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British Columbia·Breaking Multiple agencies are responding to a “serious” crane incident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Mall, according to Vancouver Fire Rescue Services. Fire and rescue crews say multiple agencies are on scene at Oakridge Mall on WednesdayCBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2024 7:37 PM EST | Last Updated: 18 minutesContinue Reading

British Columbia The Matsqui First Nation will receive $59 million under Canada’s Specific Claim Policy for the historic loss of reserve land going back 116 years. Claim involves land removed from Matsqui reserve in 1908 by Canada to build a tramwayKarin Larsen · CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2024 5:13 PM EST | Last Updated: 3 hoursContinue Reading

British Columbia A former Victoria police officer who left the force over allegations of misconduct claims he’s being used as a “scapegoat” by the department to avoid scrutiny of leadership decisions, which led to the collapse of a major drug prosecution. Robb Ferris says he had no role in decisionsContinue Reading

British Columbia Terrace, B.C., ski hill offers free skiing to season pass holders from other mountainsShames Mountain is giving a free day lift ticket to guests with a season pass from a ski hill that has shut down or paused because of poor conditions. Shames Mountain is throwing open the doors —Continue Reading

British Columbia The Greater Vancouver Zoo is trying to breed more red pandas, however the Vancouver Humane Society said the program keeps mammals in captivity, while not immediately benefiting animals in the wild. The introduction is part of a breeding program to help the endangered speciesMichelle Gomez · CBC NewsContinue Reading

British Columbia More doctors alone can’t fix B.C.’s health-care system: reportB.C. has more family doctors per capita than it did 40 years ago, according to a new report, but its lead author says trying to find one or get an appointment can still feel as difficult as competing for ticketsContinue Reading

British Columbia Rising B.C. hockey star Arshdeep Bains called up to Canucks rosterThe Surrey-born player was called up by NHL team for Saturday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, the latest milestone in a lifelong journey for the 23-year-old forward. Surrey-born player was called up by Vancouver team on Saturday, latestContinue Reading

British Columbia $6 breakfast promo in Prince George a hit as diners watch walletsThe excitement of being able to purchase a full, sit-down meal for less than $10 has led to a full house every morning for OM, a fusion Indian-western restaurant in Prince George, B.C. More consumers looking for waysContinue Reading

British Columbia Investigation underway into 2 separate train derailments in B.C.Canada’s Transportation Safety Board said Saturday it’s looking into two unrelated railway derailments in B.C.’s mountains, deploying investigators to one near Field, B.C., and gathering information on another near Revelstoke that sent two people to hospital. Both trains are operated byContinue Reading