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Equipment fund latest top-up for schools

Equipment fund latest top-up for schools

Latest one-time fund is $29.4 million "student learning grant" for textbooks, equipment and supplies
Updated: Conservative leadership candidates debate in Langley (with videos)

Updated: Conservative leadership candidates debate in Langley (with videos)

Fraser Valley event organized by local associations after the region was left out of the national debate schedule
B.C. transplant specialist says drug overdose organ donors on the rise

B.C. transplant specialist says drug overdose organ donors on the rise

The Canadian Transplant Society said it makes no difference to transplant recipients if an organ comes from someone killed by drug overdose.
UPDATE: Overdose deaths down in January, but risk still ‘extreme’: coroner

UPDATE: Overdose deaths down in January, but risk still ‘extreme’: coroner

An average of seven people died every two days last month, according to the latest numbers.
B.C. and Ottawa reach $1.4-billion mental health and home care deal

B.C. and Ottawa reach $1.4-billion mental health and home care deal

The province is the sixth to sign a separate deal after failed attempts to secure a multilateral accord.
Ucluelet focused on illegal vacation rentals

Ucluelet focused on illegal vacation rentals

“I think there’s people that are renting out that may not realize, or be fully aware, that they should have a licence."
B.C. to get $10-million boost to fight opioid crisis

B.C. to get $10-million boost to fight opioid crisis

The federal government announces $65 million across Canada in response to the opioid overdose crisis.
Ucluelet adjusts proposed funding model for increased bylaw enforcement

Ucluelet adjusts proposed funding model for increased bylaw enforcement

“We’re looking at the business licences, property taxes and we’re also looking at small craft harbour."
Local leaders scrap plan to rename Long Beach Airport

Local leaders scrap plan to rename Long Beach Airport

“None of us wanted to risk a divisive conversation. This was never intended to be divisive between communities."
Bathroom signage needed to help Ucluelet's tourists find relief

Bathroom signage needed to help Ucluelet's tourists find relief

“There’s so many people that walk up and down and there’s nowhere to go to the bathroom.”