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To kill or not to kill? How conservation officers handle problem bears

To kill or not to kill? How conservation officers handle problem bears

Conservation officers use history to determine if large animals should be put down like ones recently in Coquitlam
Five long weekend beers to take camping with you this B.C. Day

Five long weekend beers to take camping with you this B.C. Day

The B.C. Day long weekend is upon us which means Vancouver’s annual mass exodus to the verdant hinterland begins anew.
ICBC aims to improve new drivers’ skills with monitoring device

ICBC aims to improve new drivers’ skills with monitoring device

The Insurance Corp. of B.C. is looking for drivers with limited experience for a one-year pilot project to see if technology can make them better behind the wheel.
Education Ministry says problem with Grade 12 exam marks resolved

Education Ministry says problem with Grade 12 exam marks resolved

Education Minister Rob Fleming said he’s confident Grade 12 students and their families can now know the grades on their student transcripts are correct.
New West police looking for missing woman

New West police looking for missing woman

Caroline Biscaye was last seen on July 22 on Hamilton
Rare footage of eagles bathing captured by Vancouver photographer (VIDEO)

Rare footage of eagles bathing captured by Vancouver photographer (VIDEO)

Christian Sasse spent three years capturing the ‘one-of-a-kind’ footage
Grade 12 exam grades fixed after major discrepancies, says New West School District

Grade 12 exam grades fixed after major discrepancies, says New West School District

Students logged in to find exam results were way off mark from what they expected
New West was left off the speed cameras list. Here's where they could go

New West was left off the speed cameras list. Here's where they could go

New automated speed enforcement cameras rolled out at certain intersections across the province this week. New Westminster intersections are not on the list.
B.C. Ferries advising passengers to reserve for busy holiday weekend

B.C. Ferries advising passengers to reserve for busy holiday weekend

With the B.C. Day long weekend around the corner, B.C. Ferries is advising passengers to make reservations or sail at off-peak times to avoid long waits.
‘Dr. Lipjob’ jailed for contempt

‘Dr. Lipjob’ jailed for contempt

A B.C. Botox- and cosmetic filler-provider known as ‘ Dr. Lipjob ’ has been jailed by the B.C. Supreme Court for 60 days for practicing medicine contrary to a court injunction.