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B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

A new poll has found most Canadians support a new youth climate corps to fight disasters and drive down carbon emissions. Advocates say a pilot program showing what's possible could be 'British Columbia's gift to Canada.'
Alleged B.C. stock manipulators turned back at Supreme Court of Canada

Alleged B.C. stock manipulators turned back at Supreme Court of Canada

Fred Sharp of West Vancouver and three other B.C. residents have had their appeal of a Quebec tribunal action dismissed at the highest court; the United States has dubbed Sharp the 'mastermind' of an unrelated major stock fraud case.
E-bike program expands from downtown to uptown New West

E-bike program expands from downtown to uptown New West

BCAA’s E-Bike share program offering eight bikes in New West – including new rental location at Westminster Centre
One of B.C.'s biggest cities is ready to increase density near transit, but not ditch the car

One of B.C.'s biggest cities is ready to increase density near transit, but not ditch the car

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas questions viability of reducing parking provisions in proposed legislation
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

What New Westies need to know about local gas prices ahead of the weekend commute.
Gorgeous pumpkin with valuable seeds stolen from North Vancouver gardener

Gorgeous pumpkin with valuable seeds stolen from North Vancouver gardener

Pumpkins come and go, but the seeds in this stolen specimen named 'Arnold' could have been worth big bucks
Semi-automatic assault-style rifles to be used for Sidney Island deer kill

Semi-automatic assault-style rifles to be used for Sidney Island deer kill

The cull, starting Dec. 1 and expected to last 10 days, will be carried out by sharpshooters in helicopters, as well as by land and boat
What happens to Randall Hopley, high-risk child offender, now?

What happens to Randall Hopley, high-risk child offender, now?

He remains in custody pending his bail hearing on Nov. 24.
Crash that killed helicopter pilot caused by engine defect, says TSB report

Crash that killed helicopter pilot caused by engine defect, says TSB report

Brent Fedirchuk was killed on impact when the Hughes helicopter he was piloting alone crashed in the Naka Creek area near Sayward on April 6, 2022.
Long-term care survey finds little has changed for the better, says seniors advocate

Long-term care survey finds little has changed for the better, says seniors advocate

The survey of about 11,000 long-term-care residents and 8,000 visitors — which follows a similar survey six years ago — found there continues to be insufficient staff to help residents with bathing and eating