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Tsawout Nation embarks on economic development push, from seaweed to whale-watching to construction

At the core is a desire to look ahead seven generations.

Sep 24, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >

It's raining acorns: Garry oak 'mast year' a boon for city nursery replanting the native species

A team of urban foresters is in the process of regenerating drought-tolerant Garry oaks around the city, where they provide much-needed shade and other cooling effects as temperatures ramp up

Sep 24, 2023 5:35 AM Read more >

UBCM approves call for mandatory dash cams on semi trucks

“We're just looking try and make our highways and driving public safer."

Sep 24, 2023 5:08 AM Read more >

Protesters sue Trans Mountain, security contractor, alleging assault

The incidents are alleged to have taken place in Blue River on Sept. 15, 2021.

Sep 24, 2023 4:58 AM Read more >

Parents need to trust their kids when it comes to gender identity and sexuality: counsellor

A rally was held at the B.C. legislature on Wednesday to speak out against sexual orientation and gender identity discussions in schools.

Sep 24, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >

Coquitlam man, 25, charged with first-degree murder of Mountie

Nicholas Bellemare of Coquitlam is charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting on Sept. 22 of Const. Frederick “Rick” O’Brien. Bellemare is also charged with attempted murder with a firearm.

Sep 23, 2023 5:31 PM Read more >

Man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of B.C. RCMP officer

A 25-year-old Coquitlam, B.C., man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of RCMP officer Rick O'Brien.

Sep 23, 2023 5:12 PM Read more >

West Kelowna fire chief back to work after whirlwind UN trip

Jason Brolund just returned from New York where he was asked to address the Sustainable Development Goals Summit 2023 at the United Nations.

Sep 23, 2023 6:47 AM Read more >

Cultural ceremony brings uplifting end to South African firefighting mission in Prince George

Two-week deployment brought 215 fire specialists to douse blazes burning near Vanderhoof, Fort St. James

Sep 23, 2023 5:51 AM Read more >

Okanagan man gets five years for 'brutal' attack

The victim “has been affected mentally and physically. Her injuries are permanent.... She was the definition of vulnerable.”

Sep 23, 2023 4:57 AM Read more >