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Ambulance service reinstated in Stewart, B.C., after town 'made a stink,' mayor says
The small northern town of Stewart, B.C., is without ambulance service this weekend, but complaints from the mayor have resulted in travelling paramedics getting sent to the community starting Monday.

Striking Vancouver Island transit workers to vote on mediator recommendations this weekend
The strike, which began on Feb. 8 and is the longest transit contract dispute in the province's history, affects about 50 regular and HandyDART bus drivers, maintenance workers and cleaners in the region north of Victoria.

Stranded man with outstanding warrants plucked off cliff amid B.C. wildfire lands in jail
A man stranded on the side of a cliff amid a wildfire near Hope, B.C., was rescued by helicopter and then taken into custody on multiple outstanding warrants, according to RCMP.

Banned butane torches still being sold in Vancouver — and they're causing fires, crews say
A bylaw passed in 2024 banned Vancouver retailers from selling a lockable version of the device, but in the year since it came into effect, the fire department says the torches have still started dozens of fires.
Province expands RCMP hate crimes unit amid rise in incidents across B.C.
Canadians in ICE detention centres left in legal limbo as families try to secure release
How some students with disabilities avoid the 'transition cliff' after high school
Thousands arrive in Vancouver for international Alcoholics Anonymous conference
Island Health launches estimated ER wait times website
2 people arrested amid investigation into extortion of South Asian businesses
Palestinian students say visa delays have stranded them despite admission to Canadian schools
Women's sports are booming. Why now?
Automakers want Canada to scrap its EV sales mandate. What would that do to emissions?
Uber drivers in Victoria granted union certification
Sparks from RCMP trailer ignited wildfire near Lytton, B.C., say police
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