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B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon
VANCOUVER - British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the Fraser River this week, hoping to hook a sockeye salmon during a rare recreational opportunity to catch...
Aug 27, 2025

U.S. billionaire tells why he's helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull
A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says he is helping fund the legal battle by a British Columbia ostrich farm against an order to cull their flock of about...
Aug 27, 2025

Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA
VANCOUVER - Vancouver International Airport is reporting that some of its flights are being delayed, citing staffing shortfalls with NAV CANADA. A media release from the airport says that due to unexp...
Aug 26, 2025

Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA
VANCOUVER - Vancouver International Airport is reporting that some of its flights are being delayed, citing staffing shortfalls with NAV CANADA. A media release from the airport says that due to unexp...
Aug 26, 2025

Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter
Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent earlier this week were put on administrative leave Tuesday evening, according to documents reviewed by T...
Aug 26, 2025

Mission Creek Greenway repairs
A section of Mission Creek Greenway at KLO Road will close for bridge construction Wednesday until Friday. Crews may return September 1st and 2nd if needed.Watch for signs and detours.The Regional Dis...
Aug 26, 2025

Area municipalities implementing campfire ban on Friday
Local communities are putting a ban on all open fires effective noon Friday, August 28.The City of Vernon, Regional District of North Okanagan, District of Coldstream, and City of Enderby will have pr...
Aug 26, 2025

Sheet-covered thieves in ghostly getaway at B.C. care home
NEW WESTMINSTER - Police in New Westminster, B.C., are seeking two suspects who covered themselves in white sheets as they attempted to steal audio equipment from a seniors' care community. Police say...
Aug 26, 2025

Ground broken for new Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
Construction of the new arts and culture centre in Vernon officially kicked off Tuesday.A ground breaking ceremony was held for the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre (GVCC) at its future site, located at...
Aug 26, 2025

B.C. to receive $326M this year from the Canada Community-Building Fund
SURREY - The federal government says British Columbia is set to receive more than $326 million this fiscal year to help fund community infrastructure projects. A statement from the Department of Housi...
Aug 26, 2025

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