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Suspended legislature officers get extra week to respond to overspending allegations

Suspended legislature officers get extra week to respond to overspending allegations

Two senior officers of the B.C. legislature, on suspension pending a criminal investigation, have another week to respond to allegations of “flagrant overspending” outlined by Speaker Darryl Plecas last week.
Forensic psych hospital hit with max fine

Forensic psych hospital hit with max fine

A $646K penalty levied for assault incidents at Coquitlam facility
Fraud alert: WestJet warns public about phone, email, online scams

Fraud alert: WestJet warns public about phone, email, online scams

WestJet is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam where fraudsters pose as airline representatives.
We set a record in B.C. for giving the gift of life

We set a record in B.C. for giving the gift of life

A whopping 502 British Columbians received a transplant in 2018, setting a new record for the total number of transplants in a calendar year. With 122 deceased donors in 2018, B.C.
Vancouver council votes to support extending Millennium Line to UBC

Vancouver council votes to support extending Millennium Line to UBC

Vote follows unanimous support last week from the mayors’ council to accept a report that recommends proceeding on the project
Craft beer trend predictions for 2019

Craft beer trend predictions for 2019

I know I’m a little late with this, but some things are worth waiting for (unfortunately, this isn’t one of them). 2018 was a big year for craft beer in B.C., but let’s stop living in the past.
A Transit Police officer was shot at a SkyTrain station

A Transit Police officer was shot at a SkyTrain station

A Transit Police officer has been shot at a SkyTrain station, closing the station in question and an off-ramp just over the Pattullo Bridge.
Jagmeet Singh and NDP struggle to raise money as rivals rake in record hauls

Jagmeet Singh and NDP struggle to raise money as rivals rake in record hauls

Federal Conservative, Liberal and Green parties all boasted record fundraising hauls as they headed into an election year, but the New Democrats continued to struggle to raise money.
This ‘hair ice’ phenomena was found on a B.C. tree

This ‘hair ice’ phenomena was found on a B.C. tree

The fine, silky ice only forms on decaying or dead wood
Burnaby mayor shakes up committees, sets course for 2019

Burnaby mayor shakes up committees, sets course for 2019

Unsuccessful council candidates appointed to committees