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'Trump factor' could cause gas price volatility this summer, analyst says

'Trump factor' could cause gas price volatility this summer, analyst says

CALGARY — The May long weekend is when gasoline prices tend to start levelling off ahead of the high-demand summer driving season.
Special prosecutor assigned for Maple Ridge councillor facing firearm and assault charges

Special prosecutor assigned for Maple Ridge councillor facing firearm and assault charges

On May 9, Mohamed was charged with a number of offences, including assault, pointing a firearm, unsafe storage of a firearm and ammunition and two counts of disobeying a court order.
B.C. man gets hunting ban, $13,000 penalty after illegally killing bighorn ram

B.C. man gets hunting ban, $13,000 penalty after illegally killing bighorn ram

NORTH VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man has been banned from hunting sheep in the province for three years after he illegally killed a bighorn ram and lied to authorities about where the hunt took place. B.C.
Small businesses gear up — again — for a possible Canada Post strike

Small businesses gear up — again — for a possible Canada Post strike

MONTREAL — Small businesses and shipping firms are preparing for a possible Canada Post strike as early as next week, a disruption they warn could strain supply chains and freeze millions of parcels as well as billions of dollars in sales.
Police stepping up enforcement on B.C. highways this long weekend

Police stepping up enforcement on B.C. highways this long weekend

Drivers should anticipate roving patrols, unmarked police vehicles and check stops.
'A high-risk time': A warning to hikers heading into B.C.'s backcountry

'A high-risk time': A warning to hikers heading into B.C.'s backcountry

Search and rescue members are seeing a rise in people getting into trouble by not being aware of mountain spring conditions and wearing nano spikes.
Overnight Surrey house fire spreads to neighbouring homes, police investigating cause

Overnight Surrey house fire spreads to neighbouring homes, police investigating cause

SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating an early morning house fire in the city's Bridgeview neighbourhood. They say officers responded to a report of a structure fire around 1:35 a.m. in the area of 127 Street and 113A Avenue.
Councils, First Nations push back on bill that gives province sweeping powers

Councils, First Nations push back on bill that gives province sweeping powers

Bill 15 allows the provincial cabinet sweeping powers to pass major public projects like schools, hospitals, student housing and any other projects deemed “provincially significant,” including critical mineral mines.
Sex assault charges against Greater Victoria teacher spark new inquiries to police

Sex assault charges against Greater Victoria teacher spark new inquiries to police

Police have asked any minors who had contact of a sexual nature with 36-year-old Marnie Burnham, who also taught under the name Marnie Forin, before December 2024 to contact investigators
Can a Canadian traveller file a claim for lost wages due to a flight delay?

Can a Canadian traveller file a claim for lost wages due to a flight delay?

Travellers may be entitled to more than what the rules stipulate.