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Worried about booked up campsites? New feature will give notifications of cancellations

Worried about booked up campsites? New feature will give notifications of cancellations

B.C. Parks has introduced a new feature that will provide email notifications when a previously booked campsite becomes available at a specific campground.
Legacy of Canada's ban on Chinese immigration lasted longer than the law

Legacy of Canada's ban on Chinese immigration lasted longer than the law

When Matthew Yan looks at the stoic and determined expression on his father's face in the black and white photo affixed to the identification papers he carried for decades, he mostly feels pity.
Skin lesions on endangered killer whales are getting worse, study says

Skin lesions on endangered killer whales are getting worse, study says

Southern resident killer whales are increasingly suffering from skin diseases that leave large blotches on their distinctive black-and-white colouration, new research says.
Delayed divorce leads to B.C. lawyer suspension

Delayed divorce leads to B.C. lawyer suspension

Abbotsford lawyer who left client "in the dark" about their divorce proceeding has to pack up his shop for two months.
Melt away the Monday blues with this free concert series in New West

Melt away the Monday blues with this free concert series in New West

Monday Music in the Park is back with a striking lineup of musicians this summer
Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Canada's plan needs a clear and predictable pathway for foreign tech workers to obtain permanent residency, say experts.
Survey: Indigenous youth continue facing discrimination at school and work

Survey: Indigenous youth continue facing discrimination at school and work

Many students surveyed said they felt they didn’t belong at colleges and universities.
Real estate sales in New West stay ahead of last year's pace

Real estate sales in New West stay ahead of last year's pace

Many of the fastest-selling houses in New West in June sold for over their asking price.
Letter: 'Authoritarian' behaviour at New West council meetings is disheartening

Letter: 'Authoritarian' behaviour at New West council meetings is disheartening

"Let us strive to foster a culture where ideas are welcomed, conversations are conducted in a courteous manner, and respect for differing opinions is upheld."
Arnaud Bussieres out as CEO at online-eyewear seller Clearly

Arnaud Bussieres out as CEO at online-eyewear seller Clearly

Company that last year had more than 200 Metro Vancouver employees has yet to announce successor