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Delta Mayor George Harvie to chair Metro Vancouver board

Delta Mayor George Harvie to chair Metro Vancouver board

The board oversees regional urban and rural planning for 21 municipalities, Tsawwassen First Nation and Electoral Area A.
October’s most (and least) expensive home sales on Bowen

October’s most (and least) expensive home sales on Bowen

Three properties went for $1.39 million and up
B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU patient count hits 16-week high

B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU patient count hits 16-week high

New presumed COVID-19 deaths in the province declined to 21, from 30 one week ago
Belgium squeezes by Canada in World Cup opener

Belgium squeezes by Canada in World Cup opener

Bowen fans were eager to welcome the Canadian men's soccer team back to the tournament after nearly four decades
Avian flu leads to B.C. turkey shortage ahead of Christmas

Avian flu leads to B.C. turkey shortage ahead of Christmas

A 20% shortfall among B.C. turkey producers is expected to last through Christmas, says the BC Poultry Association.
New mental health unit opens at Lions Gate Hospital ER

New mental health unit opens at Lions Gate Hospital ER

New eight-patient unit to provide specialized emergency care
New B.C. housing laws will set housing targets for municipalities, lift strata rental restrictions

New B.C. housing laws will set housing targets for municipalities, lift strata rental restrictions

Premier David Eby's proposed measures include laws that could order fast-growing municipalities to meet housing supply targets and end rental restrictions based on age or type of building. 
Dead whales continue to wash up on B.C. beaches

Dead whales continue to wash up on B.C. beaches

Fishery officers are taking samples, photographs and measurements of another dead humpback whale.
16 female workers at BC Ferries file human rights complaint

16 female workers at BC Ferries file human rights complaint

The group says they feel different, unwelcome, humiliated and unsafe in the workplace.
$100 BC Hydro and FortisBC credits announced for all B.C. households

$100 BC Hydro and FortisBC credits announced for all B.C. households

Plus, the B.C. government is issuing a new tax credit on a sliding scale to households earning less than $150,051.