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Metro Vancouver extends sprinkling restrictions to Oct. 31

Metro Vancouver extends sprinkling restrictions to Oct. 31

Fire danger is also high across south coast, with campfires and barbecues banned in Metro Vancouver regional parks.
B.C. to get 1.7 million doses of new Pfizer bivalent vaccine from next week

B.C. to get 1.7 million doses of new Pfizer bivalent vaccine from next week

VICTORIA — Provincial officials say shipments of Pfizer's new COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron variant are expected in British Columbia soon, after Health Canada approved the shot. A joint statement from B.C.'s provincial health officer, Dr.
Fraud by former Squamish Nation councillor nets 4 years' jail

Fraud by former Squamish Nation councillor nets 4 years' jail

The judge rejected Krisandra Jacobs's gambling addiction as the primary reason for her crimes, which defrauded the Nation of over $855,000
'Riceboy Sleeps' and 'Until Branches Bend' win top film prizes at VIFF

'Riceboy Sleeps' and 'Until Branches Bend' win top film prizes at VIFF

VANCOUVER — Anthony Shim's coming-of-age drama "Riceboy Sleeps" is proving to be a hit on the festival circuit, taking home the Best Canadian Film Award at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
House arrest for repeat fraudster who passed phoney $2,400 cheque at Costco

House arrest for repeat fraudster who passed phoney $2,400 cheque at Costco

The man's lawyer says his client dealt with addiction and was struggling when he defrauded Costco.
B.C. Liberals ask government to cancel MLA pay raises next year

B.C. Liberals ask government to cancel MLA pay raises next year

The increases, which are tied to inflation, could total up to an extra $10,000 for MLAs, who earn $115,000 a year in basic compensation.
Police arrest bank robbery suspect who barricaded himself in taxi cab

Police arrest bank robbery suspect who barricaded himself in taxi cab

VANCOUVER — A bank robbery suspect is in custody following a nearly two-hour long standoff with Vancouver police. Police say around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, staff at a bank near Main Street and East Pender Street called 911 to report a robbery.
EA Sports continues to sponsor Hockey Canada amid scandal

EA Sports continues to sponsor Hockey Canada amid scandal

The major video game producer, which has a massive campus in Burnaby, is still a national marketing partner of Hockey Canada.
Small wildfire in Metro Vancouver regional park now under control

Small wildfire in Metro Vancouver regional park now under control

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Metro Vancouver Regional District says a small wildfire sparked in a park last Saturday is now considered under control.
Opposition BC Liberals seek MLA pay freeze ahead of possible 10 per cent increase

Opposition BC Liberals seek MLA pay freeze ahead of possible 10 per cent increase

VICTORIA — A call by the Opposition BC Liberals to freeze provincial politicians' salaries as a show of solidarity with people struggling to make ends meet during inflationary times has found some traction with the New Democrat government.