The Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) have plenty of fans among elders and members of the Okanagan Indian Band. Chief Dan Wilson tells the story of visiting his grandmother Sophie Wilson’s home when a Canucks game was on TV, and he’d get shushed by grandma if he had the audacity to chat […]
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There’s a busy long weekend ahead, and the City of Maple Ridge has some tips for residents visiting natural places to ensure it’s a memorable one. Maple Ridge parks are some of the most loved spaces in the community. They are places to swim, hike, gather, play, picnic, connect with nature and spend time with
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The union representing WestJet’s cabin crew staff issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, just ahead of the B.C. Day long weekend. Negotiations continued July 31, however, if an agreement is not reached job action could start as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, impacting travel plans on the holiday Monday. The cabin crew staff
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U.S. President Donald Trump is causing a stink in Sooke. A portrait of the polarizing political figure has become one of the biggest talking points at this year’s Sooke Fine Arts Show – not only because of its subject, but also the unconventional medium used to create it. Its name, “The Don of Dung,” offers
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Victor Cumming made his position clear. “As mayor of Vernon, I can’t risk Kal Lake. I cannot vote for things that put Kal Lake water at further risk at this time,” Cumming said Wednesday, July 29, appearing by video in a special meeting between local officials tasked with getting the most out of a relative
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