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Rising dementia rates among Asian Canadians call for culturally safe services: report

Rising dementia rates among Asian Canadians call for culturally safe services: report

By 2050, almost one out of every four people who develop dementia in Canada will be of Asian origin, a 785 per cent increase from 2020, says a report released this week by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. 
Solid waste costs piling up for northern B.C. regional district

Solid waste costs piling up for northern B.C. regional district

Over $18 million dollars is being allocated to manage solid waste in the Peace River Regional District's 2024 budget.
One dead in suspected targeted shooting in Metro Vancouver: RCMP

One dead in suspected targeted shooting in Metro Vancouver: RCMP

BURNABY, B.C. — One man is dead after what police believe was a targeted shooting overnight in Metro Vancouver. Police say officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 5500 block of Kingsway in Burnaby on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m.
Central B.C. gold mine developer says permits could be in place by June

Central B.C. gold mine developer says permits could be in place by June

Cariboo Gold project, southeast of Prince George near the village of Wells, would clean up land left contaminated by former mining operations in the area
You might not be covered if your pipes burst when you're on vacation

You might not be covered if your pipes burst when you're on vacation

While most homeowner insurance policies cover damage caused by burst/frozen pipes (not the damage to the pipes themselves), there is a big caveat.
Colwood council OKs exploring avenues for municipal medical clinic

Colwood council OKs exploring avenues for municipal medical clinic

One doctor involved with the project says the proposal and others like it could be a pathway out of the primary-care crisis in Canada
Home builders push back at Kelowna attempt to review construction hours

Home builders push back at Kelowna attempt to review construction hours

Bylaws allow construction to occur in the city from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. 365 days a year.
Community radio stations across Canada talk shop on AI at Sidney summit

Community radio stations across Canada talk shop on AI at Sidney summit

Artificial intelligence seen as a way to deal with administrative and creative tasks, such as writing grants and creating posters.
Ontario preparing 'back to basics' curriculum for kindergarten

Ontario preparing 'back to basics' curriculum for kindergarten

TORONTO — Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce is extending his "back to basics" curriculum push into kindergarten.
Fraser Lake leaders hold emergency meeting to deal with sawmill closure

Fraser Lake leaders hold emergency meeting to deal with sawmill closure

Mayor Sarrah Storey says village looking for solutions after West Fraser Timber announces permanent shuttering of sawmill in May