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B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff

B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff

The nursing ratios will be a first for Canada, says B.C.'s health minister.
B.C.'s eviction moratorium effective but reveals flaws in tenancy branch

B.C.'s eviction moratorium effective but reveals flaws in tenancy branch

Surrey had the highest rate of evictions during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Owners of Richmond vault company sued for almost $300K in missing gold, metals

Owners of Richmond vault company sued for almost $300K in missing gold, metals

A B.C. Supreme Court judge gave two customers the green light to pursue lawsuits against the insolvent owners.
B.C. man jailed six years for manslaughter

B.C. man jailed six years for manslaughter

Surrey's Andrew Baldwin was stabbed to death in a friend's home by Jordan Bottomley.
CMHC ends first-time homebuyer incentive, a program critics say 'made no sense'

CMHC ends first-time homebuyer incentive, a program critics say 'made no sense'

The plan was meant to help first-time buyers by having the government take on partial ownership of their property.
Fire at Hazel Trembath Elementary was human caused: Coquitlam RCMP

Fire at Hazel Trembath Elementary was human caused: Coquitlam RCMP

"This was more than just a place of learning. It was a place of community. It’s been a devastating loss and it’s had a significant impact on numerous persons," said Insp. Darren Carr.
Rob Shaw: Eby's house-flipping tax likely to fizzle

Rob Shaw: Eby's house-flipping tax likely to fizzle

B.C.'s new housing flipping tax might not add up to much more than an election gimmick
Vancouver Coastal Health concerned over Bowen Island water quality

Vancouver Coastal Health concerned over Bowen Island water quality

Cove Bay water system responsible for the majority of the conversation
'Really disappointing': B.C. children in limbo after admission to gifted program paused

'Really disappointing': B.C. children in limbo after admission to gifted program paused

Avery, who was reading at a university level when she was in Grade 2, has big plans for her future. However, the closure of a gifted program is creating challenges for her education path.
I Watched This Game: Canucks lose battles and the war against the Kings

I Watched This Game: Canucks lose battles and the war against the Kings

"I don’t think that we gave them a lot but what we gave them was egregious," said Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet.