A stop-work order has been issued by the City of White Rock at the former Boathouse restaurant on Marine Drive. Built in 1990, the former Boathouse closed its doors at its waterfront White Rock location on Sept. 21, 2025, but on Wednesday (July 29), there were reportedly workers inside demolishing the interior of the former […]
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A unique community partnership has led to 64 new, affordable homes in Chilliwack. The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs announced on July 30 that Cedar Lá:lém is now open, at the corner of Spadina Avenue and Main Street. The affordable housing project was envisioned by the members of Cheam View United Church. The church,
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Okanagan Lake may be the deadliest lake in Canada, but for ultra-endurance athlete Nick Pelletier, it’s just another obstacle on the path to achieving your goals. Three years after conquering Okanagan Lake by swim, Pelletier was back in the water this week to take on the challenge in a kayak, only this time, he did
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As of Thursday morning, there are seven out-of-control wildfires burning in the Cariboo that are being tackled by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The most significant is the Pear Lake wildfire of note, which, as of the morning of July 30, is sized at 73,217 hectares. This fire between Highway 97 and Marble Range Park
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A swimmer pulled from Okanagan Lake at Kelowna’s Hot Sands Beach has died, marking the sixth drowning in 40 days. The BC Coroners Service confirmed the man’s death to Black Press Media on Thursday, July 30. On Wednesday, July 29 around 12:10 p.m., BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and the Kelowna RCMP were called to
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