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Minneapolis park commissioners show support for keeping elected Vancouver board

Minneapolis park commissioners show support for keeping elected Vancouver board

"We would be happy to assist you in any way possible to support your public policy makers and the citizens to hold fast and true to the invaluable public asset…"
BC Wildfire crews respond to 30-hectare fire, north of Lillooet

BC Wildfire crews respond to 30-hectare fire, north of Lillooet

LILLOOET — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says its crews are responding to a 30-hectare wildfire billowing smoke over Highway 99 north of Lillooet.
B.C. Ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency

B.C. Ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Public Service Agency breached its own policy against hiring government appointees dozens of times over a 10-year period, a report from the provincial Ombudsperson says.
Kamloops mayor files defamation suit against developer over alleged comments at nightclub

Kamloops mayor files defamation suit against developer over alleged comments at nightclub

This is the second defamation suit the mayor has filed.
Large quantity of drugs, cash seized at Port Hardy home

Large quantity of drugs, cash seized at Port Hardy home

Police say about 1.3 kilograms of drugs and more than $20,000 in cash was seized from a Port Hardy home.
Visitation 'down significantly' at Whistler Blackcomb last season

Visitation 'down significantly' at Whistler Blackcomb last season

Poor season hampers 2024-25 season pass sales: Vail Resorts
Sudden death at Oaklands Park leaves campers on edge

Sudden death at Oaklands Park leaves campers on edge

Victoria police say foul play is not suspected in the death of man on Sunday. The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating.
The Woodfibre LNG floatel is moored on site

The Woodfibre LNG floatel is moored on site

The Woodfibre LNG floatel was moved into position at the site of the future LNG export facility, seven kilometres from downtown Squamish, on Howe Sound on Friday, June 21.
Close-quarters protest and gay pop anthems greet attendees of controversial conference

Close-quarters protest and gay pop anthems greet attendees of controversial conference

We Unify spokesperson Karla Treadway denied allegations that the conference is spreading misinformation and said that it is focused on telling the “full story” of issues that aren’t being fully discussed, such as the economy, health and “unbridled immigration.”
Thousands of racers take to the water as part of Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

Thousands of racers take to the water as part of Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

VANCOUVER — Racers took to the water for what organizers say is North America’s largest dragon boat festival in Vancouver.