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Man convicted of aggravated assault on Squamish trans woman

Man convicted of aggravated assault on Squamish trans woman

Cody Jamie Eric Nelson found guilty of punching Jayme Schmetterling
Plan on five-day school week in fall for K-7, education minister says

Plan on five-day school week in fall for K-7, education minister says

Parents of children entering kindergarten to Grade 7 should plan for a five-day-a-week return to school in September, says B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming.
Two years after contentious rezoning, Garibaldi Springs acquires development permit

Two years after contentious rezoning, Garibaldi Springs acquires development permit

The Squamish project that sparked the 'Keep Garibaldi Green' movement moves ahead
Squamish police briefs

Squamish police briefs

Driver impaired at crash. Bikes stolen. Boat stolen. Wedding ring found.
City of North Van seeks alternative to police wellness checks

City of North Van seeks alternative to police wellness checks

The City of North Vancouver council says it may be time for police to take a back seat when it comes to dealing with people in a mental health crisis. Council adopted a motion Monday night from Coun.
Bear killed after smashing through door, rattling Port Coquitlam residents

Bear killed after smashing through door, rattling Port Coquitlam residents

It was the second encounter between the bear family of three and the Port Coquitlam residents in less than a week. The two cubs were taken to a rehabilitation centre in Langley.
North Van paramedic partners spend decades saving lives

North Van paramedic partners spend decades saving lives

For more than 30 years, North Vancouver residents Randy Block and Dave Marklund have ridden to the rescue, side by side, as partner paramedics. It is exceedingly rare in B.C. Emergency Health Services to have the same partner on the road for so long.
Helicopter pilot’s spotting of ‘dots that waved’ led to rescue of 2 teens

Helicopter pilot’s spotting of ‘dots that waved’ led to rescue of 2 teens

The mother of one of two Langford teens rescued after being stranded for 24 hours on a remote logging road near Chemainus remembers the relief she felt when an RCMP helicopter touched down, returning them to safety. “I couldn’t run fast enough.
ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

After a four-month hiatus, British Columbians will once again be able to book non-commercial road tests (Class 5 and 7) later this month – which ICBC says is part of its phased approach to reopening.
This B.C. island has the highest concentration of cougars in the world

This B.C. island has the highest concentration of cougars in the world

Referred to as a puma, cougar, and a mountain lion, these wild cats cause a scare wherever they are found and are plentiful on this B.C. island.