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When the province announced pandemic pay for front-line health and social services workers in mid-May, Selena Martin was disappointed to see that her role as a home-share caregiver wouldn’t be included among those receiving the top-up.

Tamara Vrooman will become Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) 12th chancellor, starting June 13. The university announced Friday that she will replace current chancellor Anne Giardini, who has held the role since 2014.

Three Canadian veterans reflect on their role in the D-Day invasion and the emotional aftermath

Thousands have signed an online petition calling for the province’s solicitor general to make body cameras mandatory for all Mounties in B.C. As of 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 18,180 people, and counting, had signed the change.org petition.

But the poll also found a majority supporting small and local businesses, while avoiding those who reportedly treated workers unfairly during the pandemic.

A $240,000 annual pot of money has been opened up for volunteer and community-led projects centred around conservation and recreation.

A serious fire that tore through a Port Coquitlam building and ignited power lines shut down part of the city’s main drag Friday night as firefighters worked to battle the blaze. Port Coquitlam Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene at around 7 p.m.

Most of the cases stem from 'European-like and Eastern Canada' lineages, according to modelling by the BCCDC

Business at bike shops in the Tri-Cities is booming because of the COVID-19 pandemic

Show up with a pricey gown or your favourite jeans, T-shirt and mask to document an altered, though unforgettable milestone.