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Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck in its pledge to cut emissions

Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck in its pledge to cut emissions

Vancouver’s fire department is showing off what the city says is Canada’s first electric fire engine.
Fundraiser set up for family of double-murder victims in Richmond

Fundraiser set up for family of double-murder victims in Richmond

IHIT is asking the public to contact them with any information about suspicious activity around Rocky View Playground.
Man arrested after car driven onto sidewalk at pro-Palestine rally in downtown Victoria

Man arrested after car driven onto sidewalk at pro-Palestine rally in downtown Victoria

Victoria police said in a statement that the man was arrested for assault with a weapon and dangerous driving
Schools struggling to retain staff, union says

Schools struggling to retain staff, union says

“I was told last week that there are teachers at a school who are crying in a bathroom because they can’t cope but they are still showing up for work."
Veterinarian technician heading to NWT to lend a hand

Veterinarian technician heading to NWT to lend a hand

Kristie Waddell of Prince George will be visiting the communities of Fort Liard and Wrigley, providing care on behalf of Veterinarians Without Borders. 
Port Alberni drafts policy preventing anyone promoting hate from renting city facilities

Port Alberni drafts policy preventing anyone promoting hate from renting city facilities

The move follows a decision to cancel an appearance by a controversial speaker at a Port Alberni restaurant in October
5 things you (probably) didn't know about Coal Harbour

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Coal Harbour

Fishing with dynamite, a Boeing factory, and the Kanaka Rancherie are all part of the Vancouver neighbourhood's history.
Giant gnomes created with foraged materials

Giant gnomes created with foraged materials

Christy Cartmell spends a lot of time foraging in the forest in and around Hixon where she now lives.
B.C. naturopathic doctors urge province to let them help fight opioid crisis

B.C. naturopathic doctors urge province to let them help fight opioid crisis

Deborah Phair, a Prince George naturopathic doctor, is calling on the provincial government to expand the scope of practice for  B.C.’s naturopathic doctors to allow them to prescribe immediate-release safer supply substances
Faced with delays, Saanich woman heads to U.S. for cancer treatment — at a cost

Faced with delays, Saanich woman heads to U.S. for cancer treatment — at a cost

Real estate agent Allison Ducluzeau, 57, says she thought she’d be dead before she saw an oncologist in B.C.