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Coast Guard to end staffing at two B.C. lighthouses, following safety concerns

Coast Guard to end staffing at two B.C. lighthouses, following safety concerns

VICTORIA — Safety concerns have prompted the Canadian Coast Guard to make what is says is the "difficult decision" to end staffing at two lighthouses along British Columbia's coast.
Parolee wanted on Canada-wide warrant after leaving halfway house

Parolee wanted on Canada-wide warrant after leaving halfway house

Police say the wanted man was seen on a bus destined for Vancouver.
Suspect faces seven charges related to violent Port Moody home invasion

Suspect faces seven charges related to violent Port Moody home invasion

The incident was discovered when Port Moody police did a wellness check at a Heritage Woods neighbourhood home.
Editorial: Too little, too late Metro

Editorial: Too little, too late Metro

Metro Vancouver is a mess and it’s going to take a lot more than a travel pause and cutting out the wine and cheese parties to fix it.
Coquitlam mountain biker makes more history at Whistler competition

Coquitlam mountain biker makes more history at Whistler competition

Natasha Miller won silver at the first Whistler Crankworx Joyride event for women.
Advance voting to plummet in B.C.'s fall election, according to survey

Advance voting to plummet in B.C.'s fall election, according to survey

More than half of British Columbian voters expected to cast their ballots on election day
33 plants that will shade you from B.C.'s increasingly hot summers

33 plants that will shade you from B.C.'s increasingly hot summers

A scientifically vetted list of trees and shrubs that will shade your backyard without poisoning the kids or burning down your house.
American guilty of trying to smuggle drugs to Island on jet ski

American guilty of trying to smuggle drugs to Island on jet ski

John Michael Sherwood was convicted in Seattle after his scheme unravelled when drug-filled duffel bags were discovered on beaches near Port Angeles
Ship fire off Victoria shows Canada isn't prepared for marine emergencies: TSB

Ship fire off Victoria shows Canada isn't prepared for marine emergencies: TSB

The container ship rolled and lost 109 containers overboard, spilling cargo along Vancouver Island's beaches. About 36 hours later, while the vessel was anchored off Victoria, a fire broke on the ship.
Cram the Cruiser helps with 'significant increase' at Tri-City food bank

Cram the Cruiser helps with 'significant increase' at Tri-City food bank

Coquitlam RCMP collected 1,400 pounds of food and more than $1,000 in donations at its Cram the Cruiser, a drive for SHARE Family and Community Services.