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The Banff Springs Hotel is in Banff National Park, in Alberta. Do you know when this park was established? (Contributed)

QUIZ: Are you ready for the start of spring?

The season of new life and new growth officially begins on March 19

The Banff Springs Hotel is in Banff National Park, in Alberta. Do you know when this park was established? (Contributed)
The GMC HUMMER EV SUV completes the HUMMER EV family and features a 126.7-inch wheelbase for tight proportions and a maneuverable body, providing remarkable on- and off-road capability. Photo courtesy GMC

Meet the electrifying Hummer EV

Humvee fans owe thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger

  • Mar 18, 2024
The GMC HUMMER EV SUV completes the HUMMER EV family and features a 126.7-inch wheelbase for tight proportions and a maneuverable body, providing remarkable on- and off-road capability. Photo courtesy GMC
Tesla’s Cybertruck boasts massive towing capacity and loads of storage.

See Tesla’s Cybertruck at the Vancouver International Auto Show

Tesla boasts that its Cybertruck’s glass can resist the impact of a baseball at 112 km/h!

  • Mar 18, 2024
Tesla’s Cybertruck boasts massive towing capacity and loads of storage.
This image of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, can be seen on Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Junction City, Ohio. (Wikimedia Commons)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, a time to celebrate all things Irish

This image of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, can be seen on Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Junction City, Ohio. (Wikimedia Commons)
Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri (91) brings the puck down the ice as St. Louis Blues’ Brayden Schenn (10) defends during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 23, 2022, in St. Louis. For which team does Kadri now play? (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Ramadan and Islam?

Ramadan, an important observance for Muslims around the world, begins on March 10

Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri (91) brings the puck down the ice as St. Louis Blues’ Brayden Schenn (10) defends during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 23, 2022, in St. Louis. For which team does Kadri now play? (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
IOENOS Grenadier. The Vancouver International Auto Show returns March 20 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Photo courtesy VIAS

Vancouver Auto Show revs up for its spring return

Major redesign provides an ELEVATED auto experience

  • Mar 4, 2024
IOENOS Grenadier. The Vancouver International Auto Show returns March 20 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Photo courtesy VIAS
Campbell River artist Glen Green has become a steady producer of images for coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Silver coin’s West Coast orca scene a natural for Vancouver Island artist

Image adorns Royal Canadian Mint’s This is Canada series’ Wondrous Waters theme

Campbell River artist Glen Green has become a steady producer of images for coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Displaced Japanese Canadians leaving the Vancouver area after being prohibited by law from entering a protected area within 100 miles of the coast in BC. This archival photo was featured in the Broken Promises exhibit at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre on Sept. 26, 2020. When did the federal government issue an apology for the internment of Japanese Canadians? (Image provided courtesy of NNMCC.)

QUIZ: An ongoing quest to end discrimination

March 1 is Zero Discrimination Day, an effort to help end all forms of discrimination

Displaced Japanese Canadians leaving the Vancouver area after being prohibited by law from entering a protected area within 100 miles of the coast in BC. This archival photo was featured in the Broken Promises exhibit at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre on Sept. 26, 2020. When did the federal government issue an apology for the internment of Japanese Canadians? (Image provided courtesy of NNMCC.)
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)
There are plenty of books on the shelves at libraries and bookstores. However, there are also attempts to have some books banned or pulled from library shelves. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Understanding the freedom to read

Book challenges and attempts to ban books continues in Canada

There are plenty of books on the shelves at libraries and bookstores. However, there are also attempts to have some books banned or pulled from library shelves. (Black Press file photo)
Components of a BRNKL monitoring system. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Coast guard, navy and global boaters rely on B.C. firm’s monitoring tech

Devices tracking derelict boats as Barnacle Systems also aims to bring boaters peace of mind

Components of a BRNKL monitoring system. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
A minimum $5 donation to the Red Panda Network earns the contributor a chance to name a cockroach at the Greater Vancouver Zoo after an ex or someone else considered “a bug.” (Screengrab/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Lower Mainland zoo puts twist on week of love

Naming a cockroach after an ex or anyone considered a bug could earn private red panda visit

A minimum $5 donation to the Red Panda Network earns the contributor a chance to name a cockroach at the Greater Vancouver Zoo after an ex or someone else considered “a bug.” (Screengrab/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Winners Maddie, left, and Nyang Nyang are adjusting to their newfound fame after being pin-ups in last year’s BC SPCA Calendar, with the contest now open for voting and submissions to the 2025 edition. (BC SPCA photo)

Pin-up pets sought for BC SPCA calendar

Annual fundraiser now open for votes and submissions

Winners Maddie, left, and Nyang Nyang are adjusting to their newfound fame after being pin-ups in last year’s BC SPCA Calendar, with the contest now open for voting and submissions to the 2025 edition. (BC SPCA photo)
Eby hands out candy as he takes part in the parade Saturday along 30th Street. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

David Eby attends and takes part in Vernon Winter Carnival

David Eby took part in several events, including the parade, during a two-day visit to the North OK

Eby hands out candy as he takes part in the parade Saturday along 30th Street. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
There are a lot of television viewing choices available. (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about what’s on TV?

New television shows will be aired starting in February, 2024

There are a lot of television viewing choices available. (Pixabay.com)
Eric Falkenberg created a larger-than-life display to help people get excited about the upcoming Superbowl.(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Super silly sculptures for Super Bowl at Kelowna Save-On-Foods

8 sculptures celebrate the spirit of the Super Bowl at Kelowna’s Save-On-Foods

Eric Falkenberg created a larger-than-life display to help people get excited about the upcoming Superbowl.(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left to right, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole take part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Do you know which party received the greatest share of the popular vote in that election? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy?

In 2024, more than 50 countries, with half the world’s population, will hold national elections

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left to right, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole take part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Do you know which party received the greatest share of the popular vote in that election? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Bunbun in the safe hands of a Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue volunteer. (RCMSAR - Facebook)

Sooke rescue mission hops to bunny’s aid

Bunbun stranded in a sailboat stuck in ice

Bunbun in the safe hands of a Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue volunteer. (RCMSAR - Facebook)
Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for winter travel?

During snowy and icy conditions, getting around can have unique challenges

Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)
Faith Johnson-Jourdain, a Grade 12 student at Mount Boucherie with her art from the school’s Indigenous Art class. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Central Okanagan school a leader in education through an Indigenous lens

The Indigenous Art course at Mount Boucherie Secondary School empowers students to learn in a unique way

Faith Johnson-Jourdain, a Grade 12 student at Mount Boucherie with her art from the school’s Indigenous Art class. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)