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B.C. funds plans for northern centre to provide health services for youth

B.C. funds plans for northern centre to provide health services for youth

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Long-awaited plans for a centre providing mental-health and addictions services for children and youth in northern British Columbia have received a boost from the provincial government.
BC Ferries picks Netherlands-based company to build four more hybrid-electric ships

BC Ferries picks Netherlands-based company to build four more hybrid-electric ships

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries has awarded a contract to build four new hybrid-electric vessels to be ready to sail by 2027.
Taiwan election result good news for the West, not so much for China

Taiwan election result good news for the West, not so much for China

When Lai Ching-te formally becomes president in May, he'll have to proceed with a "sense of humility," says one UBC professor.
Missing money prompts firing of long-time Anawim House employee

Missing money prompts firing of long-time Anawim House employee

Anawim Companions Society called in police after discovering a sum of money missing days before Christmas
Okanagan girl recovering from dangerous strep infection behind her eye

Okanagan girl recovering from dangerous strep infection behind her eye

Brandie Narivonchik has organized a fundraiser for her neighbour Amanda Johnson, whose daughter Fayth had a scary ride through the hospital system.
Man banned from Fort St. John after conviction for harassing ex

Man banned from Fort St. John after conviction for harassing ex

Several restrictions were imposed against 49-year old Dustan Olof Sweder for a break and enter charge, and a probation breach.  
TikTok video tips help woman after falling through Okanagan Lake ice

TikTok video tips help woman after falling through Okanagan Lake ice

Sophie Ehiasson says her 18-year-old sister was walking their dog when the dog ran onto the ice and fell through.
Kelowna approves sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals

Kelowna approves sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals

Kelowna city council voted 4-3, with two councillors having to sit out because they own and operate short-term rental properties
B.C. police secretly took DNA from Kurdish community in tea-cup sting to solve murder

B.C. police secretly took DNA from Kurdish community in tea-cup sting to solve murder

VANCOUVER — Undercover police investigating the murder of a 13-year-old girl in British Columbia disguised themselves as tea marketers to secretly collect the DNA of about 150 Kurdish community members, court recordings reveal.
Pet custody now part of B.C. family law to help families going through break ups

Pet custody now part of B.C. family law to help families going through break ups

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma says the often difficult issue of pet custody for families going through break ups could be easier to decide with family law changes that took effect Monday.