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Family struggles to move on after their home was set on fire while they slept

Family struggles to move on after their home was set on fire while they slept

Family of priest for St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Victoria lived in the house, which is next door to the church
'Colossal hypocrisy': Papal diplomatic immunity may jeopardize school graves probe, grand chief says

'Colossal hypocrisy': Papal diplomatic immunity may jeopardize school graves probe, grand chief says

Ottawa's assertion of diplomatic immunity for the papal ambassador in a priest sex abuse case could impact investigations into the hundreds of children's graves at Canadian residential schools, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs president says.
B.C. premier stresses importance of co-operation within forestry sector

B.C. premier stresses importance of co-operation within forestry sector

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s premier says the only way the provincial forest industry will grow is through partnerships with First Nations and companies.
Vancouver park board staff floated Barge Chilling Beach sign idea in flurry of emails

Vancouver park board staff floated Barge Chilling Beach sign idea in flurry of emails

Staff opted for whimsical sign instead of hot chocolate and swag as holiday gesture
Third B.C. poultry flock tests positive for avian flu in Kootenay region

Third B.C. poultry flock tests positive for avian flu in Kootenay region

VICTORIA — A small poultry flock in British Columbia's Kootenay region has tested positive for the avian flu, the third known outbreak in the province. A statement from B.C.
B.C.'s coroner says inquest into Indigenous teen's death is in public interest

B.C.'s coroner says inquest into Indigenous teen's death is in public interest

VICTORIA — An inquest will be held to try to determine what happened to a 17-year-old Indigenous youth who was reported missing from his Abbotsford, B.C., group home in September 2020 and found dead in the closet of his bedroom four days later.
B.C. disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters

B.C. disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is overhauling its program that provides assistance after a disaster, making more people and businesses affected by last November's catastrophic flooding immediately eligible for help.
Unsafe Amazon school chairs recalled in Canada. Here's what to do

Unsafe Amazon school chairs recalled in Canada. Here's what to do

Health Canada says the welding on the children's chairs is unsafe and can snap
Sea to Sky shelter seeks help for 12 Himalayan cats

Sea to Sky shelter seeks help for 12 Himalayan cats

The 16-year-old felines have a number of pressing health issues.
B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has introduced legislation that would allow people to get independent advice about their rights after they've been involuntarily detained for treatment of a severe mental health disorder.