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Where was the king tide? No waves, strong winds as expected in B.C.

Where was the king tide? No waves, strong winds as expected in B.C.

This king tide was tame.
Surrey police transition decision delayed by B.C. government

Surrey police transition decision delayed by B.C. government

More information is needed from Surrey Police Service and Surrey RCMP, says the province's director of police services.
First use of Apple Emergency SOS in B.C. may have saved two lives

First use of Apple Emergency SOS in B.C. may have saved two lives

Two women stranded in the wilderness near McBride used the new satellite technology to contact search and rescue
Vancouver police officer surprised VGH didn't admit suicidal constable to hospital

Vancouver police officer surprised VGH didn't admit suicidal constable to hospital

The remarks came from testimony during a BC Coroners Service inquest into Const. Nicole Chan's 2019 suicide.
B.C.’s housing market nears ‘cyclical bottom:’ RBC

B.C.’s housing market nears ‘cyclical bottom:’ RBC

Home resale activity is showing signs of stabilizing after dropping to low levels
Late Canucks fan has the last laugh in obituary

Late Canucks fan has the last laugh in obituary

Russell George Atkins had a great sense of humour.
B.C. teacher suspended after making special needs student cry

B.C. teacher suspended after making special needs student cry

A substitute teacher has to complete a course in "creating a positive learning environment" to regain her teaching certification.
Metro Vancouver’s rental vacancy rate drops as demand, prices soar: CMHC

Metro Vancouver’s rental vacancy rate drops as demand, prices soar: CMHC

The rate for purpose-built rentals in the region fell below one per cent last year, while the average asking rent for vacant units jumped 43 per cent year over year
Two bottles of ultra-rare $110,000 whisky up for sale in Vancouver

Two bottles of ultra-rare $110,000 whisky up for sale in Vancouver

It's been maturing for more than 50 years.
Debt spiralling out of control for many B.C. consumers, businesses

Debt spiralling out of control for many B.C. consumers, businesses

British Columbians are struggling with debt. This could be expected, given that inflation hit a 39-year peak of 8.1 per cent last June, interest rates are at 15-year highs and COVID-19-related financial support is long gone.