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Rural, remote B.C. communities face high intimate partner violence deaths

Rural, remote, and northern B.C. communities are experiencing disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence death, a new death review panel from the B.C. Coroners Service has found. The panel, which released its report Monday (April 27), says its findings are “unequivocal.” Between 2016 and 2024, at least 135 people – that includes partners, children, […]

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Ferrabee wildfire near Hell’s Gate remains out of control at 36 hectares

A wildfire near Hell’s Gate remains out of control, according to BC Wildfire Service. The latest update on Sunday (April 26) at approximately 5 p.m. noted “minimal growth” overnight for the 36-hectare blaze between Hope and Lytton. “Much of this fire is burning in steep terrain which is inoperable for ground crews – crews are

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Vancouver Island municipal push for $10 student ferry fare gets green-lit

Delegates at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) adopted a resolution calling for the province to establish a pilot project offering discounted rates for post-secondary students on BC Ferries. The AVICC actively lobbies the province on behalf of local governments, focusing on issues like climate change, housing, and infrastructure. The resolution, submitted

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