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Second megajackpot in 48 hours as lone ticket wins $33 million

Second megajackpot in 48 hours as lone ticket wins $33 million

On Friday night, somebody won $26.6 million in the Lotto Max. Somebody topped that Saturday night - by a lot. There is one winning ticket for Saturday night's Lotto 649 jackpot of just under $33.4 million, and it was sold somewhere in Ontario.
Craft beer trend predictions for 2019

Craft beer trend predictions for 2019

I know I’m a little late with this, but some things are worth waiting for (unfortunately, this isn’t one of them). 2018 was a big year for craft beer in B.C., but let’s stop living in the past.
UPDATE: Driver careens across Columbia, tumbles down embankment

UPDATE: Driver careens across Columbia, tumbles down embankment

Police say the driver of a Jeep that plummeted down an embankment off Columbia Street west of McBride Boulevard on Saturday may have been driving while prohibited. The crash happened around 3:25 a.m. on Feb.
Column: Best beers for Chinese New Year

Column: Best beers for Chinese New Year

Wine columnist Eric Hanson has a list of beers that pair well with Chinese food.
Get rid of 'classist and racist' jaywalking term: New West councillor

Get rid of 'classist and racist' jaywalking term: New West councillor

As the city updates its ticking bylaw, Coun Patrick Johnstone wants to strengthen pedestrian protections
Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to rise sharply this weekend

Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to rise sharply this weekend

Residents would be wise to fill up as soon as possible
Proposed coal facility across from New West has permit yanked

Proposed coal facility across from New West has permit yanked

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has cancelled a permit for the Fraser Surrey Docks coal project, a proposed facility across the Fraser River from New Westminster that many residents feared would pollute their community.
Extreme weather: Blizzard warning for several B.C. highways

Extreme weather: Blizzard warning for several B.C. highways

Environment Canada warns that multiple highways will experience extreme winter weather conditions
Do British Columbians have an identity crisis?

Do British Columbians have an identity crisis?

A study has revealed British Columbians feel that they have very little in common with the other provinces
Fraud alert: WestJet warns public about phone, email, online scams

Fraud alert: WestJet warns public about phone, email, online scams

WestJet is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam where fraudsters pose as airline representatives.