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Former B.C. doctor who hired hitman to kill patient denied parole again

Former B.C. doctor who hired hitman to kill patient denied parole again

A psychological risk assessment of 71-year-old Josephakis Charalambous determined he poses a "moderate risk for future violence."
Photos: Bowen celebrates Pride Month

Photos: Bowen celebrates Pride Month

Island Pacific School and the Bowen Island Public Library each held events to kick off Pride Month
Canada ranked #7 most beautiful country in the world

Canada ranked #7 most beautiful country in the world

The land of the beautiful panoramas.
How to interpret Environment Canada's Air Quality Health Index ratings

How to interpret Environment Canada's Air Quality Health Index ratings

Environment Canada has been advising people to check the Air Quality Health Index as wildfire smoke blanketed large swaths of Canada in recent days.
B.C. court upholds three-year drug trafficking sentence

B.C. court upholds three-year drug trafficking sentence

In October 2020, Amber Holly Kristeen Bridgen was convicted on four counts of possession of illegal drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
B.C. adds 1,400 jobs in May amid wild swings in some sectors

B.C. adds 1,400 jobs in May amid wild swings in some sectors

Unemployment rate remains unchanged at five per cent.
With road closed, some guests cancelling trips to Vancouver Island's west coast

With road closed, some guests cancelling trips to Vancouver Island's west coast

Guests are forced to fly in or brave a rough forest service road
Opinion: Wildfire preparedness and response must include planning for unhoused people and other vulnerable populations

Opinion: Wildfire preparedness and response must include planning for unhoused people and other vulnerable populations

There is an alarming lack of disaster preparedness plans in Canada that consider the unique risks and needs of unhoused people during wildfires.
Opinion: The invisible effects of human activity on nature

Opinion: The invisible effects of human activity on nature

People whose diet consists of wild plants are particularly affected by the changes in chemical composition that take place when plants are adapting to disturbances in their habitat.
2023 already one of the worst fire seasons B.C. has seen

2023 already one of the worst fire seasons B.C. has seen

Officials say they're preparing for a challenging summer.