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B.C. doctors group sounds alarm over growing specialist wait times

Health Emily Joveski -
A new survey by Doctors of B.C. and Consultant Specialists of B.C. suggests specialist wait-lists in the province grew by 10 per cent over the past year, with most specialists reporting longer delays and warning the system lacks enough physicians to meet rising demand.

Sweeping changes to healthcare oversight take effect in B.C.

Health Emily Joveski -
A major overhaul of how health professionals are regulated in British Columbia took effect Wednesday.

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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