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Truck runs over, drags, occupied tent at B.C. homeless encampment overnight
September 26, 2022
castanet.net – The truck driver who drove over a tent and seriously injured a man at Kelowna’s Rail Tail homeless encampment overnight was intoxicated, according to RCMP. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1574131389364068352
Shooting in Surrey sends one to hospital
piquenewsmagazine.com – SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP are investigating a shooting that sent one man to hospital. Police were called to Surrey’s Guilford neighbourhood about 12 a.m. Sunday for a report of gunshots. When office… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1573990713792102401
Rebecca Barley seeking fifth term as school board trustee
piquenewsmagazine.com – Rebecca Barley will seek a fifth term as a Sea to Sky School District trustee in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District’s Area C. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1571965869059620870
One million British Columbians waiting for a specialist, says doctors' group
vancouverisawesome.com – The Consultant Specialists of B.C. writes open letter to Health Minister Adrian Dix calling for solutions to specialist care waitlists Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1573034660778631169
Near 100-year-old Hart Hotel getting a dose of CPR
piquenewsmagazine.com – Hart Hotel 100 years Pouce Coupe Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1574025690923634690
Laser procedure offered in Victoria a breakthrough in acne treatment: dermatologist
timescolonist.com – Hamilton Cosmetic Dermatology in Victoria is the first in Canada to use the device commercially since Health Canada approval Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1572918656589533186
Jack Knox: A fundraiser, yes, but Tour de Rock is also a human story
timescolonist.com – The Tour de Rock journey begins this weekend with cyclists riding the length of Vancouver Island Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1574116290243051523
Here's everything you need to know about voting in B.C.'s municipal election
piquenewsmagazine.com – In just a few weeks B.C. residents will head to the poll and cast their ballot for the 2022 municipal election. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1573764723522342919
HIV spike among B.C. drug users associated with COVID-19 lockdown, research says
piquenewsmagazine.com – VANCOUVER — A new study says reduced access to HIV services during early COVID-19 lockdowns in British Columbia was associated with a “sharp increase” in HIV transmission among some drug users. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1573628341160230913
Gardener's 'innocent obsession' becomes Fernwood's 300-pound pumpkin
timescolonist.com – A decade ago, Carmen Spagnola started growing small sugar pumpkins for pies. Today, she’s grown a 300lbs or 136kg specimen of a pumpkin. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1574086089760989190
First B.C. couple married by Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
piquenewsmagazine.com – Christina Lake, B.C. couple exchanges Pastafarian Church of Flying Spaghetti Monster wedding vows clad in pirate hats as noodles draped over hands Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1573130303329148929
Cops for Cancer’s Tour de Coast rolls through Whistler this weekend
piquenewsmagazine.com – The annual 800-km ride and fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society will see police and first responders make a stop at Whistler Olympic Plaza Sept. 24. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1573380689566760960
B.C. residents denied dismissal of massive alleged stock fraud case in Boston court
vancouverisawesome.com – U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to proceed with fraud case against B.C. residents, judge rules Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1573779822693711880
B.C. Aviation Museum lands both a retired air tanker and its long-time pilot
timescolonist.com – The twin-engine turbo prop plane, a pioneer in early air-passenger travel and water tanker fighting forest fires, arrived at the B.C. Aviation Museum. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1574146505946054659
B.C. 'TERF' nurse faces hearing over alleged transgender discrimination
vancouverisawesome.com – Vancouver-area nurse Amy Hamm is accused of making derogatory remarks about transgender people on social media while holding herself out to be a nurse Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1572420867002617858