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Momentum is on the side of the BC Conservatives and BC Greens, polling reveals

Momentum is on the side of the BC Conservatives and BC Greens, polling reveals

John Rustad-led party surges to second place as voters reassess provincial leadership options.
B.C. ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency

B.C. ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency

Ombudsperson Jay Chalke says 64 temporary jobs went to ineligible people previously appointed under government orders-in-council, diverting career development opportunities from public servants.
Meet the centenarians: Canada's oldest age group is also its fastest-growing

Meet the centenarians: Canada's oldest age group is also its fastest-growing

As the population of centenarians continues to rise, experts worry that the questions of how they will be housed and cared for have gone largely unaddressed by authorities, despite years of warnings.
Five Canadians, with more than 500 years of stories

Five Canadians, with more than 500 years of stories

The Canadian Press has spent the past month interviewing some of Canada's more than 11,000 centenarians and their families. These are some of their stories.
'We came close': Oilers fans stunned as Stanley Cup dream dies in Florida

'We came close': Oilers fans stunned as Stanley Cup dream dies in Florida

EDMONTON — Oh, rats. Canada’s latest attempt to bring the Stanley Cup home died dramatically on the edge of the Everglades on Monday, leaving fans from Edmonton to Florida thrilled at the ride but crushed at the destination.
B.C. conviction for harassment of woman sent back to trial

B.C. conviction for harassment of woman sent back to trial

Yakup Cetin was originally charged with 16 offences arising from an alleged series of actions of harassment against a woman in Vancouver.
Canucks legend Roberto Luongo is a Stanley Cup champion

Canucks legend Roberto Luongo is a Stanley Cup champion

13 years after falling short of the Stanley Cup with the Vancouver Canucks, Roberto Luongo is finally a Stanley Cup champion with the Florida Panthers.
Letters: Why are creosote-laden structures allowed to leak into Fraser River?

Letters: Why are creosote-laden structures allowed to leak into Fraser River?

A Richmond News reader is calling for 'greater corporate responsibility.'
Fine, suspension for B.C. man who drove into oncoming traffic

Fine, suspension for B.C. man who drove into oncoming traffic

Vancouver police were attempting to pull over a driver they believed was prohibited from driving.
Panel needed to oversee large civic projects: Richmond city councillor

Panel needed to oversee large civic projects: Richmond city councillor

Project costs have risen significantly over the past eight years.