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B.C. government investigates PharmaNet data breach

B.C. government investigates PharmaNet data breach

Prescription drug information of 7,500 people exposed in breaches at four doctors' offices, Health Minister Terry Lake says
Recycling bags nixed as Tofino and Ucluelet move to lidded bins

Recycling bags nixed as Tofino and Ucluelet move to lidded bins

“The hope is more people will use the bins because they do have a lid and it keeps things dry."
Costly Parkinson’s treatment to be covered for ‘small group’ of British Columbians

Costly Parkinson’s treatment to be covered for ‘small group’ of British Columbians

Health Minister Terry Lake said ‘suitable patients’ will be identified as part of a pilot project.
B.C. public elementary schools show improvement: Fraser Institute

B.C. public elementary schools show improvement: Fraser Institute

Schools in Mission, Vancouver and Terrace showed marked improvement since 2011/2012
VIDEO: Pre-election throne speech hints at tax cut

VIDEO: Pre-election throne speech hints at tax cut

Premier Christy Clark names David Emerson new US trade envoy, promises more addiction treatment beds
Gambling grant increase first in five years

Gambling grant increase first in five years

Communities Minister Peter Fassbender says larger capital projects only for additional $5 million from casinos and lotteries
Ucluelet's Spring Cove path plan draws legal action

Ucluelet's Spring Cove path plan draws legal action

“The district has filed a response and expects that covenant will be upheld in court."
Tax credit offered for volunteer searchers, firefighters

Tax credit offered for volunteer searchers, firefighters

BC Liberal budget includes credit of up to $150 a year for volunteers who put in at least 200 hours
New BC Ferries CEO is veteran of service

New BC Ferries CEO is veteran of service

Mark Collins has been with BC Ferries since 2004, in charge of planning and community engagement during a turbulent period
Tourism Tofino hopes to strengthen relationship with council

Tourism Tofino hopes to strengthen relationship with council

“This has been an incredible year of very productive dialogue between the district of Tofino and Tourism Tofino."