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B.C.’s Pattullo Bridge replacement project makes its ‘by Christmas’ opening, kind of

Just one of four lanes will open on the new Stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge on Wednesday (Dec. 24), keeping a B.C. government promise to have vehicles use the Pattullo Bridge replacement by Christmas but falling short of what some might consider an “open” bridge. More work and time is needed to fully open the Surrey-New Westminster connector, […]

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B.C. cities top list of Canada’s most pampered pets, survey finds

At a damp September fundraiser for CARES (Canadian Animal Rescue and Extended Shelter) in Langley’s Derby Reach Regional Park, Cordelia, a one-year-old calico cat, was perfectly dry in a modified stroller with a transparent polycarbonate cover created by her human. Her owner, Christopher McDonald, said it was better than using a leash. “Walking a cat’s

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Advocates worry about increased B.C. risk of domestic violence over the holidays

As families prepare to gather for the holidays, advocates are raising concerns about a troubling seasonal pattern on Vancouver Island. Advocates say there is an increase in family violence, particularly violence against women, driven by heightened stress and pressure during this time of the year. Although this season is commonly portrayed as joyful, for some

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Speeding driver barks up wrong tree with excuse during B.C. enforcement night

Almost 200 impaired drivers were caught in this year’s Light Up the Province impaired driving enforcement night, and officers heard some crazy excuses, including one from a driver who was barking up the wrong tree. While 200 impaired drivers in one night is still too many people choosing to drive while impaired, it’s slightly less

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