Ryley McCormack
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Scam calls and emails continue to hound Canadians
Dealing with fraudsters attempting to steal your identity or money can come in a variety of forms, whether online or over the phone.Local RCMP officials said reports of scammers...
Provincial government to support safer health care workplaces
Funding from the B.C. government will be used to improve security at health care facilities across the province.According to officials, the money will be used to hire about 320...
More than 1,000 B.C. deaths attributed to toxic drugs in 2022
At least 1,095 B.C. residents are believed to have died from drug poisoning in the first six months of 2022.This comes from preliminary data from the BC Coroners Service...
BCSPCA struggling with slow adoption rates
The BCSPCA is facing lower-than-average adoption rates, and the organization is struggling to find space for animals coming into its care."We have been having a really busy summer and...
Forecasters predict hot, dry conditions to come in mid-July through August
B.C. can expect a transition into hotter, dryer weather later in July and into August, bringing in an increase in wildfire risk.According to B.C. Government officials, wildfire activity has...
B.C. leads efforts in legal settlement against Purdue Pharma
Purdue Pharma will pay $150-million thanks to a B.C.-led class-action lawsuit to recover healthcare costs related to the sale and marketing of opioid-based pain medications.B.C. Government officials said the...
Audit finds improvements in major mine oversight, with some exceptions
An audit of policies implemented by B.C.'s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation revealed some areas of improvement in the industry's oversight and others that could use...
Removal of Burgess Shale fossils leads to $20,000 fine for Quebec man
A man from Quebec is facing a $20,000 fine and house arrest after 45 fossils from several B.C. national parks were found in his home.Parks Canada officials said the...
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CRA offers tax tips ahead of Monday’s deadline
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a few pointers ahead of this year’s tax deadline, including what you can...
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National Police Federation applauds Ottawa’s tabled measures on tackling crime
In Budget 2025, which is set to tabled November 4th, the government will invest $1.8 billion over four years to increase federal policing capacity to combat crime – including online fraud, money laundering, online child sexual exploitation, and organised criminal networks.
BC Conservatives’ troubles leaving important issues out of focus: Bond
BC Conservative Party Leader John Rustad said he wouldn't be stepping down as the party's leader yesterday (Wednesday), despite calls from now former caucus members and the Party's management committee.Â
Community members invited to UNBC’s PG campus for Discovery Day
The University of Northern British Columbia is openings doors to its PG campus for this year's Discovery Day.
BC Lottery Corporation says Blue Jays playoff run a unique moment for gamblers
Currently, a $10 wager on the Blue Jays (2.75) to win the World Series will net you $27.50.
UNBC workshop brings together community to learn wildfires
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is hosting a three-day wildfire workshop on its PG campus.
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