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Auditor general’s survey finds fraud common in B.C. government entities

Auditor general’s survey finds fraud common in B.C. government entities

Fraud was detected within the last year at 61 per cent of the B.C. government organizations polled by Auditor General Michael Pickup.
Village of Anmore hires a new CAO from within

Village of Anmore hires a new CAO from within

Anmore Mayor John McEwen named corporate officer Karen Elrick to the village's top job last month.
Opinion: B.C.'s proposed pay legislation unlikely to bring about meaningful transparency

Opinion: B.C.'s proposed pay legislation unlikely to bring about meaningful transparency

It is a cliché that the lack of a growth strategy for British Columbia’s economy owes to a lack of business experience in cabinet.
New budget sets firm footing for Coquitlam Public Library: former trustee

New budget sets firm footing for Coquitlam Public Library: former trustee

Coquitlam council OK's library budget of $6.9 million for 2023.
Rob Shaw: Melanie Mark provided a profound call to action. Eby and Falcon aren’t taking the next step

Rob Shaw: Melanie Mark provided a profound call to action. Eby and Falcon aren’t taking the next step

The leaders of B.C.’s two major political parties signalled this week they have no real intention of reforming the toxic culture at the provincial legislature .
Supreme Court of Canada restores voyeurism conviction against B.C. hockey coach

Supreme Court of Canada restores voyeurism conviction against B.C. hockey coach

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned a British Columbia court ruling and restored two voyeurism convictions against a former Metro Vancouver minor hockey coach.
'Smelly' lunch story inspires Port Moody non-profit's new kids' book

'Smelly' lunch story inspires Port Moody non-profit's new kids' book

"Mina's Lunch" will soon be available for reading in all SD43 elementary schools.
'It was a nightmare': Airline cancels Ontario man's B.C. flight 3 times

'It was a nightmare': Airline cancels Ontario man's B.C. flight 3 times

His snowboard bag arrived at YVR before he even got there.
B.C. nurses not immune from substance abuse problems, stigma

B.C. nurses not immune from substance abuse problems, stigma

Nurses with substance use disorder may be more impacted by social marginalization and stigma due to their roles.
'A twinkle in his eye': Veteran set to turn 108 has keys to a happy life

'A twinkle in his eye': Veteran set to turn 108 has keys to a happy life

Long before they see him, staff and residents at Veterans Memorial Lodge know Albert Middleton is coming down the hall, because they can hear him singing, usually big band tunes.