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Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne speaks Monday (June 3) at a press conference at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre in Abbotsford as Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens looks on. (Ryleigh Mulvihill/Abbotsford News)

‘Completely abandoned’: 3 B.C. mayors react after federal flood funds denied

Flood-mitigation applications rejected for Abbotsford, Merritt and Princeton

Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne speaks Monday (June 3) at a press conference at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre in Abbotsford as Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens looks on. (Ryleigh Mulvihill/Abbotsford News)
Photo posted by Ekene Anigbo on March 24, 2022. (@lololanski/Instagram)

Case for Naramata mother killed in gang conflict continues in Kelowna

Two alleged gang associates who are accused of killing the mother of a rival gang member will remain behind bars while awaiting a trial date

Photo posted by Ekene Anigbo on March 24, 2022. (@lololanski/Instagram)
Garry Peters noticed something was a little different as his B.C. Lions teammates filtered into training camp last month. Edmonton Elks’ Jermaine Brown Jr., back right, carries the ball as Peters defends during the first half of a pre-season CFL football game, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, May 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘A little more’: B.C. Lions prowling the preseason with Grey Cup purpose

‘We’ve got to do a little more this time around’

Garry Peters noticed something was a little different as his B.C. Lions teammates filtered into training camp last month. Edmonton Elks’ Jermaine Brown Jr., back right, carries the ball as Peters defends during the first half of a pre-season CFL football game, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, May 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Const. Johnstone Cochrane’s memorial plaque with his badge number sits in the VicPD’s hall of honour. Six VicPD officers have lost their lives while on duty. (Photo Submitted/ VicPD)

Mystery surrounds the murder of the VicPD constable killed over a century ago

Victoria Police Department honouring Const. Johnston Cochrane on the anniversary on his death

Const. Johnstone Cochrane’s memorial plaque with his badge number sits in the VicPD’s hall of honour. Six VicPD officers have lost their lives while on duty. (Photo Submitted/ VicPD)
The B.C. government says the Williams Lake First Nation is planning to excavate the site of a former residential school to recover possible human remains and has signed an agreement with the province and RCMP to guide the process. Flowers are seen on a fence surrounding a cemetery on the former grounds of St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School, in Williams Lake, B.C., Wednesday, March 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. First Nation prepares for potential school site excavation

Province, RCMP sign on to help Williams Lake First Nation with project

The B.C. government says the Williams Lake First Nation is planning to excavate the site of a former residential school to recover possible human remains and has signed an agreement with the province and RCMP to guide the process. Flowers are seen on a fence surrounding a cemetery on the former grounds of St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School, in Williams Lake, B.C., Wednesday, March 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Valour’s Jordan Swibel was named CPL player of the week after racking up 2 goals against Vancouver FC on Sunday. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A dark and stormy night ends badly for Vancouver FC

Despite loss in Winnipeg, still in second place in standings

Valour’s Jordan Swibel was named CPL player of the week after racking up 2 goals against Vancouver FC on Sunday. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
A spokeswoman for Squamish Search and Rescue in British Columbia says the area where three climbers have been missing since Friday is “socked in” with clouds and moisture, hampering efforts to find them. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘Socked in’ weather hampers hunt for missing B.C. mountaineers

Trio have been missing since Friday after setting out on a climbing expedition near Squamish

A spokeswoman for Squamish Search and Rescue in British Columbia says the area where three climbers have been missing since Friday is “socked in” with clouds and moisture, hampering efforts to find them. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The federal government has announced salmon fishery closures and mandatory speed limits in areas where southern resident killer whales forage and travel in the ongoing effort to protect the endangered species. Orca whales play in Chatham Sound near Prince Rupert, B.C., Friday, June, 22, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward

Speed limits, salmon fishing closures enacted to help B.C. orcas

Federal government announces restrictions in areas off southern Vancouver Island

The federal government has announced salmon fishery closures and mandatory speed limits in areas where southern resident killer whales forage and travel in the ongoing effort to protect the endangered species. Orca whales play in Chatham Sound near Prince Rupert, B.C., Friday, June, 22, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward
Manufacturers say a rail strike would raise expenses, lower sales and delay shipments, as industry groups grapple with looming uncertainty about key transport links. A CN Rail train moves cargo containers at the Centerm Container Terminal at port in Vancouver, on Friday, July 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Rail strike impact ‘significant or severe’: Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

9,300 workers could walk off the job if they are unable to reach new agreements

Manufacturers say a rail strike would raise expenses, lower sales and delay shipments, as industry groups grapple with looming uncertainty about key transport links. A CN Rail train moves cargo containers at the Centerm Container Terminal at port in Vancouver, on Friday, July 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Cyclists move along Victoria’s Esplanade, taking advantage of the temporary closure to vehicles. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

New B.C. laws mandate safe distance between vehicles, pedestrians and others

Rules regulate space on the road, violators will be subject to fines

Cyclists move along Victoria’s Esplanade, taking advantage of the temporary closure to vehicles. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien raise the pride flag during an event on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Monday, June 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Trudeau condemns ‘rising hate’ as Pride flag raised in Ottawa

Feds set aside $1.5 million to cover security and insurance costs of Pride events this summer

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien raise the pride flag during an event on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Monday, June 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has embraced the task as head coach of the Welsh club Wrexham AFC, subject of the show ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ and encouraged everyone around the team to balance soccer with stardom. Parkinson celebrates after the English League Two soccer match against Stockport in Wrexham, Wales, Saturday, April 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jon Super

Wrexham balancing soccer with stardom as team preps for B.C. friendly

Subject of Emmy-winning soccer show taking on the Whitecaps in Vancouver

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has embraced the task as head coach of the Welsh club Wrexham AFC, subject of the show ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ and encouraged everyone around the team to balance soccer with stardom. Parkinson celebrates after the English League Two soccer match against Stockport in Wrexham, Wales, Saturday, April 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jon Super
The B.C. government says the hackers behind a recent cyberattack on the province may have accessed the email inboxes of 22 government employees. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

22 B.C. government employee emails feared hacked in cyberattack

Province says inboxes contained personal information on 19 employees

The B.C. government says the hackers behind a recent cyberattack on the province may have accessed the email inboxes of 22 government employees. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
Elenore Sturko has changed parties, leaving the BC United party for the Conservative Party of BC. The Surrey South MLA says the move is needed in order to defeat the NDP in the upcoming provincial October. (File photo)

BC United MLA crosses floor to join Conservative Party of BC

‘Our province and its people are worse off today than they were just 7 years ago’: Sturko

Elenore Sturko has changed parties, leaving the BC United party for the Conservative Party of BC. The Surrey South MLA says the move is needed in order to defeat the NDP in the upcoming provincial October. (File photo)
Jonas Brothers performing in 2021. From left are Nick, Joe and Kevin. (Photo: Wikipedia.org)

Jonas Brothers to headline Grey Cup halftime show in Vancouver

CFL’s championship game is Nov. 17 at BC Place Stadium

Jonas Brothers performing in 2021. From left are Nick, Joe and Kevin. (Photo: Wikipedia.org)
The Canadian Navy frigate “HMCS Vancouver” arrives during the Fleet Week Parade of Ships on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

B.C.-based navy ships head into tension in the Indo-Pacific

Trio of ships, 300 personnel to take part in largest joint maritime exercise in the world

The Canadian Navy frigate “HMCS Vancouver” arrives during the Fleet Week Parade of Ships on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)
A vehicle is seen among downed power lines and utility poles after a major storm on Merivale Road in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative will offer up to $1 million to local governments for projects that upgrade or adjust their infrastructure and natural environment to be more protected from extreme weather events including floods, fires and major storms. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

$530M federal fund aimed at helping communities adapt to climate change

2 streams of funding made available to local governments for projects and planning

A vehicle is seen among downed power lines and utility poles after a major storm on Merivale Road in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative will offer up to $1 million to local governments for projects that upgrade or adjust their infrastructure and natural environment to be more protected from extreme weather events including floods, fires and major storms. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Police say they are recommending multiple dangerous driving and impaired driving charges for a man who crashed his car into several other vehicles and nearly hit pedestrians in downtown Vancouver. A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Man arrested after car smashes several vehicles, just misses B.C. pedestrians

Vancouver police say multiple dangerous driving and impaired driving charges

Police say they are recommending multiple dangerous driving and impaired driving charges for a man who crashed his car into several other vehicles and nearly hit pedestrians in downtown Vancouver. A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A B.C. Transit bus makes its way around a Highway 14 roundabout in Sooke. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

Replacement parts expected this week after B.C. bus recall

BC Transit says buses are temporarily removed from Victoria service due to parts defect

A B.C. Transit bus makes its way around a Highway 14 roundabout in Sooke. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
James Karnik took to the air during the Vancouver Bandits 100-74 win over Calgary at the Langley Events centre on Saturday, June 1. (Vancouver Bandits/Canadian Elite Basketball League/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits bounce back

A win over Calgary at home after a loss in Saskatchewan

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James Karnik took to the air during the Vancouver Bandits 100-74 win over Calgary at the Langley Events centre on Saturday, June 1. (Vancouver Bandits/Canadian Elite Basketball League/Special to Langley Advance Times)