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FILE - Britain’s Prince Harry leaves the Royal Courts Of Justice in London, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Prince Harry was not improperly stripped of his publicly funded security detail during visits to Britain after he gave up his status as a working member of the royal family and moved to the U.S., a London judge ruled Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Prince Harry loses court case over lost security detail

UK judge rules prince was not unfairly stripped of security after giving up royal duties

FILE - Britain’s Prince Harry leaves the Royal Courts Of Justice in London, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Prince Harry was not improperly stripped of his publicly funded security detail during visits to Britain after he gave up his status as a working member of the royal family and moved to the U.S., a London judge ruled Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
Sidney resident Courtney MacMurchyher is feeling the benefits of a trip to Barcelona in Oct. 2023 for surgery to help with her rare disease, Chiari malformation. (Courtesy Maureen MacMurchyher)

Rarest day on the calendar draws attention to some of B.C.’s rarest diseases

Fundraiser allows access to treatment, outpouring boosts morale

Sidney resident Courtney MacMurchyher is feeling the benefits of a trip to Barcelona in Oct. 2023 for surgery to help with her rare disease, Chiari malformation. (Courtesy Maureen MacMurchyher)
February, 29, otherwise know as leap year day, is shown on a calendar Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Overland Park, Kan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charlie Riedel

Celebrating your 1st anniversary 4 years later: Leap Day couples share

Some local governments are hyping leap day weddings

February, 29, otherwise know as leap year day, is shown on a calendar Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Overland Park, Kan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charlie Riedel
Without a safe place to unpack and reframe, people who have been bullied may internalize painful beliefs that can manifest in a variety of self-protective behaviours in relationships, said registered therapeutic counsellor Marlie Philp. (Stock photo)

Pink Shirt Day: Bullying affects adults in B.C. too

Therapeutic counsellor says bullying is a common source of relational, emotional wounding

Without a safe place to unpack and reframe, people who have been bullied may internalize painful beliefs that can manifest in a variety of self-protective behaviours in relationships, said registered therapeutic counsellor Marlie Philp. (Stock photo)
Research assistant Andrew Szilogyi whips up some wind on a stationary air-resistance bike while psychology student Derek LeBaron enters notes on his laptop computer at Vancouver Island University. LeBaron is researching how various forms of social support impact exercise performance. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

B.C. psychology student investigating how your circle motivates exercise

Derek LeBaron seeking more participants to help him with his research

Research assistant Andrew Szilogyi whips up some wind on a stationary air-resistance bike while psychology student Derek LeBaron enters notes on his laptop computer at Vancouver Island University. LeBaron is researching how various forms of social support impact exercise performance. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
This undated photo issued by Hansons Auctioneers on Monday Feb. 26, 2024, shows a first edition Harry Potter novel. The proof copy of the first Harry Potter novel that was bought for pennies in a second-hand bookshop almost 30 years ago has sold at auction for more than 10,000 pounds, or $12,700. British auctioneers Hanson’s said Monday Feb. 26, 2024, that the first-edition copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” which states “uncorrected proof copy” on the cover, was bought in 1997 from a shop in south London with two other books for a total of 40 pence ($0.50). (Hansons Auctioneers via AP)

Harry Potter proof copy, bought for pennies, sells for more than $13K

Copy bought in 1997 from a shop in south London with 2 other books for a total of 40 pence

This undated photo issued by Hansons Auctioneers on Monday Feb. 26, 2024, shows a first edition Harry Potter novel. The proof copy of the first Harry Potter novel that was bought for pennies in a second-hand bookshop almost 30 years ago has sold at auction for more than 10,000 pounds, or $12,700. British auctioneers Hanson’s said Monday Feb. 26, 2024, that the first-edition copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” which states “uncorrected proof copy” on the cover, was bought in 1997 from a shop in south London with two other books for a total of 40 pence ($0.50). (Hansons Auctioneers via AP)
Amalea Smithson shoots footage of an eagle struggling to get airborne with a heavy load in its talons on Feb. 21 in the Interurban area of Saanich. (Screengrab)

Bird-eat-bird world: B.C. couple wowed by eagle seen snatching ‘lunch’ in city

Resident captures bird’s slow ascent carrying its catch before ducking out of sight

Amalea Smithson shoots footage of an eagle struggling to get airborne with a heavy load in its talons on Feb. 21 in the Interurban area of Saanich. (Screengrab)
This August 1989 image provided by NASA shows the planet Neptune photographed by the Voyager 2 spacecraft, processed to enhance the visibility of small features. The International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center announced Friday , Feb. 23, 2024, that astronomers have found three previously unknown moons in our solar system — two additional moons circling Neptune and one around Uranus. (NASA via AP)

2 new moons discovered around Neptune and another around Uranus

Latest tally puts Neptune at 16 known moons and Uranus at 28

This August 1989 image provided by NASA shows the planet Neptune photographed by the Voyager 2 spacecraft, processed to enhance the visibility of small features. The International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center announced Friday , Feb. 23, 2024, that astronomers have found three previously unknown moons in our solar system — two additional moons circling Neptune and one around Uranus. (NASA via AP)
American TV personality Bethenny Frankel posted a video to social media on Thursday (Feb. 22) of her visit to the Winners store in Abbotsford. (Screengrab from video)

VIDEO: RHONY’s Bethenny Frankel shops at Winners in Abbotsford

TV personality, in Vancouver area to film movie, posts video to social media

American TV personality Bethenny Frankel posted a video to social media on Thursday (Feb. 22) of her visit to the Winners store in Abbotsford. (Screengrab from video)
Premier David Eby watches the Ging Wu West Lion Dancers perform at a Lunar New Year celebration at the B.C. legislature on Wednesday (Feb. 21). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

VIDEO: B.C. legislature celebrates Lunar New Year

Event marked the Ging Wu West Lion Dancers’ first performance in the government building

Premier David Eby watches the Ging Wu West Lion Dancers perform at a Lunar New Year celebration at the B.C. legislature on Wednesday (Feb. 21). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Emily Hollenbeck stands for a portrait at the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose Center in New York on Jan. 12, 2024. Hollenbeck, a deep brain stimulation patient being treated for depression, says, “The stress is pretty extreme at times, but I’m able to see and remember, even on a bodily level, that I’m going to be OK. … If I hadn’t had DBS, I’m pretty sure I would not be alive today.” (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)

‘Pacemaker for the brain’ treating people with deep depression

Science yet to be settled, work progressing on treatment that involves electric pulses to the brain

Emily Hollenbeck stands for a portrait at the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose Center in New York on Jan. 12, 2024. Hollenbeck, a deep brain stimulation patient being treated for depression, says, “The stress is pretty extreme at times, but I’m able to see and remember, even on a bodily level, that I’m going to be OK. … If I hadn’t had DBS, I’m pretty sure I would not be alive today.” (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)
This image provided by frenchCalifornia shows a living room. A San Francisco home done by interiors firm frenchCalifornia, features this stylish space painted in Backdrop’s Lobby Scene, a dark, warm purple-red that was inspired by Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and the color of the lobby boy’s uniform. (frenchCalifornia/Douglas Friedman via AP)

Home decorators painting a brighter picture for dark interior paints

Far from gloomy, experts say darker paints create a cozy, more welcoming room

This image provided by frenchCalifornia shows a living room. A San Francisco home done by interiors firm frenchCalifornia, features this stylish space painted in Backdrop’s Lobby Scene, a dark, warm purple-red that was inspired by Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and the color of the lobby boy’s uniform. (frenchCalifornia/Douglas Friedman via AP)
Two people skiing at Shames Mountain under the November glow captured by Yan Kaczynski. MMC-Shames Mountain is offering free lifts for pass holders of other ski hills in the north that are facing closures due to scanty snowfall this season. (Photo source: Shames Mountain Facebook page)

B.C. ski hill offers free passes to snowless mountain season ticket holders

2023/24 passholders from Murray Ridge, Troll, Purden and Mount Timothy, can avail a free day lift

Two people skiing at Shames Mountain under the November glow captured by Yan Kaczynski. MMC-Shames Mountain is offering free lifts for pass holders of other ski hills in the north that are facing closures due to scanty snowfall this season. (Photo source: Shames Mountain Facebook page)
Ogopogo statue at Paul’s Tomb in Kelowna. (Youtube screenshot from colintube1)

Lure of Loch Ness legend feeds Ogopogo interest in Peachland

Group wants to carve a 25-foot statue of the creature and donate it to the district

Ogopogo statue at Paul’s Tomb in Kelowna. (Youtube screenshot from colintube1)
Visitors stand at the closed gates leading to the Eiffel Tower, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 in Paris. Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away for the second consecutive day because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Strikers block Eiffel Tower access for 2nd day, threaten to dig in

Strike aims to increase salaries, improve maintenance as visits ramp up as Olympics near

Visitors stand at the closed gates leading to the Eiffel Tower, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 in Paris. Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away for the second consecutive day because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Chilliwack resident Tammy Jordan witnessed a bobcat in a tree being attacked by a cougar on Feb. 16, 2024. Here, the bobcat is seen a few hundred feet in the air at the very top of a tree. (Tammy Jordan)

PHOTOS: B.C. woman witnesses bobcat attacked by cougar in tree

Fight between 2 wild cats went on for more than hour, says Chilliwack resident Tammy Jordan

Chilliwack resident Tammy Jordan witnessed a bobcat in a tree being attacked by a cougar on Feb. 16, 2024. Here, the bobcat is seen a few hundred feet in the air at the very top of a tree. (Tammy Jordan)
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)
FILE - The New Yorker Hotel, center, is seen in New York, Nov. 8, 2013. A man who succeeded in using a New York City housing law to live rent-free in the iconic hotel has been charged with fraud after he claimed to own it. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)

Loophole got man a free 5-year New York stay, then he claimed the building

The strange story Mickey Barreto and the New Yorker Hotel on its way to court

FILE - The New Yorker Hotel, center, is seen in New York, Nov. 8, 2013. A man who succeeded in using a New York City housing law to live rent-free in the iconic hotel has been charged with fraud after he claimed to own it. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)
Pilot-in-training Morrison Stewart explores the B.C. Aviation Museum by pedal plane Saturday Aug. 19, 2023. Kids can get in the cockpit for photos again on Feb. 18 with admission by donation. (Black Press Media file photo)

Pilots of all ages can climb into the cockpit at BC Aviation Museum

By-donation event runs Sunday, Feb. 18 at the North Saanich museum

Pilot-in-training Morrison Stewart explores the B.C. Aviation Museum by pedal plane Saturday Aug. 19, 2023. Kids can get in the cockpit for photos again on Feb. 18 with admission by donation. (Black Press Media file photo)
Marcie Callewaert was reunited with her wallet as the ocean washed it ashore as a Valentine’s present eight months after she lost it. (Photo courtesy of Marcie Callewaert)

Pacific surf returns B.C. woman’s lost wallet 8 months after it went overboard

Clayoquot Sound ocean reunites Marcie Callewaert with lost wallet on Valentine’s Day

Marcie Callewaert was reunited with her wallet as the ocean washed it ashore as a Valentine’s present eight months after she lost it. (Photo courtesy of Marcie Callewaert)