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Port Alberni’s overdose prevention site serves 200-300 clients daily, said Robyn Hesby, frontline support worker, and Lexi Kossenko, manager. (Alexandra Mehl photo)

Workers on front line of B.C. toxic drug crisis ‘feel every single death’

Building relationships and celebrating success stories makes difficult job worthwhile

  • Feb 27, 2024
Port Alberni’s overdose prevention site serves 200-300 clients daily, said Robyn Hesby, frontline support worker, and Lexi Kossenko, manager. (Alexandra Mehl photo)
Friends and family members of the five men who died when a crane collapsed in downtown Kelowna on July 12 were joined by hundreds of people for a vigil that was hosted Friday, July 16, 2021, near the site of the collapse. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)

Families still awaiting answers in 2021 Kelowna crane collapse

Worksafe BC probe finished but still unreleased, despite police making charge recommendation

  • Feb 27, 2024
Friends and family members of the five men who died when a crane collapsed in downtown Kelowna on July 12 were joined by hundreds of people for a vigil that was hosted Friday, July 16, 2021, near the site of the collapse. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)
A Via Rail employee stands beside the entrance to a new train on display at the train station in Ottawa, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Via Rail says it’s time to start replacing its aging fleet of rail cars

Many cars were built between 1946 and 1955, and serve a network of 10,000 kilometres

  • Feb 27, 2024
A Via Rail employee stands beside the entrance to a new train on display at the train station in Ottawa, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Langley Township Fire and other emergency responders were called to a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway at 248th Street on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
At least three vehicles were on fire on the Trans-Canada Highway at 248th Street on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. (Mike Wieikum/Special to the Langley Advance Times_

VIDEO: Drivers escape fiery three-vehicle crash on B.C. highway

Westbound traffic is stopped as emergency crews deal with the incident

  • Feb 26, 2024
Langley Township Fire and other emergency responders were called to a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway at 248th Street on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
At least three vehicles were on fire on the Trans-Canada Highway at 248th Street on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. (Mike Wieikum/Special to the Langley Advance Times_
In 2023, nearly every vehicle segment saw increased sales over 2022, especially the compact SUV — which maintained its status as Canada’s highest volume segment.

Automotive sector makes strong post-pandemic return to form in 2023

By Blair Qualey As most people will appreciate, 2022 was a year…

  • Feb 25, 2024
In 2023, nearly every vehicle segment saw increased sales over 2022, especially the compact SUV — which maintained its status as Canada’s highest volume segment.
Cameron Schmidt’s hat-trick led the way for the Vancouver Giants on Saturday night, Feb. 24, in a 7-1 win over the Kamloops Blazers in front of more than 4,200 fans at the Langley Events Centre. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

On the rebound, Vancouver Giants down Kamloops Blazers

Ninth consecutive win on home ice follows loss to Kelowna

  • Feb 25, 2024
Cameron Schmidt’s hat-trick led the way for the Vancouver Giants on Saturday night, Feb. 24, in a 7-1 win over the Kamloops Blazers in front of more than 4,200 fans at the Langley Events Centre. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)
2024 Acura Integra Type-S has a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, generating an impressive 320 horsepower. Keith Morgan photo

2024 Acura Integra Type-S: A wolf in sheep’s clothing

By Keith Morgan The 2024 Acura Integra Type-S has eye pleasing sleek…

  • Feb 25, 2024
2024 Acura Integra Type-S has a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, generating an impressive 320 horsepower. Keith Morgan photo
The Lhtako Dene Nation celebrated by BC Winter Games by inviting all athletes, coaches, and volunteers to a party at their new arbour. (Jordy Cunningham/Black Press Media)

A celebration of games and partnership at the Lhtako Dene First Nation

Athletes enjoyed games and snacks at a celebration at the new Lhtako Dene arbour

The Lhtako Dene Nation celebrated by BC Winter Games by inviting all athletes, coaches, and volunteers to a party at their new arbour. (Jordy Cunningham/Black Press Media)
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT-Premium tester costs $57,048 plus taxes. The base price for the ES version, one of five main trims, is $46,538. Mitsubishi photo

Mitsubishi’s almost-self-driving plug-in hybrid sports ute

By Keith Morgan The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is as near a self-driving…

  • Feb 25, 2024
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT-Premium tester costs $57,048 plus taxes. The base price for the ES version, one of five main trims, is $46,538. Mitsubishi photo
Black Press reporter Jordy Cunningham interviewing Jaime Wong, assistant judo coach for Zone 5. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)

Judo athlete turned coach returns to BC Winter Games

Jaime Wong competed in judo in two previous games

  • Feb 24, 2024
Black Press reporter Jordy Cunningham interviewing Jaime Wong, assistant judo coach for Zone 5. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)
A screenshot of the VRBO listing for Laurinda Summers vacation rental at Big White taken Jan 16, 2024 stating the rental is pet friendly. (VRBO.com)

Rental warning: Vacation to Big White soured by hidden costs

The family stayed at a rental home on the mountain to ring in the new year

  • Feb 22, 2024
A screenshot of the VRBO listing for Laurinda Summers vacation rental at Big White taken Jan 16, 2024 stating the rental is pet friendly. (VRBO.com)
The Point Resort in Adams Lake is being destroyed by fire. (Mel Kovaltsenko/Facebook)

Shuswap resort owner loses home to fire

The owner and his dog made it out safely

  • Feb 21, 2024
The Point Resort in Adams Lake is being destroyed by fire. (Mel Kovaltsenko/Facebook)
Friends and family gather at Ben Lee Park for a vigil for 15-year-old Tristan Seeger who was stuck and killed by a vehicle on Oct. 21. The incident is being investigated as a homicide. (Brittany Webster/Black Press Media)

Kelowna mom who lost son speaks out after B.C. teens ‘deliberately’ hit by car

Youth were chased and struck by a vehicle in Abbotsford on Feb. 14

  • Feb 21, 2024
Friends and family gather at Ben Lee Park for a vigil for 15-year-old Tristan Seeger who was stuck and killed by a vehicle on Oct. 21. The incident is being investigated as a homicide. (Brittany Webster/Black Press Media)
The Transportation Safety Board began a Class 3 investigation for the train collision east of Revelstoke on Saturday, Feb. 16. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)

Crew member with serious injuries after train collision east of Revelstoke

The Transportation Board of Canada is investigating the incident

  • Feb 20, 2024
The Transportation Safety Board began a Class 3 investigation for the train collision east of Revelstoke on Saturday, Feb. 16. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Vancouver Giants defeated the Spokane Chiefs 6-3 at the Langley Events Centre Monday, Feb 19, playing in their fourth game in six days (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A fatigued Vancouver Giants pull off a win at home against Spokane

‘You could see it in our legs’ coach says

  • Feb 20, 2024
Vancouver Giants defeated the Spokane Chiefs 6-3 at the Langley Events Centre Monday, Feb 19, playing in their fourth game in six days (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Portland Winterhawks took down the Vancouver Giants 8-3 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night, Feb, 17, in a game that saw the two clubs combine for 116 minutes in penalties and nearly 20 power plays. (Keith Dwiggens/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Giants winning streak snapped by Portland Winterhawks

Game saw both teams rack up a combined 116 penalty minutes

  • Feb 18, 2024
Portland Winterhawks took down the Vancouver Giants 8-3 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night, Feb, 17, in a game that saw the two clubs combine for 116 minutes in penalties and nearly 20 power plays. (Keith Dwiggens/Special to Langley Advance Times)
From left to right, Ashley Simpson’s mother Cindy, father John, sister Amanda Langlois, cousin Bobbie-Lynn McGean gather outside the Salmon Arm Law Courts on Oct. 30 after Derek Favell pleads guilty to killing Ashley Simpson. (Martha Wickett photo)

WestJet agrees to rebook flights for family of Salmon Arm murder victim

Family will be able to attend the sentencing hearing for man charged with killing Ashley Simpson

  • Feb 16, 2024
From left to right, Ashley Simpson’s mother Cindy, father John, sister Amanda Langlois, cousin Bobbie-Lynn McGean gather outside the Salmon Arm Law Courts on Oct. 30 after Derek Favell pleads guilty to killing Ashley Simpson. (Martha Wickett photo)
Jessie Simpson embraces his mom Sue. He was left with brain damage and in a wheelchair after being attacked with a baseball bat in 2016. (Sue Simpson)

B.C. baseball bat attack victim’s mom still fighting for what he’s owed

Sue Simpson continues court battle to claim civil suit award as son Jessie’s memory slowly returns

  • Feb 15, 2024
Jessie Simpson embraces his mom Sue. He was left with brain damage and in a wheelchair after being attacked with a baseball bat in 2016. (Sue Simpson)
The story of the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program is showcased in the B.C. documentary Dirt Relations. iymbp.ca photo

Indigenous youth mountain biking film blazes trail to Vancouver festival

Documentary focuses on B.C. mountain biking program for Indigenous youth

  • Feb 15, 2024
The story of the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program is showcased in the B.C. documentary Dirt Relations. iymbp.ca photo
Rugby Sevens in Vancouver gold medal, designed by Musqueam artist Aleen Sparrow. (Handout photo)

Rugby 7s gold medal features Musqueam Nation’s ‘spirit of resilience’

Aleen Sparrow designed this year’s gold medal

  • Feb 15, 2024
Rugby Sevens in Vancouver gold medal, designed by Musqueam artist Aleen Sparrow. (Handout photo)