U.S. Meta decision could affect B.C. lawsuit, lawyer says
It is the second blow to Meta this week after a jury in New Mexico ordered the social media giant to pay $375 million for violating child safety laws.
‘It’ll save my life’: West Kelowna man desperate for brain surgery
“It’ll save my life… it’ll change everything. Over the last six months, the last year, my doctors have sent letters to the neurosurgeon and haven’t heard a thing,” he said.
Youths responsible for West Kelowna reservoir contamination scare, police say
Residents in the Tallus Ridge and Shannon Woods neighbourhoods went five days without being able to drink their tap water after a security breach at the Tallus reservoir.
Investigation launched into sexualized conduct across B.C. municipal police forces
The OPCC says that workplace-related sexualized conduct by police officers is a recurring issue, including situations characterized by significant power imbalances.
To NICU with love: Saanich toddler’s art supports neonatal unit in honour of his baby brother
A Saanich toddler is turning his artwork into a fundraiser for the NICU that cared for his baby brother, who overcame serious health challenges after birth.
Nurse practitioners struggling to find employment in B.C., despite high demand
Angela Wignall, chief executive officer of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia, told Global News that students and new graduates are struggling to find work.
‘Horrifying’: Scientists warn the night sky could be flooded with satellites with SpaceX proposal
A proposal to launch up to one million satellites into orbit is raising serious concerns among scientists, who warn the night sky could soon look dramatically different, and potentially be filled with more satellites than stars.
Victoria chiropractor enters consent resolution for submitting false insurance claims
A chiropractor in Victoria has entered a consent resolution with the governing body after submitting false insurance claims.
No charges laid after Port Alberni RCMP recommend charges against own officer
Port Alberni RCMP forwarded recommended charges against its own officer to the BC Prosecution Service, which now says charges will not be laid.
New submarine water main brings reliable drinking water to West Bamfield
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) has officially completed a $1.2 million submarine water line replacement, giving West Bamfield residents a more reliable source of potable water.
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