in house fire

Bob Fearnley was a City of North Vancouver councillor for 15 years
B.C. health authority suing New Zealander for $48,540

B.C. health authority suing New Zealander for $48,540

A man treated at Whistler Health Care Centre and then Vancouver General Hospital was invoiced $61,468.
Arsonist used toilet paper to set B.C. porta-potty ablaze

Arsonist used toilet paper to set B.C. porta-potty ablaze

The fire caused $43,000 in damage to the toilet, a portable office and a generator.
Former Vancouver school trustee sentenced in youth sex sting

Former Vancouver school trustee sentenced in youth sex sting

"He suffered impacts of a very massive fall from grace," the judge said.
Fairy Creek protester acquitted; judge says RCMP failed to read injunction

Fairy Creek protester acquitted; judge says RCMP failed to read injunction

Supporters believe the decision is “likely to have far-reaching ramifications” for those protesters still facing charges of criminal contempt of court.
Escaped inmate from Port Coquitlam pre-trial centre a 'least-wanted valentine'

Escaped inmate from Port Coquitlam pre-trial centre a 'least-wanted valentine'

Rabih Alkhalil had help breaking out of the Tri-Cities facility last summer, and a $250,000 reward for information and an arrest is still up for grabs.