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More rain for southern B.C., as late October rainfall nears seasonal in some areas

VANCOUVER — Another atmospheric river is forecast to bring heavy rain to coastal British Columbia by late Thursday and this one could drench drought-stricken areas that have been bypassed by recent storms.

Nov 1, 2022 10:54 AM Read more >

Friendship Centre youth team helps Indigenous young people overcome barriers

Supports can include help making and getting to crucial appointments, assistance with resume writing and job applications, pregnancy and parenting support, and access to sports and recreation.

Nov 1, 2022 9:36 AM Read more >

'Just let this all end': Former NHLer speaks about battle with mental illness

Former NHL goaltender Corey Hirsch chronicles his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder in a new book, and will speak about it and sign copies of his book Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Bolen Books

Nov 1, 2022 9:33 AM Read more >

'Surreal': Penticton youth soccer coach named best in the province

Jamie Pond is the BC Soccer organization's Coach of the Year for 2022.

Nov 1, 2022 8:59 AM Read more >

Sunshine Coast preparing to cautiously lift water ban Tuesday

SECHELT, B.C. — Some businesses and amenities on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast will soon be able to start using treated drinking water again after a severe drought in the area prompted a two-week ban.

Oct 31, 2022 6:34 PM Read more >

Weekend storm brings B.C. only modest relief from drought, but more rain to come

VANCOUVER — Several days of heavy rain over British Columbia's central and south coasts have only slightly eased drought conditions gripping the region.

Oct 31, 2022 10:34 AM Read more >

Five people stabbed in an hour during busy Halloween weekend: Vancouver police

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say five people were stabbed in less than an hour early Sunday as Halloween partiers flooded the city's entertainment zones. Sgt.

Oct 30, 2022 4:38 PM Read more >

Crews from CFB Comox receive award for 2021 flood rescues

The Honourable Company of Air Pilots has recognized the dedication of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron from 19 Wing Comox during last November’s B.C. floods.

Oct 30, 2022 1:35 PM Read more >

Victoria demonstrators join thousands around the world in protest against Iran

The Victoria rally, which saw protesters chanting Mahsa Amini’s name, was one of several across Canada on Saturday.

Oct 30, 2022 8:33 AM Read more >

Green MLA says fee-charging clinics exploiting gaps in public system

Adam Olsen says because nothing has been done to stop the fee-based systems, a gap has been created that’s being exploited

Oct 30, 2022 8:31 AM Read more >

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