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UBCM: B.C. health care in crisis, municipal leaders tell Dix

UBCM: B.C. health care in crisis, municipal leaders tell Dix

"Never has so much been asked of our health-care system," said Health Minister Adrian Dix.
Canadian households have $6B worth of dead cellphones lying around

Canadian households have $6B worth of dead cellphones lying around

That's about 60 million idle phones.
Municipalities' compassionate approach to homelessness draws tears at UBCM

Municipalities' compassionate approach to homelessness draws tears at UBCM

Creating small homes for marginalized people creates greater connection to communities, better health conditions, lower crime rates and employment, say some B.C. mayors.
B.C. man alleges Catholic priest sexual abuse, sues multiple dioceses

B.C. man alleges Catholic priest sexual abuse, sues multiple dioceses

The alleged abuse happened when the man was around 17 years old. According to court documents, the then-teen was allegedly told no one would believe him if he reported the abuse.
B.C. man used investor's mortgage to pay his company debts

B.C. man used investor's mortgage to pay his company debts

Geoffrey Rajay Sidhu violated the B.C. Securities Act by not providing proper documentation to an investor.
Three puppies dead after 'highly contagious' parvo outbreak in Vancouver

Three puppies dead after 'highly contagious' parvo outbreak in Vancouver

"We urge anyone in the area whose dog or puppy is exhibiting these symptoms to seek veterinary help right away."
UBCM: B.C.'s 911 emergency system to undergo significant change

UBCM: B.C.'s 911 emergency system to undergo significant change

A new 911 system could allow witnesses to send in photos or videos to help responding police officers.
Collectors expected to look for mintage from the Queen's final year

Collectors expected to look for mintage from the Queen's final year

What comes next for the “heads” side of Canadian coins is up to the federal government to determine
B.C. Lions coach says Surrey RCMP racially profiled him

B.C. Lions coach says Surrey RCMP racially profiled him

The police detachment says Ryan Phillips was pulled over after an officer observed "erratic driving behaviour over several blocks."
Highway 1 reopened after rockfall closure near Hope wildfire

Highway 1 reopened after rockfall closure near Hope wildfire

A wildfire burning beside the highway has caused slope instability.