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Crime Stoppers warns of rise in domestic violence during second wave of COVID-19

Crime Stoppers warns of rise in domestic violence during second wave of COVID-19

With winter approaching and B.C. facing the possibility of more COVID-19 restrictions during the virus’ second wave, concerns are rising about a spike in domestic violence at home.
Nanaimo couple and their dog found alive and well

Nanaimo couple and their dog found alive and well

A Nanaimo couple missing in the bush for three days were found alive and well on Saturday. Nanaimo RCMP said Tamara Sandulak and Cody Martin, and their dog, Rex, were found at Moriarty Lake, about 35 kilometres west of Nanaimo, at 8:15 a.m.
Senior Safety Week: BC paramedics remind you to connect with the seniors in your life

Senior Safety Week: BC paramedics remind you to connect with the seniors in your life

As National Senior Safety Week wraps up, Ambulance Paramedics of BC wants to remind British Columbians why it is more important than ever to care for the more-than 900,000 seniors in our province.
Biden win nets B.C. gamblers more than $1 million

Biden win nets B.C. gamblers more than $1 million

Thousands of B.C. residents will have a few extra bucks in their pockets this weekend as the B.C. Lottery Corporation started paying out more than $1 million in winnings to those who backed Joe Biden to win the U.S. presidential election.
Young B.C. man’s COVID-19 death shocks Port Coquitlam coworkers

Young B.C. man’s COVID-19 death shocks Port Coquitlam coworkers

'It’s a wakeup call to us all,' said the company's operations manager and COVID-19 task force director. 'He was like a brother and a son to me at the same time. It’s been very challenging.'
Squamish’s One Ocean Expeditions avoids bankruptcy, looks to restructure

Squamish’s One Ocean Expeditions avoids bankruptcy, looks to restructure

Company hopes to resume voyages next June
O'Toole: CERB has hurt small businesses

O'Toole: CERB has hurt small businesses

Canada needs to reboot the economy as the COVID-19 pandemic continues while keeping the vulnerable and large population centres safe, Conservative Party of Canada Leader Erin O’Toole said this afternoon.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. reach another record high

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. reach another record high

B.C. records more than 600 new COVID-19 cases in a day for first time
Tributes flow for treasured Tsleil-Waututh Nation Elder Ernie George

Tributes flow for treasured Tsleil-Waututh Nation Elder Ernie George

His final journey: Elder Ernest George, Sunrise Feb. 5, 1940 - Sunset Nov. 11, 2020
Conservation Service seeks information about local elk poaching

Conservation Service seeks information about local elk poaching

A bull elk was shot and killed along the paved portion of Squamish Valley Road