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Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

The board voted 6-2 to discontinue TRU's visual arts major, minor, diploma and certificate, which will be phased out over the next three years.
What will happen with the Metro Vancouver transit strike this week?

What will happen with the Metro Vancouver transit strike this week?

Many people are worried and unclear when the next job action will commence and what it will look like.
Two B.C. nurses suspended for providing inadequate care

Two B.C. nurses suspended for providing inadequate care

One nurse failed to provide care and medications to patients in acute pain, the regulatory college found.
Everything Vancouver travellers need to know about visiting Japan

Everything Vancouver travellers need to know about visiting Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun is brimming with unique attractions and things to do.
YMCA BC to operate child-care space in New West community centre

YMCA BC to operate child-care space in New West community centre

Council in brief: Noise variance extended, YMCA to run child-care centre in təməsew̓tx Aquatic and Community Centre
B.C. River Forecast Centre issues flood warning for Squamish River and tributaries

B.C. River Forecast Centre issues flood warning for Squamish River and tributaries

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre issued an upgrade flood warning for the Squamish River and tributaries including the Cheakamus River on Monday, as another torrent of heavy rain was expected across the province's South Coast.
B.C. overcounting old-growth forests in breach of federal guidelines, report claims

B.C. overcounting old-growth forests in breach of federal guidelines, report claims

Old trees cover only 29% of land in areas legally managed for old-growth forests, a new report has found.
Hot deals: You can fly to 5 sunny U.S. cities for under $350 round-trip from Vancouver

Hot deals: You can fly to 5 sunny U.S. cities for under $350 round-trip from Vancouver

Three of them cost under $150.
As deadline looms, Liberals say Canada not ready to expand assisted dying eligibility

As deadline looms, Liberals say Canada not ready to expand assisted dying eligibility

OTTAWA — The federal government is hitting pause on its plans to make medical assistance in dying available to people whose only medical condition is a mental illness — and Health Minister Mark Holland is offering no clues about a new timeline.
Fraudsters dressed as police scam elderly B.C. woman of $7K

Fraudsters dressed as police scam elderly B.C. woman of $7K

In another scam, a sleight-of-hand trick is used.