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B.C. man wins $5K after rodent nest sparks fire during road trip

B.C. man wins $5K after rodent nest sparks fire during road trip

ICBC argued it didn't have chance to inspect vehicle before repairs were done while owner on road trip. ICBC on the hook for vehicle rodent nest fire in truck
Dog missing since helicopter crash found dead, pilot left scene and is unaccounted for

Dog missing since helicopter crash found dead, pilot left scene and is unaccounted for

B.C. pilot and a therapy dog remain missing after surviving a helicopter crash in northeast of Vernon, B.C.
30,000 wardrobe items from 'Riverdale' for sale in Metro Vancouver this week

30,000 wardrobe items from 'Riverdale' for sale in Metro Vancouver this week

The show is done shooting and all that clothing has to go somewhere.
Lions Gate Hospital doctor negligent for baby's skull fractures, brain damage

Lions Gate Hospital doctor negligent for baby's skull fractures, brain damage

A caesarian section birth at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, B.C., resulted in three fractures on the left side of the baby's skull and extensive brain damage.
Coquitlam Public Library has a new executive director

Coquitlam Public Library has a new executive director

Anthea Goffe will replace Todd Gnissios, who was fired by the Coquitlam Public Library board in February.
B.C. court room closures damage justice, say lawyers

B.C. court room closures damage justice, say lawyers

Delays not fair to accused people waiting for their day in court, trial lawyers say
Tri-City recreation facilities becoming cooling centres during hot spell

Tri-City recreation facilities becoming cooling centres during hot spell

Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are turning their recreation facilities into cooling centres during the current hot spell — and two are pet-friendly.
Research study finds veggie eaters are happier

Research study finds veggie eaters are happier

Eating spinach and carrots daily: A recipe for health and happiness.
Sizzling hot spell settles over B.C., adding to wildfire woes

Sizzling hot spell settles over B.C., adding to wildfire woes

The wildfire service is reporting about 375 fires around B.C., with about 11 recorded since midday Sunday and another 11 still ranked as fires of note, meaning they are highly visible or threaten people or property.
Letter: Tri-City News delivery was a family affair

Letter: Tri-City News delivery was a family affair

Weekly newspaper delivery brought us closer to our neighbours and taught some valuable life lessons, reader says.