News/Canada/British Columbia (Page 59)

British Columbia One of the totem poles in Vancouver’s Stanley Park will be moved to the University of B.C.’s Museum of Anthropology on Wednesday. Kakaso’las totem pole, named after carver Ellen Neel, will be moved to the UBC Museum of Anthropology Akshay Kulkarni · CBC News · Posted: Sep 04,Continue Reading

British Columbia Accountability activists in B.C. say more transparency is needed around how complaints against security guards — especially serious allegations such as use of force and racial discrimination — are handled. FOI, publicly available data gives little insight into serious allegations; most complaints end in no sanction Akshay KulkarniContinue Reading

British Columbia Emergency services at five Interior Health hospitals have been interrupted this long weekend due to limited physician availability. All but one reopened Sunday morning. Emergency services at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre in Merritt are set to reopen Monday morning. All but 1 have since reopened,Continue Reading

British Columbia The B.C. Lions snapped their losing skid in impressive fashion Saturday, blitzing the Ottawa Redblacks 38-12 at the CFL’s first-ever game in Victoria, B.C. B.C. came in on a five-game losing streak after dropping a 34-27 decision to the Redblacks in Ottawa last weekThe Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 01, 2024 1:06Continue Reading

British Columbia B.C. police officers file Charter challenge over a phone and chat being searched in an internal investigationFive current and former Nelson, B.C. police officers have filed a Charter challenge against the Office of the Attorney General after a private phone and group chat search was done, during anContinue Reading

British Columbia The total number of deaths caused by illicit, toxic drugs in British Columbia since the province declared a public health emergency in 2016 has now surpassed 15,000. B.C. Coroners Service reported at least 192 people died of drug toxicity in July; highest rates still in northCBC News · Posted: Aug 30,Continue Reading

British Columbia After criticism from a B.C. Conservative candidate went viral on social media earlier this week, Premier David Eby has ordered a review of the program. Three vending machines were installed last fall that provide free access to harm reduction supplies. Kiosks at 3 Vancouver Island hospitals in Nanaimo,Continue Reading

British Columbia New early earthquake warning system activated in B.C.Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says when a strong earthquake is detected, alerts will be transmitted automatically to British Columbians via cellphones, radio and televisions.  When a strong quake is detected, alerts will be transmitted automatically via cellphone,Continue Reading

British Columbia As many political watchers noted, Wednesday will likely go down as a monumental day in British Columbia politics — especially for the party formerly known as the B.C. Liberals. B.C. United is suspending its campaign, leader urges supporters to join forces with B.C. Conservatives Akshay Kulkarni · CBC News ·Continue Reading