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Pilfering starts just 40 minutes after new B.C. grocery store’s opening

12 shoplifting reports in first 3 days for new Prince George Buy-Low Foods

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Second Dawson Creek body identified, two B.C. men remain missing

Darylyn Supernant was the cousin of Renee Didier, whose body was identified last month

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Guardian Gisele Martin shares a moment with an old growth tree. The provincial government is currently accepting public submissions for plans for two conservancies in Clayoquot Sound following discussions with Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations. (Submitted photo)

B.C.’s ‘war in the woods’ battlegrounds to be permanently protected

10 new conservancies announced to protect Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Sound

A now closed fish farm within B.C.’s Discovery Islands region. Photo courtesy Sheri Beaulieu/Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

Federal decision on controversial B.C. fish farms expected

Simultaneous announcements scheduled in Vancouver and Ottawa over future of industry

A now closed fish farm within B.C.’s Discovery Islands region. Photo courtesy Sheri Beaulieu/Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance
Many cities across B.C. recorded the hottest days of their histories during the ‘heat dome’ heatwave that blanketed much of the Pacific Northwest at the end June of 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)

Heat wave or heat dome? Experts weigh in on the difference

Not everyone agrees there’s a difference, but they all agree they will continue

Many cities across B.C. recorded the hottest days of their histories during the ‘heat dome’ heatwave that blanketed much of the Pacific Northwest at the end June of 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)
A WestJet logo is seen in the domestic check-in area at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, May 19, 2023. The WestJet Group has cancelled about 40 flights in anticipation of a possible strike by its aircraft maintenance workers on Thursday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

WestJet cancels multiple flights as mechanics strike looms

Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association poised to walk off the job as early as Thursday night

A WestJet logo is seen in the domestic check-in area at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, May 19, 2023. The WestJet Group has cancelled about 40 flights in anticipation of a possible strike by its aircraft maintenance workers on Thursday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid (97), is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

McDavid, Oilers beat Panthers 5-3 to force Game 6 in Stanley Cup final

Superstar captain has two goals and two assists in Edmonton win

Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid (97), is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
FILE - New York Giants’ Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972. Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo, File)

Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

Outfielder batted .301, hit 660 home runs, totalled 3,293 hits

FILE - New York Giants’ Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972. Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo, File)
A person walks past signs showing Nijjar at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Modi effigy paraded in Vancouver on anniversary of Nijjar’s murder

B.C. temple leader’s death marked with mock murder trial outside the Indian consulate

A person walks past signs showing Nijjar at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek reaches for a blocked shot by goaltender Thatcher Demko with Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde skating behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Hronek inks 8-year extension to stay with the Canucks

Vancouver signs defenceman to a deal averaging $7.25M a year

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek reaches for a blocked shot by goaltender Thatcher Demko with Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde skating behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Web Summit will begin hosting its final Collision tech conference in Toronto today. Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI" speaks at the Collision conference in Toronto on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

AI sci-fi doomsday scenario? Call this expert skeptical

‘That’s a sci-fi narrative and I am empathetic, but I just don’t think it’s true’

Web Summit will begin hosting its final Collision tech conference in Toronto today. Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI" speaks at the Collision conference in Toronto on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Leading the B.C. Lions to their first win of the season earned quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. the nod as top offensive player on the CFL honour roll Tuesday. Adams Jr., left, passes while being pursued by Calgary Stampeders’ Micah Teitz during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions QB Vernon Adams Jr. named CFL’s top offensive player

Performance in home-opener against Calgary earns both honour and a victory

Leading the B.C. Lions to their first win of the season earned quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. the nod as top offensive player on the CFL honour roll Tuesday. Adams Jr., left, passes while being pursued by Calgary Stampeders’ Micah Teitz during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A renovated cruise ship known as a “floatel” is seen at anchor in the harbour in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘Floatel’ anchored off Nanaimo ordered to Squamish

Squamish yet to give former cruise ship-turned LNG construction crew quarters permission

A renovated cruise ship known as a “floatel” is seen at anchor in the harbour in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Premier David Eby says British Columbia urgently needs information from Canada’s spy agency to help combat alleged foreign interference at the provincial level. Eby speaks during the media availability at the 2024 Western Premiers Conference in Whitehorse, Monday, June 10, 2024. CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick

Nijjar killing cited as Eby urges feds to help with foreign interference

B.C. premier urges PM to provide better interference information to protect province

Premier David Eby says British Columbia urgently needs information from Canada’s spy agency to help combat alleged foreign interference at the provincial level. Eby speaks during the media availability at the 2024 Western Premiers Conference in Whitehorse, Monday, June 10, 2024. CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick
The Senate has passed a government bill that would ban the use of replacement workers during a legal strike in a federally regulated workplace and it is now set to become law. An overall view of the Senate is shown in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Replacement worker ban approved for Canada’s federal workplaces

‘Anti-scab’ legislation passes Senate, likely to become law sometime next year

The Senate has passed a government bill that would ban the use of replacement workers during a legal strike in a federally regulated workplace and it is now set to become law. An overall view of the Senate is shown in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Jillian Climie, a compensation expert and co-founder of Vancouver-based consulting company Thoughtful Co., says employees should take time to research and read up on what the company has to offer in perks and benefits before seeing HR. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sophie Warwick, *MAN

Vacation, health benefits, pension: your compensation is more than your pay

Pay attention to what else your employer is offering so you don’t leave money on the table

Jillian Climie, a compensation expert and co-founder of Vancouver-based consulting company Thoughtful Co., says employees should take time to research and read up on what the company has to offer in perks and benefits before seeing HR. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sophie Warwick, *MAN
Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) shoots in front of Mavericks centre Dereck Lively II (2) as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, defends during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Mavericks

Jaylen Brown nets 21 points and was voted the NBA Finals MVP

Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) shoots in front of Mavericks centre Dereck Lively II (2) as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, defends during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Environment Canada says an unseasonable cool air mass over southern B.C. has broken minimum temperature records, including one dating back about 70 years. A rainbow can been seen over where the Fraser and Thompson rivers meet in Lytton, B.C., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marissa Tiel

Cool air over southern B.C. brings record-breaking low temperatures

Trail and Bella Bella among the B.C. communities experiencing unusual cold

Environment Canada says an unseasonable cool air mass over southern B.C. has broken minimum temperature records, including one dating back about 70 years. A rainbow can been seen over where the Fraser and Thompson rivers meet in Lytton, B.C., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marissa Tiel
Environment Canada says a heat wave descending on parts of Ontario this week is expected to bring dangerously high temperatures. People cool off along the Humber River in Toronto on Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Thermometers swell back east as heat warnings issued in Ontario

Temperatures in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa could feel as hot as 45 C

Environment Canada says a heat wave descending on parts of Ontario this week is expected to bring dangerously high temperatures. People cool off along the Humber River in Toronto on Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the province is moving to ban cellphones in kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms starting in the fall. Nicolaides is sworn into cabinet, in Edmonton, Friday, June 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Alberta bans cellphones in school classrooms this fall

Personal devices must be turned off and stored out of sight during class time

Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the province is moving to ban cellphones in kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms starting in the fall. Nicolaides is sworn into cabinet, in Edmonton, Friday, June 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.