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Anne Tolmie says her home was broken into six times while she was in the hospital. (Mark Page/News Staff)

Neighbours rally after thieves hit hospitalized B.C. senior’s home 6 times

Neighbours join to help clean and secure house, owner critical of police response

  • May 29, 2024
Anne Tolmie says her home was broken into six times while she was in the hospital. (Mark Page/News Staff)
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross NOIR is very drivable in city and highway, and is easy to park. Keith Morgan photo

Mitsubishi takes on the big guys with its Eclipse NOIR sport-ute

By Keith Morgan It’s a challenge to champion the subsidiary of a…

  • May 29, 2024
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross NOIR is very drivable in city and highway, and is easy to park. Keith Morgan photo
Dozens marched down West Saanich Road in W̱JOȽEȽP near Brentwood Bay to honour missing and murdered Indigenous relatives on May 5, Red Dress Day. Photo by Mike Graeme

B.C. Indigenous matriarchs knit fundraising campaign to reclaim land

Rematriate Stewardship project to bring housing and land to women and families on Vancouver Island

  • May 28, 2024
Dozens marched down West Saanich Road in W̱JOȽEȽP near Brentwood Bay to honour missing and murdered Indigenous relatives on May 5, Red Dress Day. Photo by Mike Graeme
In the specially outfitted Grey Cup Festival caravan, the Grey Cup Festival Tour of B.C., powered by LiUNA Local 1611, will make its way through the province, beginning May 31. Photo courtesy 2024 Grey Cup Festival

Grey Cup Festival Tour of B.C. is coming to a town near you

Summer-long tour kicks off May 31; Grey Cup tickets on sale June 4

  • May 27, 2024
In the specially outfitted Grey Cup Festival caravan, the Grey Cup Festival Tour of B.C., powered by LiUNA Local 1611, will make its way through the province, beginning May 31. Photo courtesy 2024 Grey Cup Festival
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
Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition returns to the Britannia Mine Museum on June 7 and 8. Photo courtesy of Britannia Mine Museum.

Richard ‘Dick’ and Mary Lou Sutton

The Sutton family is having a Celebration of Life for Mary Lou…

  • May 25, 2024
The three powertrain choices for the TX include a base turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder, a hybrid that uses a 2.4-litre cylinder four-cylinder, and a plug-in hybrid fitted with a 3.5-litre V-6. PHOTO: LEXUS

2024 Lexus TX: Fuel-sipping luxury cruiser is designed to keep everyone comfy

Toyota’s luxury brand is a class leader when it comes to offering…

  • May 23, 2024
The three powertrain choices for the TX include a base turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder, a hybrid that uses a 2.4-litre cylinder four-cylinder, and a plug-in hybrid fitted with a 3.5-litre V-6. PHOTO: LEXUS
B.C.’s bill 13 was approved in the legislature on April 4. (Don Denton)

B.C. legislation changes take effect for First Nations land ownership rights

The legislation allows federally recognized First Nations to hold land directly

  • May 22, 2024
B.C.’s bill 13 was approved in the legislature on April 4. (Don Denton)
B.C. Premier David Eby and Blair Qualey, from B.C.’s New Car Dealers Association, mark the annual EV Day at the B.C. Legislature. NCDA photo

A week of milestones: EV Day at the Legislature and NCDA’s AGM

By Blair Qualey Last week, B.C.’s New Car Dealers Association hosted its…

  • May 22, 2024
B.C. Premier David Eby and Blair Qualey, from B.C.’s New Car Dealers Association, mark the annual EV Day at the B.C. Legislature. NCDA photo
Megan Beckmann (left) and Monique Saebels are trying to keep their hopes up standing outside of the new Okanagan College dorms they are temporarily housed in while evacuated from Hadgraft Wilson Place. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

Evacuated Kelowna apartment now deemed unsafe to enter

Pathways Abilities Society was able to offer limited access up until now

  • May 21, 2024
Megan Beckmann (left) and Monique Saebels are trying to keep their hopes up standing outside of the new Okanagan College dorms they are temporarily housed in while evacuated from Hadgraft Wilson Place. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
FILE - Sean “Diddy” Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of “The Four: Battle For Stardom” at the CBS Radford Studio Center on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. Newly released video Friday, May 17, 2024, appears to show Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he’s sorry, calls his actions ‘inexcusable’

Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a…

  • May 21, 2024
FILE - Sean “Diddy” Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of “The Four: Battle For Stardom” at the CBS Radford Studio Center on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. Newly released video Friday, May 17, 2024, appears to show Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
Each of Zazzle’s puzzle’s is based on full colour photographs that are printed on cardboard and mounted on chipboard. Photo courtesy Wheelbase Media

Parts Department: Aftermarket action

The puzzle of collector cars Zazzle caters to automotive enthusiasts with its…

  • May 20, 2024
Each of Zazzle’s puzzle’s is based on full colour photographs that are printed on cardboard and mounted on chipboard. Photo courtesy Wheelbase Media
Vancouver FC picked up their first-ever victory at Tim Hortons Field on Saturday, during an entertaining 2-1 win over Forge FC. (Jojo Yanjiao Qian/Forge FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: First road trip win of the season for Vancouver FC

Win on Hamilton turf also a first

  • May 18, 2024
Vancouver FC picked up their first-ever victory at Tim Hortons Field on Saturday, during an entertaining 2-1 win over Forge FC. (Jojo Yanjiao Qian/Forge FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
The area has no cell service, though Telus has posted a notice saying it “will continue to invest to bring you the latest connectivity, including our next-generation 5G network.” Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Safety options floated in wake of B.C. highway’s payphone closures

Highway part of Vancouver Island trunk radio system, cell service is spotty

  • May 17, 2024
The area has no cell service, though Telus has posted a notice saying it “will continue to invest to bring you the latest connectivity, including our next-generation 5G network.” Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Red Boutique Properties’ South Village townhomes were designed specifically with the idea of providing housing options for people in all phases of life. Photo courtesy Red Boutique Properties

South Village homes a great fit for people in all stages of life

Homes offer both flexibility and sought-after style

  • May 17, 2024
Red Boutique Properties’ South Village townhomes were designed specifically with the idea of providing housing options for people in all phases of life. Photo courtesy Red Boutique Properties
Scenic Yellowhead Highway in Mt. Robson Provincial Park. No matter where you roadtrip in British Columbia, wonderful experiences await!

Spring is here and it’s time to hit the road

By Blair Qualey As the winter chill melts away and the days…

  • May 16, 2024
Scenic Yellowhead Highway in Mt. Robson Provincial Park. No matter where you roadtrip in British Columbia, wonderful experiences await!
The top-level SX Prestige trim has second-row power-reclining “lounge” seats with foot rests for corporate-jet-style snoozing on long journeys. PHOTO: KIA

Meet the 2024 Kia Carnival

For packing people, goods and gear, this Kia is a competent ‘Carnival’ ride

  • May 15, 2024
The top-level SX Prestige trim has second-row power-reclining “lounge” seats with foot rests for corporate-jet-style snoozing on long journeys. PHOTO: KIA
Jessie Simpson enjoying the sunset on May 10, 2024. (Sue Simpson/Facebook)

Kamloops baseball bat attack survivor goes on vacation for 1st time in 8 years

Jessie Simpson will celebrate his 27th birthday at Cold Water Ranch

  • May 15, 2024
Jessie Simpson enjoying the sunset on May 10, 2024. (Sue Simpson/Facebook)
Carey Price signed autographs for Williams Lake U11 Timberwolves Development Team players and gave them some words of encouragement before a gold medal game in Kelowna on Jan. 28, 2024. (U11 Timberwolves photo)

Carey Price to receive honorary doctorate from UNBC

UNBC said Price has an impressive list of achievements both on and off the ice

  • May 15, 2024
Carey Price signed autographs for Williams Lake U11 Timberwolves Development Team players and gave them some words of encouragement before a gold medal game in Kelowna on Jan. 28, 2024. (U11 Timberwolves photo)
Raymond Bohn of Nav Canada and Elizabeth Brown of the Victoria Airport Authority at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new air traffic control tower. (Mark Page/News Staff)

New eco-friendly air traffic control tower going in at Vancouver Island airport

Tower to have improved line-of-sight, as well as being state-of-the-art and LEED certified

  • May 14, 2024
Raymond Bohn of Nav Canada and Elizabeth Brown of the Victoria Airport Authority at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new air traffic control tower. (Mark Page/News Staff)