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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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Trial continues for former Tsilhqot’in Chief charged with historic sexual abuse

Warning: This story discusses sexual violence that may be triggering for some readers. Former Chief Ervin Charleyboy was back in B.C. Supreme Court on Nov. 4 to face charges of indecent assault and gross indecency. He has pleaded not guilty to both charges. Charleyboy removed his trademark black cowboy hat to enter court, revealing his

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B.C. mall owner denied 25 more Hudson’s Bay leases across the country

The owner of multiple B.C. malls, including Vancouver Island’s biggest will not be allowed to buy 25 Bay store leases for her department store plans. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice, in companies’ creditors arrangement act proceedings Oct. 24, decided against giving approval for Hudson’s Bay Company to assign 25 store leases to Ruby Liu

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