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Parks Canada says 84 deer killed in $834,000 cull using helicopter

Parks Canada says 84 deer killed in $834,000 cull using helicopter

A second phase of ground hunting is expected to take place between the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025
Myra Falls Mine shutdown came with no notice for 300 employees: union

Myra Falls Mine shutdown came with no notice for 300 employees: union

“Imagine being told that not only are you being laid off for Christmas with no notice, you’re not even sure if you’re going to get paid,” says Unifor representative.
Transit strike in Comox Valley, Campbell River could take months to resolve: union

Transit strike in Comox Valley, Campbell River could take months to resolve: union

Similar strikes in Whistler and the Fraser Valley only ended when the province called on a special mediator.
Kelowna MLAs urge housing minister to intervene to get tiny homes site open

Kelowna MLAs urge housing minister to intervene to get tiny homes site open

"This critical gap is preventing the project from moving forward, despite the readiness of the infrastructure and the pressing need within our community.”
B.C. man goes from ice cream bars to jail bars

B.C. man goes from ice cream bars to jail bars

Isaac Schaaf-Young was denied bail Tuesday in Kamloops provincial court, a few days after his arrest following an alleged early-morning break-in at a Kamloops Dairy Queen.
Check out these vintage northern B.C. Christmas cards

Check out these vintage northern B.C. Christmas cards

The artist of the cards was Robert David Symons, who was born in 1898 in England and came to Canada in 1914 at the age of 16 to become a cowboy, explained Elizabeth Hunter
'Willsmania' at Burnaby high school featured in final season of The Crown

'Willsmania' at Burnaby high school featured in final season of The Crown

A Burnaby high school got a reference in the final season of The Crown, but not everyone would recognize it.
'Absolutely filthy': customer recounts visit to Richmond cat cafe

'Absolutely filthy': customer recounts visit to Richmond cat cafe

Catopia is known for its sold-out "dogopia" pop-up dog cafe events.
Woman accused of using forged documents to apply for nurse job

Woman accused of using forged documents to apply for nurse job

Charrybelle Talau has been charged with offences including fraudulent personation and forgery
Province fines Red Chris copper-gold mine $25,000

Province fines Red Chris copper-gold mine $25,000

Company was ordered to electrify perimeter of work camp after two incidents of human-bear interactions