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Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside making an announcement on complex care housing in Kelowna on April 15, 2024. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

240 new complex care units to be built across B.C.

20 of the units will be built on Pacific Ave in Kelowna

  • Apr 15, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside making an announcement on complex care housing in Kelowna on April 15, 2024. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Lisa Rauch, 43, died after a standoff with police that ended up with anti-riot ammunition being deployed. (Photo Courtesy Rauch Family)

Hearing begins to review Victoria police officer’s actions in woman’s death

Lisa Rauch died after being hit in the back of the head by ammunition intended to be non-lethal

  • Apr 15, 2024
Lisa Rauch, 43, died after a standoff with police that ended up with anti-riot ammunition being deployed. (Photo Courtesy Rauch Family)
A first-half goal by Vancouver FC’s Moses Dyer tied the game against Valour FC at Langley’s Willoughby Community Park on Sunday, April 14. VFC went on to win their season opener 4-1, setting a new club record of four goals in a single game. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A win sets a club record for Vancouver FC at home opener

‘Life is like grapes’ pleased coach says

  • Apr 15, 2024
A first-half goal by Vancouver FC’s Moses Dyer tied the game against Valour FC at Langley’s Willoughby Community Park on Sunday, April 14. VFC went on to win their season opener 4-1, setting a new club record of four goals in a single game. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Angela Mason of Amala Vacation Rental Solutions Ltd. in the ‘Air Lobby’ storefront her business operates on Pandora Avenue. Amala may not be able to continue most of its operations when the new short-term rental regulations come into force. (Mark Page/News Staff)

Victoria business petitions to stop B.C.’s incoming short-term rental law

New regulations would effectively end the businesses ability to operate

  • Apr 14, 2024
Angela Mason of Amala Vacation Rental Solutions Ltd. in the ‘Air Lobby’ storefront her business operates on Pandora Avenue. Amala may not be able to continue most of its operations when the new short-term rental regulations come into force. (Mark Page/News Staff)
Sue Pazder shares a photo of her son James, who took his own life in February, nine days after being released from the hospital against the recommendation of the family. (Mark Page/News Staff)

B.C. mom didn’t want mentally ill son discharged, 9 days later he died

Son dealt with severe mental health and addiction issues for a decade, couldn’t get the care he needed

  • Apr 12, 2024
Sue Pazder shares a photo of her son James, who took his own life in February, nine days after being released from the hospital against the recommendation of the family. (Mark Page/News Staff)
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is honouring Brian Stanley (bottom right) and his spouse Penny Jones (second from left), seen here with their four children and two grandchildren, at this year’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Prince George on Sunday, May 26. Photo courtesy Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Prince George couple shares their dementia journey to help reduce stigma

Key Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser in communities across B.C. on May 26

  • Apr 12, 2024
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is honouring Brian Stanley (bottom right) and his spouse Penny Jones (second from left), seen here with their four children and two grandchildren, at this year’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Prince George on Sunday, May 26. Photo courtesy Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Jack Sandor speaking on the renter rebate at Saanich Municipal Hall. He is happy to be able to claim the rebate, but says it isn’t a substitute to changes need to solve systemic issues in the rental market. (Mark Page/News Staff)

Renters rebate ripe for the picking for qualifying British Columbians

The $400-rebate is just one of several notable changes this tax season

  • Apr 11, 2024
Jack Sandor speaking on the renter rebate at Saanich Municipal Hall. He is happy to be able to claim the rebate, but says it isn’t a substitute to changes need to solve systemic issues in the rental market. (Mark Page/News Staff)
Defending League1 BC men’s champs the Victoria Highlanders are folding both men’s and women’s teams. The team was supposed to face runners up, Richmond’s TSS FC Rovers to open the league season. This was the scene from the two teams meeting last year. (Photo Courtesy Victoria Highlanders)

Victoria Highlanders fold League1 BC teams just as season approaches

League1 BC sold in December, Highlanders couldn’t reach agreeable terms with new owners

  • Apr 10, 2024
Defending League1 BC men’s champs the Victoria Highlanders are folding both men’s and women’s teams. The team was supposed to face runners up, Richmond’s TSS FC Rovers to open the league season. This was the scene from the two teams meeting last year. (Photo Courtesy Victoria Highlanders)
Panelists at the third annual First Nations Justice Council forum discuss the launch of the Indigenous Women Justice Panel with 507 attendees present at the conference in Vancouver on April 8. (Alexandra Mehl photo)

‘Still at the margins’: Roadmap for justice for B.C. Indigenous women unveiled

Indigenous women remain far more likely to be jailed or murdered than national average

  • Apr 9, 2024
Panelists at the third annual First Nations Justice Council forum discuss the launch of the Indigenous Women Justice Panel with 507 attendees present at the conference in Vancouver on April 8. (Alexandra Mehl photo)
A scene from the documentary, “Tea Creek”, about Jacob Beaton’s initiative toward Indigenous-centric agriculture sovereignty, is shot last year in Kitwanga, B.C. (Ryan Dickie)

Reclaiming sovereignty: Northwest B.C. Indigenous food project focus of film

Documentary ‘Tea Creek’ to premier in May at Vancouver ‘s Doxa Film Festival

  • Apr 9, 2024
A scene from the documentary, “Tea Creek”, about Jacob Beaton’s initiative toward Indigenous-centric agriculture sovereignty, is shot last year in Kitwanga, B.C. (Ryan Dickie)
The University of BC Okanagan downtown Kelowna campus construction. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

Construction resumes on UBCO’s downtown Kelowna campus, despite evacuations

Construction has resulted in four neighbouring properties being evacuated

  • Apr 9, 2024
The University of BC Okanagan downtown Kelowna campus construction. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Fiat estimates a zero-to-60-mph (96-km/h) time of 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h for the 1,350-kilometre 500e. Estimated maximum range is 238 kilometres. PHOTO: FIAT

FIRST LOOK: 2024 Fiat 500e

Fiat’s urban runabout is short on size but strong on EV value

  • Apr 8, 2024
Fiat estimates a zero-to-60-mph (96-km/h) time of 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h for the 1,350-kilometre 500e. Estimated maximum range is 238 kilometres. PHOTO: FIAT
Monique Saebels (left) and Megan Beckmann, residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place, share a moment during an interview with Black Press after being evacuated from their low-income apartments. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)

‘Hotel living isn’t fun’: Evacuated Kelowna residents want answers from city, UBCO

Large cracks in the Hadgraft Wilson Place building led to an evacuation

  • Apr 8, 2024
Monique Saebels (left) and Megan Beckmann, residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place, share a moment during an interview with Black Press after being evacuated from their low-income apartments. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)
Matilda Atleo, an Indigenous educator in diabetes for the First Nations Health Authority, shares diabetes information with attendees at Ahousaht’s Food Sovereignty Event in late March. (Alexandra Mehl photo)

High rates of Indigenous diabetes spark push for better B.C. services

On-reserve rates of diabetes are considerably higher than the national rate

  • Apr 8, 2024
Matilda Atleo, an Indigenous educator in diabetes for the First Nations Health Authority, shares diabetes information with attendees at Ahousaht’s Food Sovereignty Event in late March. (Alexandra Mehl photo)
The home screen for the trailer for Stand Up Eight - The True Crime Podcast by Lenore Rattray. (youtube still)

3 decades after being held captive in the woods, B.C. woman shares story

Lenore Rattray shares the 8 days she spent held captive by a wanted murderer via podcast

  • Apr 8, 2024
The home screen for the trailer for Stand Up Eight - The True Crime Podcast by Lenore Rattray. (youtube still)
Victoria was 18 and going to university in Lviv when Russia invaded Ukraine. She was able to escape through Poland and make her way to British Columbia, where Foundry has offered many essential supports. Photo courtesy FoundryBC

Foundry charts pathways to a brighter future for youth from all walks of life

Foundry offers free, confidential wellness supports for youth ages 12 to 24 across B.C.

  • Apr 8, 2024
Victoria was 18 and going to university in Lviv when Russia invaded Ukraine. She was able to escape through Poland and make her way to British Columbia, where Foundry has offered many essential supports. Photo courtesy FoundryBC
B.C. Premier David Eby announces new protections for renters in a Victoria park on April 2, 2024. (Mark Page/News Staff)

New B.C. renter protections fulfill much of tenant advocate’s wish list

Changes include ban on landlord’s personal use evictions for larger apartment buildings

  • Apr 5, 2024
B.C. Premier David Eby announces new protections for renters in a Victoria park on April 2, 2024. (Mark Page/News Staff)
B.C. Premier David Eby with North Island MLA Michele Babchuk in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Eby talks wildfires, forestry and how Indigenous deal can be a B.C. template

Premier in Campbell River to sign agreement to manage timber in the North Island

  • Apr 5, 2024
B.C. Premier David Eby with North Island MLA Michele Babchuk in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Langley RCMP Cpl. Zynal Sharoom spoke at a Friday, April 5, 2024, press conference about the missing child. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

Search for missing baby Tyler continues for second day in Langley

The Amber Alert remains in effect for the three-month-old

  • Apr 5, 2024
Langley RCMP Cpl. Zynal Sharoom spoke at a Friday, April 5, 2024, press conference about the missing child. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)
Hadgraft Wilson Place in Kelowna. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

Awaiting answers after Kelowna affordable housing evacuated

UBCO downtown construction causing ground shifting, safety concerns at low-income housing

  • Apr 3, 2024
Hadgraft Wilson Place in Kelowna. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)