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From waitlist to vacant seats in Camosun nursing program

From waitlist to vacant seats in Camosun nursing program

The college suspects a number of factors are at play, with some applicants from outside south Vancouver Island citing the challenge of finding affordable — or any — accommodation
Armed Kamloops robber back in jail weeks before sentencing

Armed Kamloops robber back in jail weeks before sentencing

Video surveillance shows James Robert Levi Black walking into the store armed with a gun. He points the weapon at a clerk and is then grabbed from behind by a customer.
Ex-camp counsellor warns parents of LGBTQ kids about Christian summer camp

Ex-camp counsellor warns parents of LGBTQ kids about Christian summer camp

Parents should be aware of the Crofton-based camp’s stance on sexuality before sending their kids there, former junior counsellor says
B.C. to introduce new disaster management laws to address preparedness, mitigation

B.C. to introduce new disaster management laws to address preparedness, mitigation

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's emergency management minister said the province will be ready to introduce "in the coming weeks" new laws to govern responses to increasingly frequent natural disasters such as wildfires and flooding.
Vancouver man goes missing in Portugal

Vancouver man goes missing in Portugal

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'Some legitimate concerns': BC United leader says concerns of anti-SOGI parents shouldn't be dismissed

'Some legitimate concerns': BC United leader says concerns of anti-SOGI parents shouldn't be dismissed

Anti-SOGI marches and counter protests are planned across Canada on Wednesday.
Man drowns in Coles Bay while trying to swim to boat

Man drowns in Coles Bay while trying to swim to boat

Police say it’s believed the man saw that his boat had started drifting and decided to swim out to it
Prince George encampment eviction ‘a serious violation of human rights,’ federal housing advocate says

Prince George encampment eviction ‘a serious violation of human rights,’ federal housing advocate says

“All Canadian municipalities have a responsibility to uphold the human rights of people living in encampments.”
Eby addresses photo-op, clarifies pre-work taking place on new Surrey hospital

Eby addresses photo-op, clarifies pre-work taking place on new Surrey hospital

Heavy equipment that had been on site during an "under construction" groundbreaking ceremony last week has since disappeared.
More evacuation alerts for southern B.C. wildfire, but cooler weather could help

More evacuation alerts for southern B.C. wildfire, but cooler weather could help

Most of the District of Peachland along the west side of Okanagan Lake is now on evacuation alert as drought, heat and windy conditions in southern British Columbia fuel the late-season Glen Lake wildfire.