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B.C. nurse suspended for breaching patient’s privacy, poor narcotics handling

B.C. nurse suspended for breaching patient’s privacy, poor narcotics handling

The college found the nurse's medication and documentation practices unsatisfactory despite prior discipline.
B.C. changes policy on dispute with U.S. on selenium contamination from coal mines

B.C. changes policy on dispute with U.S. on selenium contamination from coal mines

The British Columbia government has changed its tune on a long-requested investigation into contamination from its mines flowing into U.S. waters, opening the door to progress on an issue that has drawn the attention of President Joe Biden.
Celebrate Pride with these six short indie films from around the world in New West

Celebrate Pride with these six short indie films from around the world in New West

Get ready for a Pride watch party this weekend.
Photos: Pride Hoedown – a day of music, dancing and fun

Photos: Pride Hoedown – a day of music, dancing and fun

What’s coming up during New West Pride Week? Lots!
New editor to bring experience, optimism to New West Record

New editor to bring experience, optimism to New West Record

Journalist Kyle Balzer was once an editor in Prince George before joining Glacier Media in May 2021.
Facebook won’t let Vancouver artist Joe Average use legal name

Facebook won’t let Vancouver artist Joe Average use legal name

'I would like to have my name back so I can be Joe Average on Facebook.'
B.C. police seek suspected getaway driver in killing of Sikh temple leader Nijjar

B.C. police seek suspected getaway driver in killing of Sikh temple leader Nijjar

Homicide investigators in British Columbia say they are seeking the suspected getaway driver for the killers of Surrey Sikh temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18.
Here's when the next meteor shower will scatter shooting stars over Vancouver

Here's when the next meteor shower will scatter shooting stars over Vancouver

There are five more meteor showers left to see in 2023.
BC SPCA appealing to businesses amidst heatwave

BC SPCA appealing to businesses amidst heatwave

Even a dog being kept in a hot car for a short period of time can be harmful.
B.C. puts fish protection orders in place as heat, drought persists

B.C. puts fish protection orders in place as heat, drought persists

More than 80 per cent of the province has reached Level 4 or 5 drought conditions, the highest possible rankings, after months of little or no rain.