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B.C. milk board conditionally reinstates dairy farm licence after investigation

B.C. milk board conditionally reinstates dairy farm licence after investigation

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The British Columbia Milk Marketing Board says it has reinstated the dairy licence of a Fraser Valley farm with mandatory conditions after an investigation found violations of the code for the care and handling of dairy cattle.
Health alert: Outbreak of salmonella affecting 5 provinces including B.C.

Health alert: Outbreak of salmonella affecting 5 provinces including B.C.

In some cases, severe illness may occur from a salmonella infection and hospitalization may be required.
From chemical burns to a logging truck crash, RCMP describe events at Fairy Creek

From chemical burns to a logging truck crash, RCMP describe events at Fairy Creek

LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Mounties on southern Vancouver Island say a can of bear spray that overheated caused chemical burns to one person and breathing troubles for others who were aboard a bus near the Fairy Creek protest site.
Atmospheric river brings rain and snow to southern B.C.

Atmospheric river brings rain and snow to southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — The latest in a series of weather events is predicted to lash parts of British Columbia. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for parts of the south coast and southern Interior.
Man caught on surveillance video breaking into legion on Remembrance Day

Man caught on surveillance video breaking into legion on Remembrance Day

The break-in occurred at about 9 a.m., with video surveillance showing a suspect arriving in a small truck carrying a tool to cut the locks off storage sheds on the legion property
Thousands attend Remembrance Day ceremony at B.C. legislature in Victoria

Thousands attend Remembrance Day ceremony at B.C. legislature in Victoria

VICTORIA — A larger than expected crowd turned out for a Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph outside the British Columbia legislature in Victoria. Rev.
Stó:lō author Lee Maracle, a leading voice in Indigenous literature, dies at 71

Stó:lō author Lee Maracle, a leading voice in Indigenous literature, dies at 71

VANCOUVER — Stó:lō writer Lee Maracle, who championed the stories of Indigenous women to change the face of Canadian literature, has died.
Afghanistan war vet says Canada failed to protect interpreters

Afghanistan war vet says Canada failed to protect interpreters

Rifleman says Canada abandoned Afghans who helped keep troops alive
11 more people have died in B.C., while vaccination rate inches upward

11 more people have died in B.C., while vaccination rate inches upward

VICTORIA — The COVID-19 death toll has increased by 11 people in British Columbia for a total of 2,234 people since the pandemic began in the province.
Seeking 'hope' amidst tragedy, family of Trina Hunt hosts violence against women vigil in Port Moody

Seeking 'hope' amidst tragedy, family of Trina Hunt hosts violence against women vigil in Port Moody

With Trina Hunt's murder still unsolved, family seeks to raise awareness about gender-based violence as part of a global 16 Days of Activism event.