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Business leader says BC Ferries' hiring of Chinese shipyard is 'informed decision'

Business leader says BC Ferries' hiring of Chinese shipyard is 'informed decision'

VICTORIA — A business leader on ferry-dependent Âé¶ą´«Ă˝Ół»­Island says BC Ferries made a "strongly informed decision" in hiring a Chinese shipyard to build four new major vessels. Both the NDP government and B.C.
Sculpture of a man on a toilet sparks conversation in Oak Bay

Sculpture of a man on a toilet sparks conversation in Oak Bay

Fashioned from recycled stainless steel cookware, “Modern Man Does Research” in Causton’s Green has a cigarette in his mouth and is staring at a smartphone.
Heat eases in parts of B.C., persists in Interior, as more temperature records fall

Heat eases in parts of B.C., persists in Interior, as more temperature records fall

Environment Canada has lifted special weather statements about a record-breaking hot spell for much of the province, including Metro Âé¶ą´«Ă˝Ół»­and Victoria.
Squamish wildfire grows to 14.4 hectares

Squamish wildfire grows to 14.4 hectares

The District of Squamish has declared a state of emergency as the Dryden Creek wildfire continues to burn out of control, prompting expanded evacuation alerts and a full campfire ban.
Six-foot boa constrictor slithers away at beach in Tofino, B.C.

Six-foot boa constrictor slithers away at beach in Tofino, B.C.

VICTORIA — A six-foot-long boa constrictor is on the loose after slithering away at Tofino's Chesterman Beach on Âé¶ą´«Ă˝Ół»­Island's West Coast.
U.S. man sentenced for child luring in case involving Saanich, B.C., girl

U.S. man sentenced for child luring in case involving Saanich, B.C., girl

SAANICH — An American man has been sentenced to 40 years in a U.S. prison for grooming children in a case that began when the parents of a 12-year-old girl from Saanich, B.C., went to police.
B.C.'s search for savings in health administration expands to regional health bodies

B.C.'s search for savings in health administration expands to regional health bodies

VICTORIA — A review of British Columbia's health-care system to cut unnecessary costs is expanding to its five regional health authorities. B.C.
Mountie charged with driving offences after B.C. crash

Mountie charged with driving offences after B.C. crash

VICTORIA — An RCMP officer faces two charges under the Motor Vehicle Act after a crash in southeastern B.C. last Canada Day that left three people injured. The BC Prosecution Service announced that Const.
'Sleeping in cars': Saskatchewan ombudsman slams delayed aid to wildfire evacuees

'Sleeping in cars': Saskatchewan ombudsman slams delayed aid to wildfire evacuees

REGINA — Saskatchewan's ombudsman says Premier Scott Moe's government is failing to provide timely help to wildfire evacuees. Sharon Pratchler said evacuees calling in for help are being told the government will get back to them in four days.
12 more temperature records broken in B.C. as hot weather persists

12 more temperature records broken in B.C. as hot weather persists

Another dozen temperature records have fallen in British Columbia thanks to the ongoing spell of warm weather brought to the province by a ridge of high pressure. Monday was also the third day in a row that the hottest spot in Canada was in B.C.
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