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Mother, stepfather charged with murder in death of six-year-old boy in Port Alberni

Mother, stepfather charged with murder in death of six-year-old boy in Port Alberni

The boy’s father, Patrick Lucas, said in a social media post after the arrest: “Our voices and prayers have been answered.”
Doctors for all in Ucluelet, but the only medical clinic could close at month’s end

Doctors for all in Ucluelet, but the only medical clinic could close at month’s end

Dr. Carrie Marshall did the clinic’s math in January and it revealed what she already knew: “The cost of running the clinic far outstripped what would be a reasonable sustainable business model.”
B.C. RCMP seek witnesses, video footage after stabbing homicide in Williams Lake

B.C. RCMP seek witnesses, video footage after stabbing homicide in Williams Lake

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — RCMP are looking for witnesses and seeking more information after a fatal stabbing in Williams Lake, B.C., earlier this week. They say police responded to a report of a man suffering from stab wounds around 11 p.m. on Thursday.
Public servants fighting COVID vaccine mandate go up against unions

Public servants fighting COVID vaccine mandate go up against unions

B.C. public service workers' lawyer will argue that unions failed to represent them
Vancouver 2030 bid team big on hopes, vague on specifics

Vancouver 2030 bid team big on hopes, vague on specifics

Seven-person group studying feasibility of bringing Winter Olympics back to region is mum on details of recent visit of IOC experts.
B.C. money laundering report granted extension until June 3 after COVID-19 delays

B.C. money laundering report granted extension until June 3 after COVID-19 delays

VANCOUVER — The deadline for the final report of British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering has been extended until June 3. The B.C.
B.C. government gives $2.5M for Indigenous centre after concept plan is approved

B.C. government gives $2.5M for Indigenous centre after concept plan is approved

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says it will provide $2.5 million for an Indigenous centre in Vancouver after the approval of a concept plan.
CSIS director laments racism, lauds China relations in speech labelled 'woke' by former MP

CSIS director laments racism, lauds China relations in speech labelled 'woke' by former MP

Canadian Security Intelligence Services director David Vigneault delivered a message of diversity, inclusion and community engagement at UBC as ex-Conservative MP Kenny Chiu continues to seek answers to alleged election interference by pro-Beijing entities.
Prince Rupert to welcome Ruby Princess, 45,000-plus additional tourists

Prince Rupert to welcome Ruby Princess, 45,000-plus additional tourists

Princess Cruises expected to more than quadruple the number of cruise ship visitors to the northern B.C. city
Poaching probe after cougar kittens killed, dismembered on Vancouver Island

Poaching probe after cougar kittens killed, dismembered on Vancouver Island

LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service is investigating a disturbing case on Vancouver Island where two cougar kittens were killed.