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Jane Skrypnek

I'm a provincial reporter for Black Press Media after starting as a community reporter in Greater Victoria.

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Recent Work by Jane

Wait for FOI requests in B.C. the worst its been in 13 years: commissioner

Wait for FOI requests in B.C. the worst its been in 13 years: commissioner

Province only meeting 30-day benchmark in about 50% of access to information requests, report finds
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Record-breaking number of organs donated in B.C. in 2023

Record-breaking number of organs donated in B.C. in 2023

563 people received a new organ last year, but another 514 patients remain on waitlist
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B.C. Hells Angel charged in plot to assassinate Iranian dissidents

B.C. Hells Angel charged in plot to assassinate Iranian dissidents

U.S. Justice Department says global assassination network operating on behest of Iran
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She sought justice for sexual assault. B.C.’s judge shortage became her battle.

She sought justice for sexual assault. B.C.’s judge shortage became her battle.

Delays in civil justice system forcing one woman to go one-on-one against the man she says raped her
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2 lost teens and dog rescued off snowy Metro Vancouver trail

2 lost teens and dog rescued off snowy Metro Vancouver trail

The 3 accidentally wandered off the snow-shrouded path and lost their way in the woods
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Company fined $200K after worker found dead of COVID-19 at B.C. work camp

Company fined $200K after worker found dead of COVID-19 at B.C. work camp

WorkSafeBC says Alberta-based work camp operator wasn’t following public health orders
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1,500 B.C. blood donors needed by end of week, says Canadian Blood Services

1,500 B.C. blood donors needed by end of week, says Canadian Blood Services

Drop in donations over holidays causing increased need in first week of 2024
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Contaminants from oil spills, wildfires ending up inside B.C. whales: study

Contaminants from oil spills, wildfires ending up inside B.C. whales: study

UBC researchers tested the livers and skeletons of 14 killer whales for PAHs – a first in Canada
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B.C.’s $10-a-day child care may not be reaching those most in need, study finds

B.C.’s $10-a-day child care may not be reaching those most in need, study finds

Centre for Family Equity says system should be prioritized for low-income, single mother families
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Spike in toxic drug deaths prompts safety warning from BC Coroners Service

Spike in toxic drug deaths prompts safety warning from BC Coroners Service

Preliminary data suggests at least 200 people died in November
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