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The City of Mission installed a pair of wildlife crossing signs on Dewdney Trunk Road in the Stave Falls area that feature a dinosaur instead of a traditional moose, deer or bear. /City of Mission Photo

T-Rex battles wrecks: City enlists dinosaurs on street warning signs

Signs installed on Mission road after wildlife fatalities and near misses

The City of Mission installed a pair of wildlife crossing signs on Dewdney Trunk Road in the Stave Falls area that feature a dinosaur instead of a traditional moose, deer or bear. /City of Mission Photo
Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)

VIDEO: Stepping into the outback on Canada Day can pay off

B.C. zoo hosts a grand opening for its new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience on July 1

Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)
The $2 toonie coin is in use around Canada. Previously, Canada had a $2 banknote. What colour was this banknote? (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)

QUIZ: How much do you really know about Canada?

Saturday, July 1 is Canada Day, a day to celebrate the nation’s 156th birthday

The $2 toonie coin is in use around Canada. Previously, Canada had a $2 banknote. What colour was this banknote? (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)
Canada Cup Women’s International Softball Championship will run from July 7 to 16 at Softball City, Surrey. Photo courtesy Softball City

Canada Cup returns this summer with largest women’s fastpitch event in Canadian history!

The biggest and best international fastpitch tournament in Canada is set to…

  • Jun 26, 2023
Canada Cup Women’s International Softball Championship will run from July 7 to 16 at Softball City, Surrey. Photo courtesy Softball City
For many people, waarm summer temperatures are ideal for camping trips. warHow much do you know about camps and camping-related facts? (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

QUIZ: Are you ready for a summer camping trip?

The start of summer is a time for all forms of camping

For many people, waarm summer temperatures are ideal for camping trips. warHow much do you know about camps and camping-related facts? (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
It’s time to celebrate dad. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18. (Pixabay)

QUIZ: How much do you know about famous fathers?

Sunday, June 18 is Father’s Day, a day set aside to honour fathers

It’s time to celebrate dad. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18. (Pixabay)
Balraj Partridge after completing the Drop Zone at last years Easter Seals BC/Yukon’s annual Drop Zone fundraiser. (Jennifer Vasarhely/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Young B.C. man in wheelchair rappels down building to raise money for Easter Seals

Balraj Partridge suffers from spina bifida, a birth defect in an area of the spinal column

Balraj Partridge after completing the Drop Zone at last years Easter Seals BC/Yukon’s annual Drop Zone fundraiser. (Jennifer Vasarhely/Contributed to Black Press Media)
The Tour de Cure will be back in the Fraser Valley this summer. (Tour de Cure Facebook/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Cyclists gearing up for Tour de Cure across Lower Mainland in fight against cancer

Over 2,000 riders, volunteers prepare for summer fundraising ride across Fraser Valley

The Tour de Cure will be back in the Fraser Valley this summer. (Tour de Cure Facebook/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Tickets are now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier, hosted by Sheila’s Catering owners Brant Darling, left, and Wes Levesque. The fundraising event, scheduled for Sept. 2, 2023, will also attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest charcuterie board. (contributed photo)

Tickets now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier event

Fundraiser aims to break Guinness World Record with 500-foot consecutive charcuterie board

Tickets are now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier, hosted by Sheila’s Catering owners Brant Darling, left, and Wes Levesque. The fundraising event, scheduled for Sept. 2, 2023, will also attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest charcuterie board. (contributed photo)
B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about gardens and gardening?

This is the time of year when many people love to watch their gardens grow

B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)
Jessica is running more than 900 kilometres from Nelson to Victoria as part of “Aubrey’s Run Across B.C. to End Toxic Drug Death,” passing through the Okanagan and stopping in communities for events along the way. She is running in memory of her son Aubrey, who died from toxic drug poisoning on Aug. 30, 2022. (Bill Metcalfe photo)

Running for Aubrey: Grieving B.C. mom hits pavement to Penticton for safe supply

Jessica Michalofsky will be at the Peach at 3 p.m. on Sunday

Jessica is running more than 900 kilometres from Nelson to Victoria as part of “Aubrey’s Run Across B.C. to End Toxic Drug Death,” passing through the Okanagan and stopping in communities for events along the way. She is running in memory of her son Aubrey, who died from toxic drug poisoning on Aug. 30, 2022. (Bill Metcalfe photo)
Jessie Simpson blowing kisses to the camera. (Sue Simpson/Facebook)

Call for cards as Kamloops attack victim turns 26

Sue Simpson requests cards every Christmas and every July for Jessie’s birthday

  • May 29, 2023
Jessie Simpson blowing kisses to the camera. (Sue Simpson/Facebook)
Grey Canal Coldstream Valley Estates Trail and interpretive sign. (ROGTS photo)

Celebrate B.C.’s Trails Day in the capital – Vernon

Ribbons of Green Trails Society invites community out for International Trails Day

Grey Canal Coldstream Valley Estates Trail and interpretive sign. (ROGTS photo)
Madame Cola, designed by Shirley McLim. Can-can dress crafted from pop tabs and crochet thread for the bodice, and coke tins, crochet thread and stiff wire for the skirt. Hat and rose accessories made from coke tins. Model: Tiffany McLim. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

PHOTOS: Nelson fashion show features wearable art made of trash

The show attracted some very skilled designers to work with throw-away materials

Madame Cola, designed by Shirley McLim. Can-can dress crafted from pop tabs and crochet thread for the bodice, and coke tins, crochet thread and stiff wire for the skirt. Hat and rose accessories made from coke tins. Model: Tiffany McLim. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Mike Gee held the first annual Seamus’ Stroll last year in memory of his late son in Campbell Valley Regional Park to raise funds for the Langley Foundry facility for youth mental health in memory of his late son (inset). On June 4, the second 3K walk will take place. (Langley Advance Times files)

Remembering his son: why a B.C. dad purchases birthday cakes for strangers

Mike Gee hopes others will do the same

Mike Gee held the first annual Seamus’ Stroll last year in memory of his late son in Campbell Valley Regional Park to raise funds for the Langley Foundry facility for youth mental health in memory of his late son (inset). On June 4, the second 3K walk will take place. (Langley Advance Times files)
Kalyn Davies won $1 million after discovering a winning Lotto 6/49 ticket in her wallet two weeks after the win. /BCLC Photo

‘I lose things a lot’: Fraser Valley woman had million-dollar ticket in wallet for weeks

Mission’s Kalyn Davies plans to pay off mortgage and vacation with winnings from lottery ticket

Kalyn Davies won $1 million after discovering a winning Lotto 6/49 ticket in her wallet two weeks after the win. /BCLC Photo
Vernon’s Elsie Wilson, who operated the FM. Ladies Wear Shop with her late husband, Jack, on 30th Avenue from <tcxspan tcxhref="19681996" title="Call 1968-1996, via 3CX">1968-1996,</tcxspan> celebrates her 100th birthday Thursday, May 18. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Vernon ‘wallflower’ blossoms through to 100

Elsie Wilson, long-time, well-known Vernon businesswoman, becomes centenarian Thursday, May 18

Vernon’s Elsie Wilson, who operated the FM. Ladies Wear Shop with her late husband, Jack, on 30th Avenue from <tcxspan tcxhref="19681996" title="Call 1968-1996, via 3CX">1968-1996,</tcxspan> celebrates her 100th birthday Thursday, May 18. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Mother’s Day will be held on Sunday, May 14. How much do you know about the customs of the day? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Mother’s Day?

Sunday, May 14 is a day set aside to honouring mothers

Mother’s Day will be held on Sunday, May 14. How much do you know about the customs of the day? (Pixabay.com)
Langley’s Alisha Openshaw and twin boys Weston and Bennett, seen here during a recent visit to B.C. Children’s Hospital, are waging a ‘mighty’ battle with cancer. (Courtesy B.C. Children’s Hospital)

VIDEO: B.C. twins and their mom wage a ‘mighty’ battle against cancer

Weston and Bennett were diagnosed within a few months of each other

Langley’s Alisha Openshaw and twin boys Weston and Bennett, seen here during a recent visit to B.C. Children’s Hospital, are waging a ‘mighty’ battle with cancer. (Courtesy B.C. Children’s Hospital)
Llamas at the Llama Sanctuary have found a new home at the Recline Ridge EcoPark in Tappen. (Llama Sanctuary photo- Facebook)

Shuswap-based Llama Sanctuary makes second move in one month

Camelids and caretakers settling into permanent home in Tappen, hosting welcome-back event

Llamas at the Llama Sanctuary have found a new home at the Recline Ridge EcoPark in Tappen. (Llama Sanctuary photo- Facebook)