‘Isn’t just my job, it’s my calling’: Kelowna RCMP welcome 1st auxiliary grads in B.C.

The first set of auxiliary officers in British Columbia has graduated in Kelowna. After months of training, a group of 14 RCMP auxiliary volunteers graduated from their Tier 1 training on Tuesday night, Mar. 10. This means the group is set to start volunteering later this month. According to the Kelowna RCMP, “Tier 1 Auxiliary […]

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Maple Ridge musician tells tale of Whonnock pirate in latest release

A Maple Ridge songsmith has added to his collection of “songumentaries’ telling the history of B.C., with a song about a New York pirate captured in Whonnock. Bruce Coughlan’s latest song “The Pirate Bold Kirkconnell” tells the story of Colonel Edward Shannon Kirkconnell, who was a farmer in Whonnock when he was eventually captured by

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Vancouver Goldeneyes fight back, but Boston Fleet win in OT

Vancouver Goldeneye’s forward Hannah Miller tied the game late in the third period, sending it to overtime, but less than a minute into extra time, Boston Fleet’s Shay Maloney scored, defeating Vancouver 2-1. The Goldeneyes hosted the Fleet at the Pacific Coliseum Tuesday night (March 10) in front of a crowd of 9,731. Vancouver’s goaltender

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Still snow potential through Wednesday for Lower Mainland

Environment Canada is cautioning that there is still the potential for snow throughout the Lower Mainland. A special weather statement from the federal agency notes snow is possible throughout the day Wednesday (March 11) as well as Wednesday evening, mainly over higher terrain and inland areas, due to a Pacific storm that will make landfall

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