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Watchdog says B.C. not doing enough to protect island’s old-growth forest

Watchdog says B.C. not doing enough to protect island’s old-growth forest

Quadra Island may not have enough old trees unless monitoring improves: Forest Practices Board
Vernon food bank announces major expansion as need grows

Vernon food bank announces major expansion as need grows

The Salvation Army Food Bank expansion will double its capacity to serve 100 plus families per day
Chief blasts Canfor, politicians for ignoring northern B.C. forestry crisis

Chief blasts Canfor, politicians for ignoring northern B.C. forestry crisis

Nak'azdli Whut'en First Nation Chief Colleen Erickson has said all stakeholders 'knew this was coming'
Ready to fight: B.C. MP says the NDP can win a federal election

Ready to fight: B.C. MP says the NDP can win a federal election

Laurel Collins: End of confidence deal between NDP and Liberals is a sign that change is on the horizon for Canada
Lower Similkameen Indian Band opposes gravel pit near Summerland

Lower Similkameen Indian Band opposes gravel pit near Summerland

Numerous organizations and individuals have spoken out against approval of gravel pit
‘Kick in the gut’: union wants Canfor tenure stripped after B.C. mill closures

‘Kick in the gut’: union wants Canfor tenure stripped after B.C. mill closures

Steelworkers say firm should not be allowed to harvest timber if they can’t process it in the area
No charges recommended after woman dies in B.C. RCMP custody

No charges recommended after woman dies in B.C. RCMP custody

Independent Investigations Office of B.C. wonders if training or policy changes needed in wake of Burnaby case
VIDEO: Orca whales spotted just off South Surrey's Crescent Beach

VIDEO: Orca whales spotted just off South Surrey's Crescent Beach

'It was pretty tremendous. I was literally buzzing all day.'
B.C., Ottawa remain in talks for disaster relief funding for 3 communities

B.C., Ottawa remain in talks for disaster relief funding for 3 communities

Federal minister addresses flood mitigation concerns, end of supply-and-confidence agreement with NDP
B.C. residents more likely to use transit, active transportation

B.C. residents more likely to use transit, active transportation

Statistics Canada says British Columbians are more likely to bike or walk to work and use public transit