Victoria based clinical counsellor Christa Martel was driving to Montreal when her long-time friend called her to talk about a crisis she was experiencing. By the time she finished the three hour phone conversation, she was exhausted and alarmed. She didn’t mind helping a friend and directing them towards the necessary therapy, but she wondered […]
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On top of losing its entire herd of more than 300, Universal Ostrich Farms was issued three violations by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Edgewood farm has challenged the Health of Animals violations, two of which each come with a $10,000 penalty. It has been successful in one. The first came in December
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There was no quit in these soldiers from northern Alberta. The Edmonton KC Lancers rallied three times from two-goal deficits to defeat the hometown tournament hosts, the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs, 5-4 in overtime in the opening game of the 53rd Vernon Coca Cola Classic Pee Wee Hockey Tournament Thursday, Feb. 12, at Kal Tire
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The B.C. legislature was far quieter than normal as the session opened in the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the usual pomp and celebration that accompanies the delivery of the throne speech was cancelled in favour of a more sombre presentation. Instead of the normal speech outlining the government’s legislative priorities
The City of Maple Ridge has joined the government of B.C. in marking a day of mourning for the victims of the mass shooting in the northern town of Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10. The province has declared Thursday, Feb. 12 a province-wide day of mourning following the tragic events. Eight people, six between the
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