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B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

The campfire ban, which comes into effect at noon on July 12, 2024, will apply to every area of B.C. except the Haida Gwaii Forest District.
'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

Annette Nolan was injured on Sept. 23, 2020 while crossing at an unmarked crosswalk in Vancouver.
North Vancouver park ranger catches tree cutters red handed in Lynn Canyon

North Vancouver park ranger catches tree cutters red handed in Lynn Canyon

The two had been attempting to remove the tree to make way for cliff jumping.
Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Since the program was launched about a year ago, the utility has installed more than 12,000 of the units, about 16 per cent of them on Vancouver Island.
B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

The resident was eventually evicted.
Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Staff found contraband items worth over $67,000 on July 2.
B.C. murder accused's police statement inadmissible in trial, judge rules

B.C. murder accused's police statement inadmissible in trial, judge rules

The circumstances of Pascal Bouthillette's arrest and questioning rendered his right to remain silent meaningless, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled. Bouthillette pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Tourism Squamish launches Red Bag program to help clean up local outdoor hotspots

Tourism Squamish launches Red Bag program to help clean up local outdoor hotspots

The good deed will also be rewarded with a free cold (or hot) drink of choice.
Smoke from U.S. wildfire and smog creating air quality risk in southern B.C.

Smoke from U.S. wildfire and smog creating air quality risk in southern B.C.

A Washington fire estimated to be more 4,300 hectares in size is sending smoke over the border. 
Squamish cartoon—Time to go biking!

Squamish cartoon—Time to go biking!

Squamish's Monty McCormac, 12, submitted this cartoon.
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