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‘I’ve lost all trust’: Kelowna mother pleads with BC Transplant for her life

Kelowna mother Lyndsay Richholt was told in March that she has approximately six months to live, her fate now resting on communication from BC Transplant. When Conservative MLA for Kelowna Centre, Kristina Loewen, heard of Richholt’s plight, she immediately called on the NDP government for immediate reform within BC Transplant. Richholt was diagnosed with autoimmune […]

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3 recognized by RCMP for efforts following drowning at Maple Ridge lake

Three youth were recognized by the Ridge Meadows RCMP for their actions following a drowning at Alouette Lake over the summer. Indiana Gerard, Chloe He, and Sophia Jasemianaasl were given Officer in Charge Certificate of Appreciation awards during a special ceremony at the detachment earlier this week. The trio were out on the water at

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BC Hydro admits it could have done more to anticipate Site C’s surging cost

Shoring up the foundation of the right bank of the Site C dam, midway through the project, cost an extra $1.1 billion. Remedying two tension cracks in the left bank — cracks BC Hydro had previously deemed “low-probability, high-consequence” — delayed the project for a year. These are two of the “lessons learned” detailed in

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PWHL Vancouver’s ‘Unity Games’ announced – but no Black History night

The PWHL Vancouver announced its “unity games and theme nights” on Tuesday (Nov. 4), but one night was noticeably missing. “Unity Games return to the PWHL this season with the continued goal of celebrating diverse cultures and communities, ensuring PWHL games remain welcoming and inclusive spaces for all,” read a PWHL Vancouver press release on

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