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Courts strike down challenge against City of Victoria park sheltering ban

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner said she was disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision, upholding the City of Victoria’s authority to make bylaws that that restrict people from sheltering in city parks. In October 2024, Krystle Fox, Kimberly Scheu and Shea Smith filed a petition to the Supreme Court of B.C., saying the City of Victoria’s […]

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World Cup, heat wave could lead to record-setting electricity usage: BC Hydro

With a heat wave in the forecast coinciding with an influx of tourists amid World Cup could lead to record-breaking spring electricity usage. BC Hydro said Friday (June 12) that a heat wave was beginning Friday and would peak Sunday and Monday, with electricity levels expected to be the highest on Monday. Peak loads are

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Inaugural Fraser Valley Concert Band Fest to bring free music to Maple Ridge

Hundreds of concert band performers will be gathering in Memorial Peace Park on Sunday to perform a free concert. Around 200 performers will be taking part in the inaugural event called Fraser Valley Concert Band Fest. Maple Ridge Concert Band is hosting the festival, which will include the local band and three others from across

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Condolences pour in following death of longtime Salmon Arm Councillor Kevin Flynn

The flags at city hall were at half mast Friday following the sudden loss of Kevin Flynn. In a brief post shared via social media just before 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12, the city acknowledged the recent passing of the long-time city councillor “We honour Kevin’s remarkable life, his lasting contributions to the community

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Widow alleges negligence by Oliver motorsports track in West Kelowna man’s death

The widow of a West Kelowna man killed in a crash at Area 27 Motorsports Park in 2024 has filed a civil suit alleging negligence to maintaining safety for track users. Keri Roach was pregnant with their first child when her husband, Conor Roach, struck a barrier while driving on the track in Oliver on

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