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Control zone put in place around B.C. poultry farm with avian influenza outbreak

Control zone put in place around B.C. poultry farm with avian influenza outbreak

The control zone was established on Saturday.
3 girls jump from 2nd floor to escape arson at home of Ukrainian church priest

3 girls jump from 2nd floor to escape arson at home of Ukrainian church priest

'Who would want to burn a family with children while they are asleep?'
Baby playpen sold on Amazon.ca recalled due to fire, entrapment hazard

Baby playpen sold on Amazon.ca recalled due to fire, entrapment hazard

According to Health Canada, the mesh surround is a fire hazard and a child's head could get stuck in the corners
Plans for B.C.'s upcoming wildfire season

Plans for B.C.'s upcoming wildfire season

The province will be providing $145 million over three years to strengthen B.C.’s emergency management and wildfire services.
Former WestJet flight attendant has class-action law suit against airline certified

Former WestJet flight attendant has class-action law suit against airline certified

Mandalena Lewis, who used to be based out of YVR, has been battling the airline for six years, over claims of sexual assault and failing to provide a safe workplace for flight attendants
Fundraising mom and son complete 100 hours in a scissor lift

Fundraising mom and son complete 100 hours in a scissor lift

Cody and Megan Kelso spent Easter long weekend raising cash for B.C. causes
Whale-watching boat crew pulls father and son from choppy sea after canoe capsizes

Whale-watching boat crew pulls father and son from choppy sea after canoe capsizes

The pair was spotted between Mudge Island and Vancouver Island
'We need more nurses now': B.C. aims to fast-track approval of nurses trained outside Canada

'We need more nurses now': B.C. aims to fast-track approval of nurses trained outside Canada

Despite an increase in nurse-training spots and other initiatives, demand for nurses continues to outstrip supply, says Health Minister Adrian Dix.
B.C. government preparing to introduce anti-racism legislation

B.C. government preparing to introduce anti-racism legislation

Rachna Singh, parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives said that this legislation will help advance racial equity in British Columbia.
Victoria city councillor embroiled in pandemic travel scandal won’t run again

Victoria city councillor embroiled in pandemic travel scandal won’t run again

Somalian refugee turned politician disobeyed pandemic public health orders by travelling during the 2020 Christmas season.