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BC SPCA food banks seek help after demand rises, but donations fall

BC SPCA food banks seek help after demand rises, but donations fall

In the first 5 months of 2025, the meals have helped to feed more than 20,000 vulnerable animals 
Kelowna MLAs invite health minister to town hall to hear hospital concerns

Kelowna MLAs invite health minister to town hall to hear hospital concerns

'The minister of health needs to look these people in the eye'
Rare sturgeon spotted along B.C. shoreline fuels hope for Upper Columbia recovery

Rare sturgeon spotted along B.C. shoreline fuels hope for Upper Columbia recovery

Trail find adds excitement to campaign to restore regional population of threatened species
Hungry bear facing death sentence after feasting on picnic table at B.C. park

Hungry bear facing death sentence after feasting on picnic table at B.C. park

Golden Ears Provincial Park under warning after unattended food left on table, hunt underway
Suspect accused of jumping B.C. border after robbery arrested in Washington

Suspect accused of jumping B.C. border after robbery arrested in Washington

Shawn Douglas Bergstrom drove through Peace Arch border crossing in South Surrey after alleged theft
'Where can we go?': Court evicts two owners of floating homes near Nelson

'Where can we go?': Court evicts two owners of floating homes near Nelson

"I sympathize," said judge, because the homes are not causing harm or obstruction
Court certifies B.C.'s lawsuit against firm alleged to have promoted opioid use

Court certifies B.C.'s lawsuit against firm alleged to have promoted opioid use

This decision follows court certifying a different lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors
B.C. school district eyes year-round schools to cope with 'space crunch'

B.C. school district eyes year-round schools to cope with 'space crunch'

With a lack of school space, tri-semester learning could add 30% more capacity to existing schools
1 still missing after vehicle crashes into Squamish River: RCMP

1 still missing after vehicle crashes into Squamish River: RCMP

3 people able to escape vehicle and get to safety; RCMP say water levels unsafe for recovery
Northwest B.C. craft brewery named best in Canada

Northwest B.C. craft brewery named best in Canada

The Smithers Brewing Company also took home a competition-high six medals across multiple individual categories