The West Coast Express Santa Train is running again this year, giving riders a trip into Vancouver for a day of holiday shopping and activities, while creating more Christmas cheer in the communities it serves. “The West Coast Express Santa Train is back for its 30th year!” said a TransLink spokesperson. “The Santa Train will
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A grizzly bear attack has injured three children and one adult, says BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS). Around 1:35 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20., BCCOS and Bella Coola RCMP responded to reports of a bear attack at an area called the Old Trail, close to 4 Mile. The victims were part of a school group
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The B.C. Wildlife Federation says human-bear conflict continues to worsen following the provincial government decision to end the grizzly bear hunt, citing recent incidents in B.C. and Alberta Near Cranbrook, local resident Joe Pendry died from injuries sustained after fighting off a grizzly bear while elk hunting in October. In Alberta, a man hiking near
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The Vancouver Goldeneyes have named Manitoba native, Ashton Bell, as their captain on Friday (Nov. 21). “It was an honour to select this group to represent our team,” said Goldeneyes General Manager Cara Gardner Morey. “Ashton will be the first captain in team history, and I can’t think of a better person to fill this
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A new facility to expand local education and training programs aligned to aerospace industry needs is coming to Kelowna, to the tune of $22 million. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, The BPL Legacy Association (the owners of the KF Centre for Excellence) announced a joint initiative with Okanagan College (OC) that will see a new $22
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