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Video links grow as rural health care shrinks

Video links grow as rural health care shrinks

Small communities have more than 400 doctor vacancies, with 'telehealth' and visiting specialists filling gaps
CANADA DAY QUIZ: How well do you know Canadian trivia?

CANADA DAY QUIZ: How well do you know Canadian trivia?

In honour of Canada's 149th birthday, we have compiled some Canadian trivia questions. How many can you answer?
Cross-Canada ride to encourage organ donation

Cross-Canada ride to encourage organ donation

Gift From Within aims to register 1,000 more registered donors and raise money for the Canadian Transplant Association
Talking stick tradition comes to B.C. legislature [with video]

Talking stick tradition comes to B.C. legislature [with video]

Totem symbolizes Coast Salish tradition of respectful listening, with little effect on ill-tempered debate in Victoria
B.C. hunting licences go online

B.C. hunting licences go online

Online option now available for licences, paper version of limited entry hunting applications phased out for 2017
'Bear jams' on B.C. highways bad for people, animals [with video]

'Bear jams' on B.C. highways bad for people, animals [with video]

Conservation officers have 300 bear conflict calls so far this month, with roadside bear viewing, feeding among problems
Seniors may miss out at tax time

Seniors may miss out at tax time

Guaranteed Income Supplement, rental assistance and discount bus pass depend on Canada Revenue Agency filing
Kootenay Fibre Arts Festival slated for April 10

Kootenay Fibre Arts Festival slated for April 10

Carmen Ditzler wants her first fibre festival to become an annual event.
Directory compares B.C. seniors' homes

Directory compares B.C. seniors' homes

Health and recreation services compiled for 292 publicly funded facilities, as well as 'serious adverse events'
Harvesting a Christmas tree on Crown land

Harvesting a Christmas tree on Crown land

Free use permits are available for most areas of the province, good for one tree in designated areas of provincial forest