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16 regional districts now included in B.C.’s secondary suite program

16 regional districts now included in B.C.’s secondary suite program

Pilot program introduced in 2023 to add as many as 1,000 affordable rental units per year
New cyclotron at UBC promises to accelerate cancer diagnostics in B.C.

New cyclotron at UBC promises to accelerate cancer diagnostics in B.C.

Machine is part of a $50.5 million investment in cancer research
Inquiry launched into police use of force: B.C. human rights commissioner

Inquiry launched into police use of force: B.C. human rights commissioner

This expands on the 2021 report that look at mental health calls, detainment in 5 police jurisdictions
No solutions: UBCO tower causes permanent evacuation of Kelowna businesses

No solutions: UBCO tower causes permanent evacuation of Kelowna businesses

The construction of the new downtown UBCO tower campus has caused damage to neighbouring businesses
New asbestos rules target B.C.’s deadliest workplace killer

New asbestos rules target B.C.’s deadliest workplace killer

B.C. first province to require special training for any workers who handle asbestos
Newborn resident Salish Sea orca missing and presumed dead: researchers

Newborn resident Salish Sea orca missing and presumed dead: researchers

Calf known as J60, first observed around Christmas, has not been seen with its family
Child dies after being hit by car near Vernon

Child dies after being hit by car near Vernon

2-year-old rushed to hospital but did not survive
B.C. won’t follow Oregon in drug decriminalization reversal: Eby

B.C. won’t follow Oregon in drug decriminalization reversal: Eby

Province set a new record in 2023 with at least 2,511 deaths related to unregulated drugs
Flood warning issued for Squamish River as rain continues to soak SW B.C.

Flood warning issued for Squamish River as rain continues to soak SW B.C.

Rain expected to persist until mid-week, quick weather shifts possible
Petition to recall Surrey MLA Rachna Singh fails

Petition to recall Surrey MLA Rachna Singh fails

It didn’t receive the number of signatures the Recall and Initiative Act requires