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Overdoses claim 102 lives in B.C. in February

Overdoses claim 102 lives in B.C. in February

Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna saw the highest number of deaths.
STORY AND VIDEO: Transition Society turns focus to men's shelter

STORY AND VIDEO: Transition Society turns focus to men's shelter

The NCTS is focusing on developing a new men's shelter in the community to run alongside its existing women's services
Donation rules die, high-heel freedom lives

Donation rules die, high-heel freedom lives

Premier Christy Clark pushes economic record, NDP leader John Horgan sees 'simmering anger' among voters
VIDEO: Young people aren’t profiting from strong B.C. economy, says report

VIDEO: Young people aren’t profiting from strong B.C. economy, says report

Generation Squeeze reports those aged 25 to 44 earn up to $10,000 less than they did in decades ago
Rupert key to economy: Fed Liberal caucus chair

Rupert key to economy: Fed Liberal caucus chair

Surrey MP and Chair of the Liberal Party of Canada’s Pacific Caucus Randeep Sarai made a visit to Prince Rupert on March 2.
Class sizes to shrink but trouble finding teachers

Class sizes to shrink but trouble finding teachers

School District 52 in Prince Rupert navigates this year's budget after the Supreme Court ruled that class sizes must shrink in B.C.
Emergency preparedness fund increases

Emergency preparedness fund increases

B.C. increases fund to $80 million for flood protection, earthquake preparedness and rescue training and equipment
Cannery prepares for a big summer

Cannery prepares for a big summer

The North Pacific Cannery in Port Edward prepares for Canada150 celebrations and more conservation work in 2017.
B.C. judge calls for harsher sentences for fentanyl dealers

B.C. judge calls for harsher sentences for fentanyl dealers

Top court says longer sentences would reflect the current “public health crisis"
Cruise ships to bring 17,000 tourists to Prince Rupert this season

Cruise ships to bring 17,000 tourists to Prince Rupert this season

The cruise industry in Prince Rupert is experiencing a revival with the port to receive more than double the amount of passengers in 2017.