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Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
June 25, 2026 - 3:57 PM

CHILLIWACK — A British Columbia judge has sentenced a man to about 75 days in jail with time served, saying that despite his attempts to murder police officers in a standoff, a single mental health break likely triggered by holotropic breathwork led to the offence.
Confusion spreads as Ottawa defends orders to surrender citizenship certificates
June 18, 2026 - 2:21 PM

OTTAWA — The immigration department says it's working "as quickly as possible" to resolve questions about citizenship by descent claims — even as some claimants say they did everything Ottawa asked them to do.
One of Canada's most prominent MAID providers reflects on divisive decade
June 17, 2026 - 1:00 AM

TORONTO — Dr. Ellen Wiebe has never been one to shy away from risk.
More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says
March 17, 2026 - 4:52 PM

VICTORIA — A recruitment campaign in the United States has allowed British Columbia to hire more than 400 health-care professionals in less than a year.
B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 3% annual wage boost
March 05, 2026 - 10:12 AM

VANCOUVER — The head of British Columbia's teachers' union says parents will see better supports for their school-aged children after its members ratified a four-year collective agreement with the province.
Tentative contract reached for 25,000 B.C. health-science workers
February 23, 2026 - 7:19 AM

VICTORIA — A tentative contract agreement has been reached for the group representing 25,000 health-science professionals in British Columbia.
Montreal shooting survivor shares how she regained sense of safety
February 11, 2026 - 7:10 AM

TORONTO — École Polytechnique shooting survivor Nathalie Provost says it took her several weeks to return to the site of the Montreal massacre, but doing so allowed her to reclaim her life and create a sense of safety again.
BC Greens won't renew accord with NDP, citing 'undelivered or stalled' commitments
February 09, 2026 - 8:42 AM

VICTORIA — The BC Green Party announced Monday that it will not renew an accord with the Premier David Eby's NDP when the deal expires next month, potentially undermining the stability of the provincial government with its one-seat majority.
Three UBC neuroscience experts among Order of Canada appointees
December 31, 2025 - 9:52 AM

VANCOUVER — Three neurological scientists and researchers, all at the University of British Columbia, are among the appointees to the Order of Canada announced on Wednesday.
B.C. government's professional workers to expand strike after talks break down
October 15, 2025 - 2:27 PM

VICTORIA — Almost all of British Columbia's licensed professional workers are going on strike after contract talks broke down this week.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff

Confusion spreads as Ottawa defends orders to surrender citizenship certificates

One of Canada's most prominent MAID providers reflects on divisive decade

More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says

B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 3% annual wage boost

Tentative contract reached for 25,000 B.C. health-science workers

Montreal shooting survivor shares how she regained sense of safety

BC Greens won't renew accord with NDP, citing 'undelivered or stalled' commitments

Three UBC neuroscience experts among Order of Canada appointees

B.C. government's professional workers to expand strike after talks break down

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