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Seven new helicopter ambulances for B.C. when Island firm takes over

Seven new helicopter ambulances for B.C. when Island firm takes over

Ascent Helicopters Ltd.’s contract as the sole supplier of rotary-wing aircraft for air ambulance services in B.C. is expected to start between late fall 2024 and early spring 2025.
Vancouver Island contestants to compete on new season of The Amazing Race Canada

Vancouver Island contestants to compete on new season of The Amazing Race Canada

Two couples — one from Courtenay and one from Comox Valley — are among 10 teams competing for the show’s top prize, including $250,000 in cash, a trip around the world, and two new vehicles.
Evacuation alerts end for Kelowna, B.C., residents as wildfire under control

Evacuation alerts end for Kelowna, B.C., residents as wildfire under control

KELOWNA, B.C. — Evacuation alerts and a state of local emergency caused by a wildfire on Knox Mountain in Kelowna, B.C., have ended. A statement from the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre says the fire is now under control at 6.
Union warns against Ottawa interfering in B.C. port workers strike as talks continue

Union warns against Ottawa interfering in B.C. port workers strike as talks continue

The union representing thousands of striking British Columbia port workers is asking the federal government to not interfere after business groups called for back-to-work legislation.
Shooting in Coquitlam leaves one man dead

Shooting in Coquitlam leaves one man dead

One man is dead after a shooting Coquitlam Sunday evening. RCMP were called to the Foster Avenue and North Road area shortly before 9:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
Vancouver man who opened store illegally selling cocaine, heroin and meth dies of overdose

Vancouver man who opened store illegally selling cocaine, heroin and meth dies of overdose

"His untimely departure serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive nature of addiction," says one Vancouver local.
Someone in Richmond and Vancouver is now a millionaire after Lotto wins

Someone in Richmond and Vancouver is now a millionaire after Lotto wins

A Lotto 6/49 ticket bought in Richmond will share the $5 million Classic Jackpot prize, while a ticket bought in Vancouver won the $1 million guaranteed pot
Kelowna Mounties assisting with evacuation efforts as crews battle wildfire

Kelowna Mounties assisting with evacuation efforts as crews battle wildfire

KELOWNA — A wildfire on Knox Mountain in Kelowna, B.C. that spurred the evacuation of more than 400 properties Saturday afternoon is now being held.
It's time for Lisa Marie Young to be brought home, say supporters

It's time for Lisa Marie Young to be brought home, say supporters

Lisa Marie Young was last seen getting into a vehicle with a man who drove a burgundy Jaguar car.
North Vancouver man summits Everest in deadliest year

North Vancouver man summits Everest in deadliest year

With pay-to-play mountaineering on the rise, many inexperienced climbers put themselves and others in grave danger, says mountaineer