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Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe firefighters combining forces for 9/11 tribute climb

Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe firefighters combining forces for 9/11 tribute climb

Public invited to attend, check out fire gear and more.
Driver in hospital as police probe speed, medical issues in deadly B.C. wedding crash

Driver in hospital as police probe speed, medical issues in deadly B.C. wedding crash

VANCOUVER — Police say the driver of an SUV that struck a wedding celebration in West Vancouver on Saturday, killing two people, remains in hospital as investigators look into whether speed or a medical incident was involved in the crash. Const.
BCGEU strike leaves private cannabis retailers high and dry

BCGEU strike leaves private cannabis retailers high and dry

B.C.’s private cannabis retailers are facing the brunt of the ongoing BC Liquor Distribution Branch workers strike, as they fear supply shortage in the coming weeks.
B.C. union imposes overtime ban in latest job action to back wage demands

B.C. union imposes overtime ban in latest job action to back wage demands

VANCOUVER — A union representing thousands of provincial government workers in British Columbia has escalated job action with a ban on overtime. B.C.
Involuntary care not the answer, says BC NDP leadership hopeful

Involuntary care not the answer, says BC NDP leadership hopeful

“A regulated safe supply saves lives, reduces costs and tackles a number of issues like crime, poverty rates and mental health,” said Appadurai.
Four arrested after Vancouver police say guns found in encampment tent

Four arrested after Vancouver police say guns found in encampment tent

Vancouver police say four men have been arrested after two guns were seized from a tent in a Downtown Eastside street encampment. Police say the weapons found in the tent near East Hastings and Carrall Street included a loaded shotgun.
Feds contribute $3.4M for new First Nations hall in Port Alberni

Feds contribute $3.4M for new First Nations hall in Port Alberni

The new 7,000-square-foot Somass Hall will replace the previous community hall, which was demolished in 2019 after it was deemed unsafe for use.
At least 40 people displaced by explosion and fire in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

At least 40 people displaced by explosion and fire in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — Dozens of people have been left without a home after an apparent explosion sparked a fire between two buildings in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Commercial-industrial builder battles fuel costs and wage pressures

Commercial-industrial builder battles fuel costs and wage pressures

As part of a Glacier Media series on how businesses are overcoming labour shortages, supply chain breaks, inflation and other challenges, a commercial builder explains his strategy
Suspicious incident in Chetwynd

Suspicious incident in Chetwynd

Public asked for help.