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Trial for Squamish woman accused of animal cruelty wraps up

Trial for Squamish woman accused of animal cruelty wraps up

Closing arguments in the case, which involved the seizure of 29 dogs from Brackendale property, hinge on whether pets were knowingly left in distress.
Humpback calf severely injured by boat propeller last year on the mend

Humpback calf severely injured by boat propeller last year on the mend

In recent sightings, the whale appears to be doing well despite suffering a huge gash
When Fido gets cancer: B.C.’s first radiation centre for pets opens

When Fido gets cancer: B.C.’s first radiation centre for pets opens

Victoria is now home to the only radiation oncology centre for animals in British Columbia.
10 privacy quotes you need to know

10 privacy quotes you need to know

“Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say.” ― Edward Snowden
Voting underway in B.C. Liberal leadership contest as party faces court challenge

Voting underway in B.C. Liberal leadership contest as party faces court challenge

VANCOUVER — Voting to elect the next leader of British Columbia's Liberals is underway as the party is expected to be in court Friday to face a challenge that asks a judge to delay the scheduled release of Saturday's results for 15 days.
B.C. First Nations plan to appeal Nechako River ruling to restore natural flows

B.C. First Nations plan to appeal Nechako River ruling to restore natural flows

VANCOUVER — Two First Nations say they will appeal parts of a British Columbia Supreme Court ruling released last month that rejected their bid for an injunction to restore the natural flows of the Nechako River. The river in central B.C.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at 985 and province records 13 more deaths

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at 985 and province records 13 more deaths

VICTORIA — British Columbia officials say there are two new COVID-19 outbreaks at health-care facilities in the province for a total of 56, most of them in long-term care homes.
Lawsuit seeks to delay B.C. Liberal leadership result over membership questions

Lawsuit seeks to delay B.C. Liberal leadership result over membership questions

The petition said a Jan. 5 letter from leadership candidates shows members with residential addresses in parking lots, on a forestry road, or sharing email or phone numbers—but at differing addresses. Some people contacted by campaigns didn’t know they were party members.
Interfor caps off blockbuster year on a sour note as fourth-quarter profit plunges

Interfor caps off blockbuster year on a sour note as fourth-quarter profit plunges

BURNABY, B.C. — Interfor Corp. is reporting a near tripling in profits last year despite a weaker fourth quarter in which net earnings were cut by more than half. The Burnaby, B.C., lumber producer says it earned $819 million or $12.
Teck to outfit Olympic gyms with copper

Teck to outfit Olympic gyms with copper

Copper's anti-microbial properties could help reduce spread of infectious diseases