CBC News Online - British Columbia Digest - 2015-02-12

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Private schools boosted by B.C. teachers' strike Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:53:33 EST Private schools across B.C. have seen a jump in enrolment since last year's teacher's strike. Read More Arsonist who killed 2 children in custody after escape Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:51:10 EST A convicted arsonist who was responsible for the deaths of two Calgary children has been arrested again after escaping from custody in B.C. Read More B.C. woman who lost son to lethal drug launches new bereavement group Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:45:06 EST Jennifer Woodside has launched the first Canadian chapter of Grief Recovery After Substance Passing, to help people grieve for loved ones who died after taking drugs. Read More Teen drivers oppose graduated licensing, despite close calls Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:16:09 EST Despite close calls, some B.C. teens aren't thrilled about graduated licensing for drivers' permits. Read More Pickup truck driver sought in Abbotsford hit-and-run that killed cyclist Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:21:04 EST The hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a cyclist in Abbotsford, B.C. last month has not yet been identified, and police are looking for the public's help. Read More More Headlines Small town theatre bans Fifty Shades of Grey Plastics dumped in world's oceans estimated at 8M tonnes annually New images of suspect sought in 150 tire slashings Child-killer Allan Schoenborn before review board today Shorts or skirt? Women's field hockey player threatened with suspension for fashion choice Canada health report card ranks B.C. 1st, Nunavut last Why Walmart hit the bull's-eye Target missed: Don Pittis Suspect in dog-stabbing dies in Chilliwack police custody Accused in B.C. legislature bomb plot case wanted 'jihad' Wines from Argentina: malbec and more