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Federal regulator approves expanded Kitimat LNG gas export licence

An application from Chevron Canada for a 40-year licence to export natural gas from the proposed Kitimat LNG project has been approved despite environmental opposition, says the Canada Energy Regulator.
B.C. to eliminate Medical Services Plan premiums Jan. 1

British Columbians will ring in the new year by joining all Canadians in not paying monthly rates for health care.
Victoria, Vancouver calling on federal government to uphold carbon tax legislation

The Supreme Court of Canada has accepted the joint applications of Vancouver, Victoria, Squamish, Nelson, Richmond, and Rossland as interveners in the federal government's carbon pricing case.
Students will 'hear the roar' of John Lennon's limo as historic Rolls-Royce rides again

John Lennon's historic Rolls Royce limousine has hit the road in Victoria.
Drug deaths down but coroner says thousands still overdosing in B.C.

The number of illicit drug overdose deaths has dropped in British Columbia, but the coroners' service says users need to remain cautious about an unpredictable and toxic drug supply.
Schools in Courtenay, Campbell River to join provincial gang-violence program

Two Vancouver Island cities will be added to a gang- and gun-violence prevention program under new provincial funding.
Parksville woman finds forgotten medical device inside her body after emergency C-section

A Parksville woman made a disturbing discovery last summer when she found that a medical device had been left inside her body after an emergency caesarean delivery.
Camosun and VIU partner for new women in trades program

A new partnership has been formed between Camosun College and Vancouver Island University (VIU) to encourage women on Vancouver Island women to enter the trades.
Church of Atheism denied charitable status as court finds it isn't a religion

A federal court has ruled that the so-called Church of Atheism is not a church at all, and can't be treated like one for tax purposes.
'One big storm can change everything': Lack of snow delays opening day at Mount Washington

Skiers and snowboarders on Vancouver Island will have to wait a bit longer to get their first turns in this season.