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B.C. mom whose son died from wildfire smoke trying to make this year safer

B.C. mom whose son died from wildfire smoke trying to make this year safer

Carter Vigh died of asthma exacerbated by wildfire smoke in 100 Mile House last July 11.
Letter: Canucks fans, let's cherish every moment of these playoffs

Letter: Canucks fans, let's cherish every moment of these playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks current playoff run is helping a New Westminster resident reminisce about his hockey-playing days.
Are the Oilers really the best the rest of Canada has to offer?

Are the Oilers really the best the rest of Canada has to offer?

Let the Edmonton Oilers be Canada's Team; the Vancouver Canucks are for Canucks fans.
What B.C. travellers need to know about new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S.

What B.C. travellers need to know about new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S.

Pooches won't need a passport, but will need a microchip.
B.C. man may plead guilty in alleged Manitoba drug conspiracy

B.C. man may plead guilty in alleged Manitoba drug conspiracy

Manitoba police seized 50 kilograms of cocaine and 20 kilograms of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $7 million.
Here’s why you should always shower before getting into New West’s new pool

Here’s why you should always shower before getting into New West’s new pool

Keep It Fresh: That smell of chlorine at the local swimming pool? It’s a chemical byproduct that causes itchy skin, eye irritation and breathing irritation.
B.C. Ferries makes single-user washrooms all-gender, with free menstrual products

B.C. Ferries makes single-user washrooms all-gender, with free menstrual products

The change will apply to single-user washrooms in terminals and on most of its vessels.
Opinion: Food inflation is changing consumer habits—could it change votes?

Opinion: Food inflation is changing consumer habits—could it change votes?

Shifting diets and budget shopping strategies the new norm as Canadians cope with high food prices
Amendment will prevent violent offenders from changing names

Amendment will prevent violent offenders from changing names

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix introduced the amendment Monday after it was revealed child-killer Alan Schoenborn was fighting to keep his new name from being publicized.
Over 50 fines proposed for Metro Vancouver sewer scofflaws

Over 50 fines proposed for Metro Vancouver sewer scofflaws

Fines would max out at $10,000 per day, and would target hospitals; sani-dump facilities; trucked liquid waste haulers; and breweries, wineries and restaurants.