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Investigation ends after photo of bear with Timbit linked to previous incident

Investigation ends after photo of bear with Timbit linked to previous incident

The B.C. Conservation Officers Service said it has concluded its investigation of a Victoria man over new allegations of feeding wildlife from his vehicle window.
'Do it for us:' Evocative Squamish First Nation video gets wear-a-mask message across

'Do it for us:' Evocative Squamish First Nation video gets wear-a-mask message across

“The sacrifices we are all making to keep our bubbles small and keep visits safe by socially distancing and/or wearing masks are truly making a difference."

‘I was in awe’: Coquitlam man wins $1 million lottery over coffee

A Coquitlam man is $1 million richer after picking the right numbers in the Lotto 6/49 last month. Raymond Kelderman said he couldn’t believe his eyes when he checked his guaranteed prize draw ticket at the Express News on Como Lake Avenue on Sept.
First Nations grapple with COVID-19 cases after having significantly lower rates initially

First Nations grapple with COVID-19 cases after having significantly lower rates initially

At first, infection rates were only a quarter of those in the general Canadian population. But now those numbers are growing
Pandemic doesn’t stop harvest at Nk’Mip Cellars in South Okanagan

Pandemic doesn’t stop harvest at Nk’Mip Cellars in South Okanagan

"We had an absolute gorgeous summer and into this fall it has been a blessing for almost all wineries," says winemaker Justin Hall, one of only two Indigenous winemakers in North America
Pandemic-related salary freezes could cast chill on 2021

Pandemic-related salary freezes could cast chill on 2021

At least 22 per cent of surveyed firms report a severe decline in revenue; nine per cent of surveyed B.C. companies say they aren't planning wage increases
Police investigating fatal shooting in North Van

Police investigating fatal shooting in North Van

NOTE: This story has been updated. To see the latest, click here. Police in North Vancouver are investigating after a fatal shooting last night in the area of 17 th Street and St. Andrews Avenue.
B.C. firefighters have been fighting American wildfires over the past two weeks

B.C. firefighters have been fighting American wildfires over the past two weeks

Hundreds of firefighters from across British Columbia have been working tirelessly south of the border.
First Nations Health Authority chief medical officer concerned with rising COVID-19 cases

First Nations Health Authority chief medical officer concerned with rising COVID-19 cases

"Pretty universally the virus has been brought into the community by community members themselves or their family, and that’s been a hard message to give,” says Dr. Shannon McDonald
North Van school trustees vote themselves a pay increase

North Van school trustees vote themselves a pay increase

North Vancouver school trustees have voted themselves a 2.4 per cent raise. The vote to increase their annual stipends, retroactive to July 1, passed at the board’s first public meeting Sept. 22.