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Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition returns to the Britannia Mine Museum on June 7 and 8. Photo courtesy of Britannia Mine Museum.

B.C. mine rescue teams showcase skills at annual competition

66th Annual Provincial Mine Rescue Competition returns June 7-8 to the Britannia Mine Museum

  • May 26, 2024

 

Peter Sawatzky, co-owner of Hazelnut Inn in Yarrow, stands outside the soon-to-be-open accommodation on May 9, 2024. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C.’s Hazelnut Inn a new escape to world of ‘delight and wonder’

Long-awaited ‘magical boutique hotel’ opening doors during this year’s Yarrow Days on June 1

 

Step2’s Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table is easily a top contender for best water table of 2023. Photo: Amazon

7 cool toys for a hot summer

Looking for the perfect birthday gift or simply trying to prepare for…

  • Jun 30, 2023

 

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Family travel 5: A how-to guide to traveling with teens

Eager to travel with your teens? Planning together can make for a…

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Rachel Stanford is recovering from a broken neck after using the rope swing at Gyro Beach in Kelowna. (Contributed/Ben Stanford)

Kelowna mother of 6 breaks neck on beach rope swing; fundraiser launched

Ben Stanford is fundraising to help care for his wife

  • May 30, 2023
Rachel Stanford is recovering from a broken neck after using the rope swing at Gyro Beach in Kelowna. (Contributed/Ben Stanford)
The Porter family are flying around the world in a single-engine aircraft and aim to raise $1 million for SOS Children’s Villages. Left to right: Michelle Porter, Christopher Porter, Sydney Porter, Samantha Porter, Ian Porter. (Courtesy of Ian Porter)

B.C. family of 5 set to fly around the world over the next year – and raise $1M for charity

The Porters plan to take 14 months to see 50-plus countries and support SOS Children’s Villages

The Porter family are flying around the world in a single-engine aircraft and aim to raise $1 million for SOS Children’s Villages. Left to right: Michelle Porter, Christopher Porter, Sydney Porter, Samantha Porter, Ian Porter. (Courtesy of Ian Porter)