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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks with Canadian Ambassador to France and Special Envoy to the European Union Stephane Dion as he arrives in Deauville, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Sun shines on Juno Beach as Canadians mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Trudeau, his French counterpart Gabriel Attal and Prince William among dignitaries visiting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks with Canadian Ambassador to France and Special Envoy to the European Union Stephane Dion as he arrives in Deauville, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A truck convoy of anti-COVID-19 vaccine mandate demonstrators block the highway at the busy Canada-U.S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade trial underway

Two men charged after RCMP found a cache of guns and ammunition

A truck convoy of anti-COVID-19 vaccine mandate demonstrators block the highway at the busy Canada-U.S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet stands on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Watching hockey hasn’t been easy for Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet recently. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks taught Oilers lessons that have been hard to watch: Tocchet

Vancouver coach can’t get away from thoughts about what his team could have done differently

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet stands on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Watching hockey hasn’t been easy for Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet recently. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Those at the UBCO encampment have requested to maintain anonymity for fear of repercussions from the public and law enforcement. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

‘Enhanced security’ expected at Kelowna UBCO graduation amidst protests

Both the UBCO graduation organizers and the People’s University for Gaza UBCO have made statements ahead of the June 6 and 7, convocation

Those at the UBCO encampment have requested to maintain anonymity for fear of repercussions from the public and law enforcement. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
The majority of the wool is used for producing clothing or blankets after it’s been cleaned. The wool near the rear is turned into mulch. (Jessica R. Durling/News Bulletin)

For the shear joy: 75-year-old B.C. widow intends keep sheep farm going

Nanaimo woman extolls the holistic benefits of hobby farming in an increasingly urban society

The majority of the wool is used for producing clothing or blankets after it’s been cleaned. The wool near the rear is turned into mulch. (Jessica R. Durling/News Bulletin)
‘B.C.’s strongest man’, Sean B. Hayes (left), alongside Kalem Nygren, will be heading to Duncan on July 1 for B.C.’s first-ever professional strongman show. The two men can be seen at Hayes’ home gym on the afternoon of June 1. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Two of B.C.’s strongest set to lift B.C.’s first pro strongman show

‘B.C.’s strongest man’, Sean B. Hayes, alongside Kalem Nygren, will be chasing title July 1 in Duncan

‘B.C.’s strongest man’, Sean B. Hayes (left), alongside Kalem Nygren, will be heading to Duncan on July 1 for B.C.’s first-ever professional strongman show. The two men can be seen at Hayes’ home gym on the afternoon of June 1. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
Tetsuumi Nagata, right, with fellow BBC National Orchestra of Wales musicians, Steve Hudson and Juan Gonzalez. (Submitted photo)

B.C. violin virtuoso honoured to perform at coronation of King Charles III

Tetsuumi Nagata was one of three violists at Westminster Abbey for last year’s occasion

Tetsuumi Nagata, right, with fellow BBC National Orchestra of Wales musicians, Steve Hudson and Juan Gonzalez. (Submitted photo)
A senior was saved from losing money to a crypto scam after the quick action from a convenience store owner in White Rock. (Stock file photo)

‘I automatically knew’: B.C. shop owner saves senior from Bitcoin scam

Scammers posed as Microsoft officials who needed money through Bitcoin for investigation

A senior was saved from losing money to a crypto scam after the quick action from a convenience store owner in White Rock. (Stock file photo)
Swallowing pain medication is the number one cause of poisoning, according to Island Health. (Metro Creative)

B.C. ICU doctor says parents need to better protect kids from poisonings

Nearly 10,000 children five and under were poisoned in B.C. in 2023

Swallowing pain medication is the number one cause of poisoning, according to Island Health. (Metro Creative)
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem Wednesday announced an interest rate cut of 0.25 per cent to 4.75 per cent, the first cut since March 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

B.C. housing starts, sales should increase after interest rate cut: experts

Bank of Canada lowers interest rate by 0.25 per cent to 4.75 per cent

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem Wednesday announced an interest rate cut of 0.25 per cent to 4.75 per cent, the first cut since March 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
British Columbia’s seniors advocate says seniors are feeling “invisible and forgotten” as they fall through cracks in the province’s existing support systems. Seniors rally at the corner of Hillside and Blanshard in support of a senior-friendly park at the former S.J. Willis Junior High School field in Victoria, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

‘Invisible and forgotten’: new advocate picks up torch for B.C. seniors

Dan Levitt says affordability top concern in his first report as B.C.’s senior’s advocate

British Columbia’s seniors advocate says seniors are feeling “invisible and forgotten” as they fall through cracks in the province’s existing support systems. Seniors rally at the corner of Hillside and Blanshard in support of a senior-friendly park at the former S.J. Willis Junior High School field in Victoria, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Actress Pamela Anderson adjusts her sunglasses during a press conference on the set of Sur Vie in Ile Bizzard, west of Montreal, Tuesday, August 9, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

TV gets cooking with Pamela Anderson among new Canadian offerings

Bryan Baeumler also in Corus fall/winter plans to focus on unscripted Canadian content

Actress Pamela Anderson adjusts her sunglasses during a press conference on the set of Sur Vie in Ile Bizzard, west of Montreal, Tuesday, August 9, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
A 2024 union survey on B.C. teachers found their workload has increased over the last year, while they still lack the time and resources to address student needs. (Pixabay)

B.C. teachers face increasing workload, fewer resources: union survey

Teachers’ union president says work conditions contributing to turn over, teacher shortage

A 2024 union survey on B.C. teachers found their workload has increased over the last year, while they still lack the time and resources to address student needs. (Pixabay)
The Vancouver Canucks say Daniel and Henrik Sedin are getting bigger coaching roles where they will be more involved with the day-today activities of both the NHL club and its American Hockey League affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. Daniel, left, and his twin brother Henrik, both of Sweden, walk onto the ice during a ceremony to retire their numbers before an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks promote Svejkovsky to assistant coach, expand Sedins’ roles

Vancouver reaches in-house to replace departing assistant Mike Yeo

The Vancouver Canucks say Daniel and Henrik Sedin are getting bigger coaching roles where they will be more involved with the day-today activities of both the NHL club and its American Hockey League affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. Daniel, left, and his twin brother Henrik, both of Sweden, walk onto the ice during a ceremony to retire their numbers before an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Tazé Moore chipped in with 14 points and eight assists as Vancouver Bandits downed the Stingers 93-90 in Edmonton on Tuesday, June 4. (Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits move up after win over Edmonton

Now tied for first in standings after coming back from 12-point deficit

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Tazé Moore chipped in with 14 points and eight assists as Vancouver Bandits downed the Stingers 93-90 in Edmonton on Tuesday, June 4. (Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Nicole Harvda poses next to her car following a race. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Havrda)

TSN airing documentary about B.C. female teen racing sensation

‘The Car Knows No Difference’ chronicles Nicole Havrda’s climb up the racing ranks

Nicole Harvda poses next to her car following a race. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Havrda)
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie, holding the Grey Cup, at the Sher-E-Punjab radio headquarters with Lions Punjabi-language broadcasters Taqdeer Thindal, right, and Harpreet Pandher on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (Contributed photo)

‘Historic moment’: Punjabi calls for all BC Lions football games this CFL season

The team kicks off in Toronto Sunday followed by home-opener at BC Place Stadium on June 15

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie, holding the Grey Cup, at the Sher-E-Punjab radio headquarters with Lions Punjabi-language broadcasters Taqdeer Thindal, right, and Harpreet Pandher on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (Contributed photo)
Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward (left) and Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal (right) are at odds over a Township push to de-integrate the RCMP detachment that serves both communities. (Langley Advance Times files)

Mayors at odds over splitting Langley RCMP

Dispute over confidential report, funding

Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward (left) and Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal (right) are at odds over a Township push to de-integrate the RCMP detachment that serves both communities. (Langley Advance Times files)
Approximately 30 Okanagan fruit growers gathered in front of Kelowna’s Ramada Inn where BC Tree Fruit Cooperative members were meeting on June 5, 2024. (Gary Barnes/Kelowna Capital News)

Okanagan growers continue to squeeze fruit co-op for answers

Growers have several concerns with how the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative conducts business

Approximately 30 Okanagan fruit growers gathered in front of Kelowna’s Ramada Inn where BC Tree Fruit Cooperative members were meeting on June 5, 2024. (Gary Barnes/Kelowna Capital News)
The Bank of Canada is seen through a bed of tulips in Ottawa on Monday, May 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for first time in 4 years

The Bank of Canada marked a major turning point in its fight…

The Bank of Canada is seen through a bed of tulips in Ottawa on Monday, May 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick