News — Page 24
Internationally trained physicians can now apply directly for B.C. licences without provisional step
New licensing bylaws effective July 6 streamline the process for doctors from seven countries, potentially saving 12 to 24 months.
Special mediators appointed to resolve B.C. nurses' labour dispute with health employers
Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers have 10 days to help BCNU and HEABC reach a settlement in their ongoing contract negotiations.
B.C. Wildfire Service suspends air operations after drone spotted near Brunswick Creek fire
Airtanker and helicopter activity paused as an unauthorized drone operated near active firefighting efforts on Highway 1 between Boston...
The Templars headline sold-out punk show at Vancouver's Cobalt tonight
Long Island street punk legends return to the venue for the first time since October 2002, with five support acts on the bill.
Two killed, five wounded in shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival
Toronto police secured the scene after gunfire erupted Saturday evening near St. Clair and Arlington. No arrests announced yet.
BC nurses' union vows to continue strike despite new mediators appointed
The province appointed mediators Friday, but the BC Nurses' Union says meaningful progress is needed before job action ends.
Vancouver Bandits lose to Calgary Surge 95–80, road trip continues Saturday
Tevin Brown scored 21 points but the Bandits trailed for most of Thursday's game and finished with the second-lowest point total of the season.
Vancouver extends car-free Granville Street through Labour Day at $4.75M cost
City council greenlighted a seven-week extension of the FIFA World Cup pedestrian zone. The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement...
BC nurses pause Vancouver General Hospital picket as province appoints mediators
Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside appointed veteran mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers to help resolve the dispute between health...
West Vancouver man arrested in France faces extradition for drug trafficking and extortion
Garinder Singh Deo, described by police as a gang kingpin, was taken into custody Tuesday as part of the FBI's Operation Hardball...
Science World's FIFA Dome hosts After Dark summer party July 23 with cocktails and live music
Adults 19-plus can explore the outdoor and indoor science exhibits, catch live shows and local musicians, plus the FIFA soccer...
Vancouver Farmers Markets' Indigenous vendor program returns for second year with four businesses
Four Indigenous-owned vendors — Creations by Antee, The Ivory Kraken, Sabian's Arts and Crafts, and Salmon n' Bannock — join the...
