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$5M earmarked to fight crime in B.C. downtowns 'pitiful,' critic says

$5M earmarked to fight crime in B.C. downtowns 'pitiful,' critic says

Surrey MLA Elenore Sturko, public safety critic, says $5M for an entire province is a 'pittance, woefully inadequate'
The gold rush is back: Blackwater Mine officially opens in northern B.C.

The gold rush is back: Blackwater Mine officially opens in northern B.C.

The company worked closely with six First Nations and has clean energy commitments in place
Peachland rental home not as promised, family of 5 left homeless

Peachland rental home not as promised, family of 5 left homeless

The family has been living in a friend's camper while searching for a new place
Fatal overdose sparks changes in B.C. supportive housing procedures

Fatal overdose sparks changes in B.C. supportive housing procedures

An internal review highlighted areas where improvements were needed
B.C. ostrich farm fined $20K as CFIA says cull going ahead

B.C. ostrich farm fined $20K as CFIA says cull going ahead

Universal Ostrich Farm was fined $20,000 by the government agency for failing to cooperate in response to an avian flu outbreak
Kelowna cancer survivor donates to help others

Kelowna cancer survivor donates to help others

Ron Roy credits treatment technology advances for helping him overcome prostate and lung cancer
Chilliwack egg farmer cycling across Canada with Terry Fox fundraising team

Chilliwack egg farmer cycling across Canada with Terry Fox fundraising team

Juschka Clarke honouring mother who died of cancer; 1 of 8 cyclists on National Ride of Hope team
Late B.C. hockey enforcer wanted to start mental health charity game

Late B.C. hockey enforcer wanted to start mental health charity game

Knowing he'd suffered from serious head injuries, Trent Dorais wanted to raise funds and awareness about mental health through hockey. His friend Colton Sparrow is determined to make that happen following his death
Kelowna doctors warn of 'unsafe' maternity, gynecological care due to staff shortage

Kelowna doctors warn of 'unsafe' maternity, gynecological care due to staff shortage

Interior Health says Kelowna obstetricians will see up to 40 more deliveries each month due to the shortage
Penticton senior attacked while cleaning up near homeless encampment

Penticton senior attacked while cleaning up near homeless encampment

This story was originally published as part of the Local Journalism Initiative