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Man wounded in Surrey area shooting incident early Saturday, say RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP say a man is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident Saturday. The incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m.

Aug 3, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Whale society brings ocean awareness to Powell River terminal

Humpback whales have been spotted as well as sea otters near Mitlenatch Island

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Heat wave back for BC Day long weekend in qathet region

Busiest travel period of the summer starts today

Aug 2, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Forest company sues Port Alberni over 'clandestine' overnight search

The search spawned ‘widespread speculation that has been highly damaging to the plaintiffs’ business and reputation,’ the notice of claim says.

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Powell River Rotary Club and chamber revive Blackberry Festival

Record number of vendors sign on to celebrate food, arts, music and gathering

Aug 1, 2024 7:45 PM Read more >

UBC researchers run bad smell test on Metro Vancouverites

More than 500 users of SmellVan app recorded bad smells, including animal processing and cannabis cultivation.

Aug 1, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Multiple cities across Thompson-Okanagan record second hottest July

August is also expected to be hot.

Aug 1, 2024 4:53 PM Read more >

B.C. warns of increasing wildfire risk with the return of hot, dry weather

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has warned of increasing fire risk this long weekend as Environment Canada issues heat advisories for several areas in the southern part of the province.

Aug 1, 2024 3:43 PM Read more >

Eight people charged after drug-trafficking investigation in B.C.'s Lower Mainland

The investigation began in Langley in December 2022.

Aug 1, 2024 2:20 PM Read more >

Ex-priest pleads guilty to sex abuse during time at Catholic church in Burnaby

Paul Blancard was charged last September with sexual abuse between May 1967 and October 1970, while he was an assistant pastor at St. Helen's Parish.

Aug 1, 2024 11:24 AM Read more >