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How will federal helicopters aid in Surrey’s extortion fight? What we know so far

Canada’s public safety minister told the House of Commons on Wednesday (Jan. 28) that two helicopters have been deployed in Surrey to help tackle the ongoing rise in extortion – but there’s confusion surrounding the specifics about those helicopters. “The rise in extortion in Surrey and the Lower Mainland is unacceptable, and I extend my […]

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BC Parks announces new, additional $20 fee out-of-province visitors

Visitors to B.C. can expect to pay an additional fee when camping at provincial parks this summer. Beginning in May 2026, the $20 non-resident fee will be charged in addition to the base camping fee, for frontcountry and backcountry camping, cabin rentals and the use of mooring buoys and docks, says BC Parks. “With growing

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Train carrying coal derails near Vanderhoof, spilling into Nechako River

A CN Rail train derailed about 20 kilometres east of Vanderhoof on Jan. 28, with several cars landing in the Nechako River. Approximately 34 coal cars derailed, with an estimated 25 cars releasing their contents, according to Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR). “Assessments at this time indicate that no coal has entered the river

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