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Cool! Victoria firm could play moving role on vaccines

Cool! Victoria firm could play moving role on vaccines

A Victoria clean-tech company is hoping to play a key role in the food and pharmaceutical supply chain — including the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines — as it starts production next month of its temperature-controlled shipping units.
In B.C. election, party leaders urged to focus on anti-Black racism policies

In B.C. election, party leaders urged to focus on anti-Black racism policies

In the wake of anti-racism and Black Lives Matter rallies across B.C. and the world, Black community groups are calling on party leaders to make anti-racism policies central to their election campaigns.
Shawnigan Lake man sentenced for 1990 murder of California widow

Shawnigan Lake man sentenced for 1990 murder of California widow

A Shawnigan Lake man convicted in the murder of a California widow 30 years ago has been sentenced to 25 years to life, according to the Riverside County District Attorney.
Confusion abounds over COVID-19 exposure reporting in schools

Confusion abounds over COVID-19 exposure reporting in schools

Signal Hill Elementary, Mamquam Elementary and Howe Sound added to exposure list
Police suspect arson after vehicles set ablaze at North Vancouver towing company

Police suspect arson after vehicles set ablaze at North Vancouver towing company

Investigators are treating an overnight fire at a towing company in North Vancouver as arson after eight vehicles were set ablaze Thursday night. While no one was injured, two vehicles belonging to Mitchell’s Towing located at 1255 Welch St.
A dazzling full 'harvest moon' is set to illuminate Vancouver skies next week

A dazzling full 'harvest moon' is set to illuminate Vancouver skies next week

The magic moon has inspired a rather dreamy, beautiful song by Canadian icon Neil Young, too.
New Bear Tote Pilot Project launched in Squamish

New Bear Tote Pilot Project launched in Squamish

District of Squamish encourages residents to prepare to avoid wildlife conflicts
Sex offender caught, barricaded himself, tried to light car on fire

Sex offender caught, barricaded himself, tried to light car on fire

A dangerous sex offender who has been at large since Friday was caught in Langford Sunday with the help of a taxi driver.
19 Wing Comox gets Canada's first new fixed-wing rescue aircraft in 50 years

19 Wing Comox gets Canada's first new fixed-wing rescue aircraft in 50 years

The federal government unveiled its first new search and rescue fixed-wing aircraft in nearly a half a century at CFB Comox on Friday.
Proposed childcare facility expansion draws concerns, support

Proposed childcare facility expansion draws concerns, support

Public hearing for Ravenswood’s Project Play Family Centre held via livestream on Sept. 8