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Penticton man sentenced to 5 years in jail for sexual interference of minor

WARNING: This article contains content which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. For mental health help and information, call 310-6789 (no area code) To see all the services and help available, visit bc211.ca. A Penticton man who tried to claim a single instance of mistaken identity has been sentenced to five […]

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Cowichan Tribes suit heads back to court as landowner aims to have case reopened

The ruling on whether the landmark Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title will be reopened for additional arguments could end up as a case of who knew what when. Montrose Properties wants to reopen the case, arguing that it is already being impacted financially despite being unaware of the looming consequences before the decision was released this

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Traffic alert: No Surrey-New West crossing for a week starting Feb. 6

Both the Pattullo and Stal̕əw̓asəm bridges will be closed for a week starting at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, meaning no direct connection for vehicles between Surrey and New Westminster. The B.C. government warned of the bridge closures weeks ago, and now an exact date is posted on the Pattullo Bridge Replacement website. Full closure

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VIDEO: Canadian Armed Forces Search and Rescue crews rescue fisher near Haida Gwaii

Crews from 19 Wing Comox responded to a medical emergency about 100 km south of Haida Gwaii on Jan 25. Canadian Armed Forces Search and Rescue crews dispatched from 19 Wing Comox on Vancouver Island attended the emergency on a CH-149 Cormorant, supported by a CC-295 Kingfisher. A crew member aboard a fishing vessel was

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Ridge Meadows RCMP volunteers point out suspected impaired driver

The Ridge Meadows RCMP are praising their police volunteers for identifying a suspected impaired driver. Police said a recent incident highlights the valuable support volunteers provide as an “extra set of eyes and ears in the community” for police. On Jan. 17, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police received a report of a three-vehicle collision on

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