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Province announces 10-year cancer action plan, including $440-million investment

Province announces 10-year cancer action plan, including $440-million investment

The initial funding aims to expand cancer-care teams, revise payment models for oncologists and other cancer-care professionals, improve cancer screening programs, and support travel costs for patients from rural communities.
Police, emergency crews respond to explosion, fire near Marine Building in Vancouver

Police, emergency crews respond to explosion, fire near Marine Building in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police and firefighters responded to an explosion and fire Friday night near the Marine Building in Vancouver.
Heavy snow forecast for much of B.C., including south coast

Heavy snow forecast for much of B.C., including south coast

VANCOUVER — Snowfall and winter storm warnings cover much of British Columbia as a weather system moves from north to south across the province this weekend.
As storm approaches, snow summit proponent says region missed chance to learn from November snowstorm

As storm approaches, snow summit proponent says region missed chance to learn from November snowstorm

FOI records reveal parts of the discussions that took place behind the scenes during the November 2022 snowstorm that stranded hundreds.
Man charged with assault of media member, say Mounties in Surrey, B.C.

Man charged with assault of media member, say Mounties in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Charges have been laid against a man accused of assaulting a member of the media during protests of COVID-19 restrictions at the Pacific Highway Border Crossing in Surrey, B.C.
10-year cancer care plan in B.C. to improve detection and treatment: premier

10-year cancer care plan in B.C. to improve detection and treatment: premier

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is heeding warning signs in the cancer care system, launching a 10-year plan and earmarking an initial $440 million to better detect, prevent and treat cancer, Premier David Eby says.
Lack of funds force April closure of Quest University in Squamish, B.C.

Lack of funds force April closure of Quest University in Squamish, B.C.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A private university based in Squamish, B.C., is shutting down at the end of April.
War veteran, 102, fulfills dream of flying again

War veteran, 102, fulfills dream of flying again

Peter Godwin Chance trained as a pilot during the Second World War, and always wanted to fly again. Last week, he finally got his chance, thanks to the Victoria Flying Club.
Seniors advocate says B.C. should eliminate home support fees

Seniors advocate says B.C. should eliminate home support fees

VICTORIA — Seniors in British Columbia should be relieved of the burden of paying thousands of dollars in home support costs, in the same way as residents of Ontario and Alberta whose governments cover the fees, says B.C.'s seniors advocate.
Canada eases travel permits for Iranians avoiding regime

Canada eases travel permits for Iranians avoiding regime

It will be easier for Iranians to extend their stay rather than go home to a regime with no respect for human rights.