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123 First Nations renew call to close B.C. salmon farms as DFO weakens promise

123 First Nations renew call to close B.C. salmon farms as DFO weakens promise

Recent federal documents appear to walk back 2019 commitment to fully phase out open net fish farms
New sheriffs saddlin’ up to help BC court system: attorney-general

New sheriffs saddlin’ up to help BC court system: attorney-general

Niki Sharma acknowledges need for improvement, says new sheriffs are on way
Campfire and open fire ban lifted on Vancouver Island

Campfire and open fire ban lifted on Vancouver Island

Open burning will now be permitted starting Sept 27 at noon
Derelict boats, Part 3: Solution mired in governmental bureaucracy

Derelict boats, Part 3: Solution mired in governmental bureaucracy

Former Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson calls situation ‘a no-man’s land of responsibility’
Man’s death on Sunshine Coast forest service road deemed suspicious: Police

Man’s death on Sunshine Coast forest service road deemed suspicious: Police

Police say Henry Doyle, 58, was found on a forest service road with his dirt bike
Court rules B.C. must fix mineral claims system after Indigenous challenge

Court rules B.C. must fix mineral claims system after Indigenous challenge

Judge says B.C. has a duty to consult, but rejects bid to quash existing claims
Fundraiser for family of fallen Lower Mainland officer at more than $100,000

Fundraiser for family of fallen Lower Mainland officer at more than $100,000

Money will go towards Const. Rick O’Brien’s wife and six children
Colossal Canada flag stolen from auto dealership in Nanaimo

Colossal Canada flag stolen from auto dealership in Nanaimo

Theft from Laird Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC reported Sept. 25
Black 13-year-old accused of stealing from B.C. employer wins rights complaint

Black 13-year-old accused of stealing from B.C. employer wins rights complaint

Human Rights Tribunal orders restaurant, manager to pay teen $28K
New B.C. grad requirement introduces students to local Indigenous teachings

New B.C. grad requirement introduces students to local Indigenous teachings

Some school districts developing unique courses alongside First Nations to fulfill new requirement