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Hopkins Landing wharf closed pending repairs

Hopkins Landing wharf closed pending repairs

On June 22, the Sunshine Coast Regional District board ordered the closure of its Hopkins Landing wharf until required structural repairs to restore the site to a level considered safe for public use are completed.
Wildfire above Highway 99 in West Vancouver now 'held' after route closed Monday

Wildfire above Highway 99 in West Vancouver now 'held' after route closed Monday

VANCOUVER — Traffic was moving again as crews worked quickly to corral a brush fire that closed a major Vancouver-area highway for hours.
As last year's orphan bear cubs are released, three new babies arrive

As last year's orphan bear cubs are released, three new babies arrive

“Believe me, the love here is only one way. They don’t like us and that’s fine. That’s the way it should be.”
Oak Bay issues warning about poisonous 'death cap' mushrooms

Oak Bay issues warning about poisonous 'death cap' mushrooms

“Oak Bay may be the death cap capital of Canada.”
Vancouver 2022 stabbing left internal organ exposed

Vancouver 2022 stabbing left internal organ exposed

“He was frightened. He reacted quickly.”
Humans to blame for all 47 of Vancouver Island's fires: Wildfire Service

Humans to blame for all 47 of Vancouver Island's fires: Wildfire Service

So far this year, wildfires in Canada have burned an area more than double the size of Vancouver Island. The record comes just as the core season begins.
B.C. lawyer fined $5K for feeding client answers on immigration application

B.C. lawyer fined $5K for feeding client answers on immigration application

The lawyer was less than a year into his career at the time.
Vancouver Chinatown condo project is approved after years of controversy

Vancouver Chinatown condo project is approved after years of controversy

Vancouver's development permit board has approved a controversial nine-storey residential tower in the heart of Chinatown that supporters hope will reinvigorate the neighbourhood but which critics see as a symbol of gentrification that fails to refle
B.C. moved ahead with ending letter grades despite parent, teacher, student concerns

B.C. moved ahead with ending letter grades despite parent, teacher, student concerns

British Columbia's Ministry of Education went ahead with plans to do away with letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9 despite its own public consultation showing the majority of teachers, students and parents didn't like the idea.
David Eby resists early vote in B.C. despite big byelection wins for NDP

David Eby resists early vote in B.C. despite big byelection wins for NDP

There will not be an early provincial election in British Columbia despite resounding victories for New Democrat Party candidates in a pair of byelections over the weekend, Premier David Eby said on Monday.