‘Chilliwack is full,’ says mayor after anecdotal report of another homeless man dropped off

Anyone who thinks Chilliwack is a good place to ship homeless people from other communities, may want to think again. “Chilliwack is full,” said Mayor Ken Popove, in his recent report to council. Chilliwack has become the community with the most shelter beds per capita in the entire Lower Mainland region, and has gained a […]

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B.C. seniors advocate continues to warn of spiralling wait times for long-term care

The percentage of B.C.’s population over the age of 65 keeps growing. Already, a fifth of British Columbians are considered seniors — and this is expected to grow to a fourth of the population within 10 years. But health and long-term care services are not keeping pace. Over the past six years, wait lists for

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Province adds $1M in support for B.C. Lions games, festivities in Kelowna

Touchdown Kelowna just received another boost. The provincial government will be providing $1 million to support expanded access to the Apple Bowl Stadium in Kelowna, securing more seats for BC Lions fans. “This is to support expanded seating and enhancements at the Apple Bowl so more people can attend and get the full experience, and

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Professional Employees Association ratifies deal with B.C. government

B.C.’s Professional Employees Association has voted to ratify a renewed collective agreement. The Finance Ministry announced the agreement Thursday (March 26) between the Professional Employees Association the B.C. Public Service Agency. It covers about 1,900 people working as foresters, engineers, agrologists, geoscientists, psychologists and others throughout B.C., as well as legal counsel. The new collective

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