http://ca.news.yahoo.com/localnews/9861/Kelowna+BC Yahoo! Canada Local News - Kelowna, BC Workers facing layoffs in three B.C. long-term care homes were spared yesterday after the company that owns the facilities reached an agreement with the Hospital Employees' Union. http://www.timescolonist.com/Layoffs+Beacon+Hill+Villa+averted/2259815/story.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:03:39 +0000 H1N1 shots are now available to anyone. http://www.timescolonist.com/Island+shot+clinic+locations/2259814/story.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:03:30 +0000 Firearms, drugs, a sheriff's uniform shirt and a B.C. Corrections jacket were among items recovered by the Regional Crime Unit last week in two separate investigations that spanned the capital region. http://www.timescolonist.com/enforcement+apparel+recovered/2259817/story.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:03:19 +0000 others also read... There are tests for everything nowadays - driving tests, swimming tests, eye tests, first aid tests. You name it there is a test for it. On Friday Nov. 13 and Saturday Nov. 14, there was a B.C. Teachers’ Federation Conference held in Richmond at the Delta Airport Hotel . http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/72019892.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:09:59 +0000 A violent storm in Hecate Strait early Monday forced BC Ferries to turn a Skidegate-bound vessel back and return to Prince Rupert. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=a0e62965-4a7d-4345-bd9e-764e1d59f307&k=27582 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:42:16 +0000 Vancouver restaurant owners will no longer face a strict limit on how much alcohol they can sell, city Coun. Heather Deal said Monday. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=5264d6d2-59c4-468a-ad80-61b765f6edc0&k=92427 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:42:06 +0000 Paige Cooper, Isabella Bardua and Jared and Elizabeth Hughes are too young to remember public skating at the open-air arena at Robson Square in downtown Vancouver. For nearly a decade the oval underneath Robson Street has gathered leaves in the fall, and dust the rest of the year. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=05ddeae1-284d-45e5-b56e-149b9ce4ff55&k=85283 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:29:27 +0000 When the B.C. Court of Appeal tossed out the complaint from the female ski jumpers last week, it also clarified who actually calls the shots regarding both the 2010 Winter Games and the Olympic movement. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=4f201209-94a8-422e-ad75-270cb7c581b5&k=99674 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:29:17 +0000 Abbotsford council approved a plan Monday night for a Canuck Place children's hospice in Abbotsford that would eliminate the long trip to Vancouver's facility for hundreds of sick children and their families. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=d057d7d5-6f69-48fd-92eb-ebbcbb9957c1&k=808 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:29:07 +0000 others also read... A study prepared for the Tsilhqot’in National Government says Taseko Mines Ltd. underestimated the potential risk of the proposed Prosperity mine to surrounding lakes and rivers. http://www.bclocalnews.com/business/70446312.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:34 +0000 Olympic rental scam traced to U.S. Surrey North Delta Leader • Nov-23-2009 A 52-year-old woman from Lakewood, Colorado has been arrested for invo… more http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/?period=W&mpStartDate=11-17-2009&c=y.rss&stories=true Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:25 +0000 The B.C. government said yesterday that it’s willing to talk to flood-stricken homeowners on Vancouver Island who fall outside the scope of emergency disaster assistance. http://www.timescolonist.com/Minister+hints+flexibility+flood+compensation/2254334/story.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:18:22 +0000 A single-vehicle accident played havoc Monday afternoon with northbound traffic on the Pat Bay Highway. http://www.timescolonist.com/Crash+snarls+traffic+Highway/2257684/story.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:48:20 +0000 Superintendent Lynn Hauptman addresses the crowd as trustees Tina Last, Russell Wiens and Bart Kuntz look on. others also read... http://www.bclocalnews.com/breaking_news/72191322.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:25:19 +0000 A man has been killed in an apparent hit-and-run incident near 200th Street and 59th Avenue in Langley, B.C. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/11/23/bc-pedestrian-hit-run-langley.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:49:20 +0000 others also read... Housing, education, food security, and the economy and employment are the top areas of concern expressed by Lake Cowichan residents who attended a town hall meeting on November 16. http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/72007647.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:10:09 +0000 Critics have long questioned whether the Northern Adventure ferry is suitable for the stormy waters off B.C.'s north coast, and Monday's aborted voyage, which saw the vessel return to shore because of high winds, is bound to add to the controversy. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/11/23/bc-northern-adventure-controversy.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:19:21 +0000 It was a productive weekend for a robber targeting vernon businesses as his crime spree grows to nine. Win Tickets! http://www.chbcnews.ca/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18488 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:14:30 +0000 He has the legal right to smoke marijuana so why was the seriously ill Okanagan man arrested and put in jail? Win Tickets! http://www.chbcnews.ca/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18489 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:14:19 +0000 Midwives in B.C. are raising the alarm about a potential slowdown in the province's only registered midwife training program. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/11/23/bc-ubc-midwives-funding-review.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:04:20 +0000 Their own homes could cause them to suffer serious accidents but there's a new safety program to help out. Win Tickets! http://www.chbcnews.ca/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18486 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:59:07 +0000 It helps hundreds of needy people every week, and the number is growing, but the facility's future is in doubt. Win Tickets! http://www.chbcnews.ca/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18487 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:58:57 +0000 U.S. government safety regulators are recalling more than 2.1 million drop-side cribs made by B.C.-based Stork Craft Manufacturing, the biggest crib recall in U.S. history. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/11/23/crib-recall023.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:34:20 +0000 others also read... The city is setting out to recoup the costs of battling three arsons at two derelict buildings in the downtown core on Sunday. Firefighters fought three suspicious fires in a 12-hour period at two separate boarded-up buildings, said fire prevention officer Capt. Steve Oldroyd. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/abbynews/news/71958487.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:30:24 +0000 others also read... Abbotsford taxpayers are not alone in potentially having to cover financial losses expected at the new spectator arena. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/abbynews/news/71961832.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:30:14 +0000 Ensuring an adequate water supply for local residents is a priority in coming years. others also read... http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/abbynews/news/71961062.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:30:13 +0000 others also read... The trial of a father and son charged with the first-degree murder of a runaway teenage girl from Abbotsford is expected to start next Monday. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/abbynews/news/71956797.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:29:08 +0000 Darielle Goosen, Shanelle Siemens and Karissa Chutskoff wore wild hairdos at Abbotsford Collegiate’s High Art hair design show Friday at the Abbey Arts Centre. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/abbynews/news/71954032.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:28:58 +0000 others also read... It might not look like much from the outside, but the new academic building for the Justice Institute of B.C. at Chilliwack’s Canada Education Park represents a toehold at the park that the JIBC plans to grow into a major instructional footprint. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/theprogress/news/71878862.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:25:51 +0000 The outdoor skating rink at Robson Square in the heart of downtown Vancouver has been reopened for the first time in nearly 10 years. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/11/23/bc-robson-square-skating-rink.html?ref=rss Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:34:20 +0000 others also read... Health authorities are considering contracting out more laundry and food services at Lower Mainland hospitals to save money. Fraser Health officials say they're in exploratory talks with affected unions but no decisions have yet been made. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/71643932.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30:09 +0000 Larry Gilmour, 55, unsuccessfully panhandles former federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion in downtown Victoria, where Dion attended a meeting on homelessness in November 2007. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/ahobserver/news/71095732.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:57 +0000 Larry Gilmour, 55, unsuccessfully panhandles former federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion in downtown Victoria, where Dion attended a meeting on homelessness in November 2007. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/theprogress/news/71095732.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:58:50 +0000 Larry Gilmour, 55, unsuccessfully panhandles former federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion in downtown Victoria, where Dion attended a meeting on homelessness in November 2007. http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/100milefreepress/news/71095732.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:53:26 +0000 Larry Gilmour, 55, unsuccessfully panhandles former federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion in downtown Victoria, where Dion attended a meeting on homelessness in November 2007. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/71095732.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:48:00 +0000 In part two of her series, April Lawrence reports on two of B.C.'s most troubled teens and the help they're receiving. Win Tickets! http://www.chbcnews.ca/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18482 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:14:27 +0000 Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Chuck Strahl and Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner braved the rain and the rushing waters of Silver Creek today to formally announce three infrastructure projects in the Hope and Fraser Canyon region. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/70667757.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:18:00 +0000 A Chilliwack man died accidentally two years ago due to brain damage caused by the lack of oxygen and due to the rapid breakdown of muscle tissue that led to massive organ failure, BC Coroner Vince Stancato ruled late Thursday. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/theprogress/news/70664372.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:38 +0000 Austin Hudson, 5, receives his H1N1 flu shot on Thursday afternoon in Agassiz. While the H1N1 clinic was planned long in advance, public health workers were just informed Thursday morning that the vaccine would be available to everyone over the age of six months. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/ahobserver/news/H1N1_clinics_now_open_to_all.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:53 +0000 Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone spoke to Metro Vancouver business and civic leaders Thursday. Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone says the controversial congestion charge he forced on his city's motorists was a winning strategy to beat gridlock, but one that might be difficult to replicate here. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/70637742.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:55 +0000 Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone spoke to Metro Vancouver business and civic leaders Thursday. Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone says the controversial congestion charge he forced on his city's motorists was a winning strategy to beat gridlock, but one that might be difficult to replicate here. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/ahobserver/news/70637742.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:15:57 +0000 Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone spoke to Metro Vancouver business and civic leaders Thursday. Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone says the controversial congestion charge he forced on his city's motorists was a winning strategy to beat gridlock, but one that might be difficult to replicate here. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/theprogress/news/70637742.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:46 +0000 A local man and woman were charged with five counts each of break and enter this week in connection with a series of residential and business B&Es in Chilliwack. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/theprogress/news/70635847.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:58:36 +0000 others also read... Paramedics aren't pleased about the recent legislation that's ended their "working strike," says Agassiz's Paramedic Chief Larry Kennedy. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/ahobserver/news/70573902.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:16:14 +0000 others also read... Striker's corner was the site of another accident over the weekend. But in this incident, police say, no one was seriously injured. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/ahobserver/news/70573312.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:02:47 +0000 VICTORIA – All B.C. residents are now eligible for the H1N1 influenza vaccine, and the provincial health officer is hoping that available supplies available around the province are used up as soon as possible. http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/100milefreepress/news/70552722.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:23:17 +0000 VICTORIA – All B.C. residents are now eligible for the H1N1 influenza vaccine, and the provincial health officer is hoping that available supplies available around the province are used up as soon as possible. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/70552722.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:18:03 +0000 Finance Minister Colin Hansen has extended an extra break for new homes from next year's harmonized sales tax. VICTORIA – The B.C. government is giving a bigger break to new home buyers in the latest move to ease the impact of next year's harmonized sales tax. http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/100milefreepress/news/70527532.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:08:17 +0000 Construction of headpond for Fitzsimmons Creek hydro project on Blackcomb Mountain, 2008. That project will soon be in service and BC Hydro is planning a large expansion of run-of-river and wind power around the province. http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/100milefreepress/news/70409317.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:23:26 +0000 Local area clinics announced for this week http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/100milefreepress/news/70332877.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:53:17 +0000 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:03:39 +0000