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New West police and Good Samaritans team up to save a man

New West police and Good Samaritans team up to save a man

A New West police officer — assisted by two Good Samaritans — revived an unconscious man with Naloxone.
Satellite image shows how B.C. wildfire was primed to grow

Satellite image shows how B.C. wildfire was primed to grow

Unseen photo reveals humble beginnings of devastating McDougall Creek wildfire that burned into West Kelowna, prompting evacuations only hours later.
Should Canada's immigration projections be matched to housing starts?

Should Canada's immigration projections be matched to housing starts?

Federal housing minister Sean Fraser: 'The answer to our housing challenges isn't to close the door towards newcomers.'
B.C. teacher charged with luring a child

B.C. teacher charged with luring a child

A Kelowna, B.C., teacher has been charged with child luring after a police investigation.
Photos: Thousands flock to to New West for Pride Week street festival

Photos: Thousands flock to to New West for Pride Week street festival

A place of belonging for all: Thousands celebrate Pride Week in New Westminster.
Fathers struggle with leaving families to come to work on B.C.'s farms

Fathers struggle with leaving families to come to work on B.C.'s farms

Long periods away from home are one of the main struggles for migrant workers in B.C., says expert.
Dramatic double-overtime win puts New West ahead in WLA playoff series

Dramatic double-overtime win puts New West ahead in WLA playoff series

Salmonbellies edge out Langley Thunder in "sudden-victory" overtime in Western Lacrosse Association finals showdown.
Wildfire fight switches from defence to offence near capital of Northwest Territories

Wildfire fight switches from defence to offence near capital of Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — Firefighters battling a wildfire near the capital of the Northwest Territories shifted from defence to offence, as the legislative assembly is set to be recalled to consider a law delaying the upcoming territorial election.
Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

B.C. Premier David Eby says he feels Meta is holding British Columbians at ransom by withholding news on Facebook and Instagram. Meta said it remains committed to ending news sharing on Facebook.
Letter: 'Failed experiment' in decriminalization of drugs seen in New West

Letter: 'Failed experiment' in decriminalization of drugs seen in New West

New West resident says overdose deaths continue to rise and public disorders has increased since some drugs were decriminalized