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B.C. Wildfire Service, Forestry Ministry join BCGEU strike

All eligible members in the B.C. Wildfire Service and the provincial Forests Ministry have joined the B.C. General Employees’ Union in escalated strike action. The union announced the update Wednesday (Oct. 22) that all remaining members of the wildfire service and the ministry would be part of the escalating job action. The union said there […]

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‘Never fought a guy like me’: boxer eyes history in B.C.’s first WBC title bout

The Bay Street Armoury has seen its fair share of history since opening its doors more than a century ago, but on Saturday, Nov. 8, the historic building will add a new chapter to its story. The Victoria venue will host the first-ever World Boxing Council (WBC) title fight in British Columbia history. Saanich’s Brandon

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Canada targets violent, repeat offenders with proposed bail reform

The federal government has introduced new legislation to “make bail laws stricter and toughen sentencing laws.” Sean Fraser, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, introduced the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, known as Bill C-14, in the House of Commons on Thursday, Oct. 23. The act will go to a second reading

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B.C. Nurses’ Union calls for more action to stem violence in hospitals

The B.C. Nurses’ Union is ramping up pressure on the province to do more to reduce violence in hospitals as it works to secure a new collective bargaining agreement with the government. “If nurses aren’t safe, if the health-care staff aren’t safe, there are impacts on patient care,” union president Adriane Gear said in a

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Pitt Meadows city hall gets $25,000 funding for more accessible playground

A Pitt Meadows park will be made more accessible thanks to a grant from the province. City hall has received $25,000 through the Local Community Accessibility Grant Program, which is administered by the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC), with funding from the B.C. government. The grant will support accessibility improvements at

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