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Bitter cold from Arctic intrusion hits B.C., much of Western Canada

Bitter cold from Arctic intrusion hits B.C., much of Western Canada

VANCOUVER — Bitter cold is descending on Western Canada, with Prairie cities already seeing -30 C temperatures and southwestern British Columbia bracing for an Arctic outflow and an overdue blast of winter.
Prince George hockey ref making pro debut Saturday in Toronto

Prince George hockey ref making pro debut Saturday in Toronto

Grace will don the stripes for the Toronto-Ottawa game in the Professional Women's Hockey League
Four-plus years in jail for BC man who groomed, targeted young family friend

Four-plus years in jail for BC man who groomed, targeted young family friend

The offences took place between 2016 and 2019, when the victim was between nine and 11 years old.
Kelowna ponders getting tough on short-term rentals

Kelowna ponders getting tough on short-term rentals

Planning staff are bringing forth recommendations similar to those introduced in the fall which would eliminate short-term rentals across the city, except for a select few properties.
Storm churns up abundance of sea foam on Tofino beaches

Storm churns up abundance of sea foam on Tofino beaches

The off-white foam was neck-deep in some bays and beaches, and was scattered by wind into the forest, creating a winter wonderland scene
North Cowichan residents hold protest against open drug use

North Cowichan residents hold protest against open drug use

The protesters say they’re unhappy with growing use of illicit drugs in public and social disorder
Nurse liaison aims to help queer community feel supported in hospital

Nurse liaison aims to help queer community feel supported in hospital

Island Health created the position to reduce barriers for LGBTQ+ people in accessing health care
Girl viciously attacked, vomited on during West Kelowna teen swarming

Girl viciously attacked, vomited on during West Kelowna teen swarming

A group of approximately five teens can be seen kicking and punching the victim—believed to be around 11 years old—in the face, side, and back.
Desperate driver stranded outside Pemberton for 36 hours lights fire in middle of the Duffey

Desperate driver stranded outside Pemberton for 36 hours lights fire in middle of the Duffey

BCAA said they were unable to locate him
Low snowpack across B.C. after warm, dry start to winter

Low snowpack across B.C. after warm, dry start to winter

Some regions, like the Skagit and West Road-Chilcotin regions have zero snowpack.