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Samantha Sevidal and fellow Shuswap Filipino Canadian Community Youth members take part in a traditional dance at the Ross Street Plaza for the Gathering Together Festival held in downtown Salmon Arm on Multiculturalism Day, Tuesday, June 27, 2023. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

New website, survey aimed at creating Filipino cultural centre in B.C.

Filipinos have a long history in B.C., dating back to the 1880s on Bowen Island

Samantha Sevidal and fellow Shuswap Filipino Canadian Community Youth members take part in a traditional dance at the Ross Street Plaza for the Gathering Together Festival held in downtown Salmon Arm on Multiculturalism Day, Tuesday, June 27, 2023. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
This is a artist’s drawing of Robert Pickton appearing on a video link to B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, Wednesday May 25, 2005. (CP PHOTO/Jane Wolsack)

B.C. killer Robert Pickton dead, days after prison attack

Correctional Service Canada says the 74-year-old died in hospital

This is a artist’s drawing of Robert Pickton appearing on a video link to B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, Wednesday May 25, 2005. (CP PHOTO/Jane Wolsack)
B.C. announced an additional $20 million toward its air conditioner program that provides people most at risk of extreme heat with a unit. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. expands program to provide air conditioners with additional $20M

In 2023, B.C. provided $10M for about 6,000 air conditioning units for those most at risk of extreme heat

B.C. announced an additional $20 million toward its air conditioner program that provides people most at risk of extreme heat with a unit. (Black Press Media file photo)
Marilyn Slett, chief of the Heiltsuk Nation at a news conference in Vancouver. (Jonathan Hayward/CP)

RCMP officer transferred out of Bella Bella after racist social media posts

The Heiltsuk Nation has been calling for the officer’s immediate suspension, removal

Marilyn Slett, chief of the Heiltsuk Nation at a news conference in Vancouver. (Jonathan Hayward/CP)
Lizzie’s Rayne, the horse in red, had to be euthanized after a race at Hastings racecourse in Vancouver on May 25, 2024. (Hastings Racecourse Vancouver YouTube)

Horse euthanized after injury during race at Vancouver racecourse

It’s the 1st death of the season, which began April 27; there were 8 deaths in 2022 and 2023 each

Lizzie’s Rayne, the horse in red, had to be euthanized after a race at Hastings racecourse in Vancouver on May 25, 2024. (Hastings Racecourse Vancouver YouTube)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his goal against the New York Red Bulls during an MLS soccer match at Red Bull Arena, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Fans call for refunds, transparency after Messi no-show at Vancouver match

Online petition garners nearly 2,300 signatures since May 25 game

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his goal against the New York Red Bulls during an MLS soccer match at Red Bull Arena, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Anup Narayan, 51, is facing several charges after six months of reports of a man committing indecent acts outside of a New Westminster home. (New Westminster Police)

Surrey man charged with indecent acts after exposing himself outside home

New Westminster police say the department received numerous complains over the last 6 months

Anup Narayan, 51, is facing several charges after six months of reports of a man committing indecent acts outside of a New Westminster home. (New Westminster Police)
A fresh layer of snow has fallen on the Okanagan Connecter between Merritt and West Kelowna on Friday, May 17. (Sohan Chowdhury/Facebook)

Late-season winter storms ‘common’ as B.C. highways see weekend snowfall

Snow tires, chain requirements ended April 30

A fresh layer of snow has fallen on the Okanagan Connecter between Merritt and West Kelowna on Friday, May 17. (Sohan Chowdhury/Facebook)
There is no campfire ban going into the Victoria Day long weekend, says BC Wildfire Service operations director Cliff Chapman as the number of campfires that lead to wildfires have seen a significant decrease. (Black Press Media file photo)

No campfire ban going into the long weekend, but BC Wildfire is monitoring

BC Wildfire Service operations director says British Columbians have heard the warnings

There is no campfire ban going into the Victoria Day long weekend, says BC Wildfire Service operations director Cliff Chapman as the number of campfires that lead to wildfires have seen a significant decrease. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson is seen through an aircraft window as it burns Friday, May 10. (B.C. Wildfire Service photo)

125 wildfires burn in B.C., with majority in province’s northeast

Parker Lake, which is burning kilometres away from Fort Nelson, is more than 12,000 hectares

The Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson is seen through an aircraft window as it burns Friday, May 10. (B.C. Wildfire Service photo)
Howard Geddes Skelding was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement for assaulting a SkyTrain attendant back in 2021. (Now-Leader file photo)

B.C. sex offender gets 10 years for assault on SkyTrain attendant

Howard Geddes Skelding was released into Surrey in 2020, 11 months before the assault

Howard Geddes Skelding was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement for assaulting a SkyTrain attendant back in 2021. (Now-Leader file photo)
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks Thursday (May 16) ahead of the final sitting of day of the provincial legislature and the upcoming fall election. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

B.C. premier marks last day of legislature with campaign-style rally speech

B.C. gearing up for provincial election in the fall

B.C. Premier David Eby speaks Thursday (May 16) ahead of the final sitting of day of the provincial legislature and the upcoming fall election. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Three men have been charged in a Vancouver police investigation into a fentanyl lab. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

3 men charged in fentanyl lab investigation by Vancouver police

14-month investigation led to seizure of $7.8M worth of suspected fentanyl, cocaine

A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Three men have been charged in a Vancouver police investigation into a fentanyl lab. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
North Vancouver RCMP is investigating after a beloved pet chicken was stolen from a home in the early hours of May 11, 2024. (North Vancouver RCMP handout)

Family devastated after chicken stolen from North Vancouver home

CCTV footage shows 2 men entering the coop and snatching Snowflake the chicken

North Vancouver RCMP is investigating after a beloved pet chicken was stolen from a home in the early hours of May 11, 2024. (North Vancouver RCMP handout)
The Vancouver Barwatch program is upping its current groping ban to two years from one, the organization announced May 13, 2024. (Pixabay)

Vancouver barwatch program increases groping ban to 2 years

Offenders will also be immediately evicted, and the incident will be reported to Vancouver police

The Vancouver Barwatch program is upping its current groping ban to two years from one, the organization announced May 13, 2024. (Pixabay)
Whitney Burnand was in a freak accident in 1993 when she was five years old when the boat she was on in Ladysmith harbour exploded. Burnand was left with burns on 55 per cent of her body. (Whitney Burnand/Contributed to Black Press Media)

B.C. camp helped teen left with burns on 55% of her body after boat accident

The Hometown Heroes Lottery supports the B.C. Burn Fund and its annual week-long camp

Whitney Burnand was in a freak accident in 1993 when she was five years old when the boat she was on in Ladysmith harbour exploded. Burnand was left with burns on 55 per cent of her body. (Whitney Burnand/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Coquitlam RCMP is looking for additional victims after police recovered more than $50,000 worth of sports memorabilia that was stolen from a storage locker. (Coquitlam RCMP handout)

$50K worth of NHL, NFL, other sports memorabilia recovered by B.C. RCMP

Stolen items included signed Wayne Gretzky, Magic Johnson jerseys and Muhammad Ali photos

Coquitlam RCMP is looking for additional victims after police recovered more than $50,000 worth of sports memorabilia that was stolen from a storage locker. (Coquitlam RCMP handout)
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipalities issued an evacuation alert May 9, 2024 at the recommendation of BC Widlfire Service due to the potential risk of wildfires in the Patry and Nogah creek areas. (Northern Rockies Regional Municipalities)

2 wildfires lead to evacuation alerts in northeastern B.C.

North Rockies Regional Municipalities issues alerts in Patry and Nogah creek areas

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipalities issued an evacuation alert May 9, 2024 at the recommendation of BC Widlfire Service due to the potential risk of wildfires in the Patry and Nogah creek areas. (Northern Rockies Regional Municipalities)
A police officer runs past debris and fires after rioters burned police cars after the Vancouver Canucks were defeated by the Boston Bruins in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday June 15, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Collaboration key in keeping Canuck viewing parties family-friendly

Vancouver is planning smaller, neighbourhood gatherings for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs

A police officer runs past debris and fires after rioters burned police cars after the Vancouver Canucks were defeated by the Boston Bruins in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday June 15, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
ICBC CEO David Wong says eligible drivers will get a $110-rebate in summer 2024 after better-than-expected investment returns. (The Canadian Press files)

$110-rebate coming to B.C. drivers by end of July: ICBC CEO

No increase in basic insurance rate until at least March 1, 2026

ICBC CEO David Wong says eligible drivers will get a $110-rebate in summer 2024 after better-than-expected investment returns. (The Canadian Press files)