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Manhunt underway for suspects wanted in Northern B.C. highway deaths

Manhunt underway for suspects wanted in Northern B.C. highway deaths

A cross-country manhunt is underway for two Vancouver Island teens considered suspects in the murders of two young, international tourists on the Alaska Highway, as well as the death of a man on Highway 37 near Dease Lake last week.
Revamped, renamed, revealed: PoCo community centre first phase to open Aug. 27

Revamped, renamed, revealed: PoCo community centre first phase to open Aug. 27

Free skating and more at grand opening
UPDATED: Will Port Moody businesses pay for parklets?

UPDATED: Will Port Moody businesses pay for parklets?

Port Moody could soon be getting more parks. But it’s expecting someone else to pay for them, and they won’t feature traditional open green space or playgrounds.
Anti-bat backlash feared in wake of fatal rabies case

Anti-bat backlash feared in wake of fatal rabies case

Conservationists are concerned about a potential backlash against bats following a rare case in which a 21-year-old Parksville man died from rabies after a bat encounter. Mandy Kellner, co-ordinator of the B.C.
Metro Vancouver has highest rate of hate crimes among Canada’s biggest regions

Metro Vancouver has highest rate of hate crimes among Canada’s biggest regions

Statistics Canada data released Monday shows Jewish people still number one target of hatred
22 refugees arrive in Coquitlam but more housing needed

22 refugees arrive in Coquitlam but more housing needed

B.C. expected to take 1,200 refugees this year, Immigrant Services Society of BC reports
3 charged in alleged Burnaby kidnapping that saw suspect fall from balcony

3 charged in alleged Burnaby kidnapping that saw suspect fall from balcony

Alleged kidnappers accused of holding man against his will for three days.
(Video) 5 people attacked with needle at Burnaby mall: police

(Video) 5 people attacked with needle at Burnaby mall: police

A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges of assault with a weapon after he allegedly jabbed several people with a capped hypodermic needle at Metrotown mall in Burnaby Friday. Police responded to the mall just after 9 p.m.
Coquitlam River Park bear euthanized

Coquitlam River Park bear euthanized

Bear knocked over a man who had food at his tent and conservation officers were worried the bruin had become used to humans and wasn't a good candidate for relocation
PHOTOS: Meet the meat rock stars of RibFest

PHOTOS: Meet the meat rock stars of RibFest

The ribbers came from Alberta, Ontario and across the Lower Mainland to feed the hungry crowds at this year’s RibFest. In the end, it was local pittmaster Rusty Johnson — fresh off a win at South Sound BBQ Festival in Lacey, Wa.