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Take a natural approach to weed control

Take a natural approach to weed control

Baking soda and epsom salts are just two of the kitchen ingredients you can use to control weeds

  • May 10, 2017
Take a natural approach to weed control
Kehar Sangha will be back in court May 16. (Citizen file)
Kehar Sangha will be back in court May 16. (Citizen file)
Ben LeFranc is among six Okanagan players taking part in B.C. Hockey’s Male U15 Provincial Camp at the South Okanagan Events Centre May 11 to 14.                                 Western News file photo

B.C. Hockey holding under-15 camp

B.C. Hockey is holding a under-15 camp with 160 players

  • May 10, 2017
Ben LeFranc is among six Okanagan players taking part in B.C. Hockey’s Male U15 Provincial Camp at the South Okanagan Events Centre May 11 to 14.                                 Western News file photo
ELECTION 2017: Abbotsford voting results

ELECTION 2017: Abbotsford voting results

All polls have reported in three local ridings

  • May 10, 2017
ELECTION 2017: Abbotsford voting results
Eva Solano earned a gold medal on the balance beam at the Richmond Oval.                                 -Image credit: Contributor

OGC athletes in Calgary and Richmond

Trampoline athletes compete in Canada Cup, while artistic gymnastics were at Delta Invitational

  • May 10, 2017
Eva Solano earned a gold medal on the balance beam at the Richmond Oval.                                 -Image credit: Contributor
spallumcheentwp.bc.ca                                 Maps show where Spallumcheen residents can locate sandbags to help mitigate flooding.

Township upgrades emergency centre

Spallumcheen upgrades EOC to Level 2 ahead of Thursday’s anticipated thunderstorm

  • May 10, 2017
spallumcheentwp.bc.ca                                 Maps show where Spallumcheen residents can locate sandbags to help mitigate flooding.
BC Libs win in South Surrey, BC NDP in North Surrey

BC Libs win in South Surrey, BC NDP in North Surrey

Election night in South Surrey/White Rock

  • May 10, 2017
BC Libs win in South Surrey, BC NDP in North Surrey
Juggling work and lifestyle

Juggling work and lifestyle

Is it getting harder to seperate work from free time, or is it just our perception?

  • May 10, 2017
Juggling work and lifestyle
Stelly’s Secondary jazz band won gold at the 2017 Con Brio Music Festival in Sun Peaks, BC. (Submitted)

Stelly’s Secondary students hit all the right notes at Sun Peaks Con Brio Music Festival

Central Saanich music students hit all the right notes at a BC music festival last weekend.

  • May 10, 2017
Stelly’s Secondary jazz band won gold at the 2017 Con Brio Music Festival in Sun Peaks, BC. (Submitted)
Storm, stream flow advisory issued for Shuswap

Storm, stream flow advisory issued for Shuswap

River levels expected to rapidly rise as rain returns to region

  • May 10, 2017
Storm, stream flow advisory issued for Shuswap
Former B.C. Liberal MLA Arnie Hamilton showed his support for Esquimalt-Metchosin Liberal candidate Barb Desjardins on election night. The Esquimalt Mayor fell short of victory, losing handily to the NDP’s Mitzi Dean in what’s been an orange stronghold for over a decade, since Hamilton held office from 2001 to 2005.                                 Octavian Lacatusu/Black Press

Esquimalt Mayor ‘disappointed’ following provincial election loss

Barb Desjardins finished a distant second in the riding, Andy MacKinnon takes third for Greens

  • May 10, 2017
Former B.C. Liberal MLA Arnie Hamilton showed his support for Esquimalt-Metchosin Liberal candidate Barb Desjardins on election night. The Esquimalt Mayor fell short of victory, losing handily to the NDP’s Mitzi Dean in what’s been an orange stronghold for over a decade, since Hamilton held office from 2001 to 2005.                                 Octavian Lacatusu/Black Press
Dispel Canadian myths and support a good cause

Dispel Canadian myths and support a good cause

Westshore Town Centre operator will donate 50 cents to Canadian Red Cross for each completed survey

  • May 10, 2017
Dispel Canadian myths and support a good cause
ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Cloverdale, Liberal Marvin Hunt edges NDP’s Smith

ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Cloverdale, Liberal Marvin Hunt edges NDP’s Smith

“I really enjoy the unique community of Cloverdale,” Hunt said. “It’s just a great honour.”

  • May 10, 2017
ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Cloverdale, Liberal Marvin Hunt edges NDP’s Smith

Municipality applies for grant funding

Three applications will be submitted for community projects

  • May 10, 2017
Takaya and the Salish Sea

Takaya and the Salish Sea

How the Discovery Island Wolf helps protect our local waters

  • May 10, 2017
Takaya and the Salish Sea
The City of Vernon is urging residents to prepare for high water. (photo submitted)

Vernon prepares for flooding

Current long-range weather forecasts indicate rainfall in the region and the potential for high-flow conditions is likely

  • May 10, 2017
The City of Vernon is urging residents to prepare for high water. (photo submitted)
BC NDP leader and Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA-elect John Horgan, here meeting supporters at a campaign rally in Nanaimo, used an aggressive campaign to boost his party’s seats in the legislature. Nicholas Pescod/Black Press

EDITORIAL: West Shore remains an NDP stronghold

Leader John Horgan helps party carry Vancouver Island again

  • May 10, 2017
BC NDP leader and Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA-elect John Horgan, here meeting supporters at a campaign rally in Nanaimo, used an aggressive campaign to boost his party’s seats in the legislature. Nicholas Pescod/Black Press
ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Panorama, voters give NDP’s Jinny Sims the nod (VIDEO)

ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Panorama, voters give NDP’s Jinny Sims the nod (VIDEO)

In the past, Surrey-Panorama has been a riding of musical chairs, where MLAs are concerned.

  • May 10, 2017
ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Panorama, voters give NDP’s Jinny Sims the nod (VIDEO)
RCMP are seeking a person of interest as part of their ongoing investigation of the fire that destroyed the French Creek Bakery and Cafe on April 28. — Adam Kveton Photo

RCMP seek person of interest in Parksville fire

Witnesses say man seen smoking behind building shortly before April 28 blaze

  • May 10, 2017
RCMP are seeking a person of interest as part of their ongoing investigation of the fire that destroyed the French Creek Bakery and Cafe on April 28. — Adam Kveton Photo

EDITORIAL: Adding up the school numbers

Declining youth population may prompt future school closure discussions

  • May 10, 2017