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Happy students, happy school: sense of community returns to BICS

Happy students, happy school: sense of community returns to BICS

Enrollment has dropped slightly with about 25 students, primarily in the older grades, opting not to return to in-class learning for now
Killing spree still feeds unease in B.C.’s isolated north, one year later

Killing spree still feeds unease in B.C.’s isolated north, one year later

It’s been just over a year since two Port Alberni teenagers left their homes and for reasons still unknown went on a random killing spree through northern B.C., sparking a two-week nationwide manhunt.
Supporters rally as sentencing begins for Burnaby TMX protesters

Supporters rally as sentencing begins for Burnaby TMX protesters

Sentencing is ongoing for three Indigenous land defenders who were convicted of contempt of court for singing and conducting a ceremony outside the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby.
Deep Cove wildfire likely started at popular hiking lookout

Deep Cove wildfire likely started at popular hiking lookout

Firefighters say a wildfire that swept through a forested area near Deep Cove on Wednesday night was almost certainly human caused.
Two people facing charges after allegedly feeding black bears in Whistler

Two people facing charges after allegedly feeding black bears in Whistler

One of the individuals returned to Canada in August and was detained by Canada Border Services Agency at Vancouver airport
Owner of West Van party house fined for short-term rental

Owner of West Van party house fined for short-term rental

The owner of a British Properties mansion recently rented out for a massive out-of-control party that flouted COVID-19 safety rules has been fined $550 by the District of West Vancouver for bylaw violations.
North Van District sends Seymour project to public hearing

North Van District sends Seymour project to public hearing

For the first time since the 2018 municipal election, District of North Vancouver residents will have their say on a residential redevelopment proposal.
Fibreco silo collapse under investigation

Fibreco silo collapse under investigation

The collapse of a grain silo on the North Vancouver waterfront is now under investigation. Around 2:15 p.m.
Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for eighth day in a row

Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for eighth day in a row

Environment Canada says the smoky conditions may persist into 'later this week'
Banner decries climate change amid smoky conditions in Metro Vancouver

Banner decries climate change amid smoky conditions in Metro Vancouver

A reader sent in this photo of a banner that was placed along the pedestrian overpass between Taylor Way and the 15th Street exit on the Upper Levels Monday afternoon, as wildfire smoke from the U.S. blanketed Metro Vancouver.