The Government of Canada has gone to the courts to try and oust the Penticton Shooting Range from its current location. The range, operated by the Penticton Shooting Sports Association (PSSA), leases the land from the Summerland Research Centre, which itself is part of Agriculture Canada. Agriculture Canada, in 2022, did a review of its […]
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Sooke resident Adam John Steenbergen sat hunched over in the prisoner’s dock, looking at the ground as he awaited sentencing for the killing of his friend, a father of two, after the duo tested a bulletproof vest. Earlier this year, Steenbergen pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the March 12, 2023, death of 42-year-old Michael Leier,
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With roots dating back to 1998, when Tour de Rock first spawned from the Cops for Cancer cycling fundraiser, it’s no surprise recent riders remember school visits. “I vividly remember the riders coming in and doing a circle of the parking lot,” said Victoria News reporter Tony Trozzo. It started as a fun time –
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The Union of B.C. Municipalities and several business organizations say they are refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements related to changes to B.C.’s Heritage Conservation Act, saying the province is continuing to move forward on the legislation despite concerns. But Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says he’s willing to push it back past the fall session to
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The City of Maple Ridge’s community building Rock the Block parties are back, starting today (Friday, May 8). The city invites neighbours to connect at the free family friendly block parties that feature live music, food trucks, games, and activities close to home. The series kicks off today at Pazarena Park (11270 Pazarena Pl.), continues
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