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B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

The campfire ban, which comes into effect at noon on July 12, 2024, will apply to every area of B.C. except the Haida Gwaii Forest District.
'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

Annette Nolan was injured on Sept. 23, 2020 while crossing at an unmarked crosswalk in Vancouver.
Modern logger sports in its 26th year on northern Sunshine Coast

Modern logger sports in its 26th year on northern Sunshine Coast

Event showcases heritage, contemporary skills and industry that made the qathet region prosper
Sechelt cuts down red tape for moving houses

Sechelt cuts down red tape for moving houses

New Building Bylaw amendments aim to align with building code and remove barriers for relocated homes
Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Since the program was launched about a year ago, the utility has installed more than 12,000 of the units, about 16 per cent of them on Vancouver Island.
B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

The resident was eventually evicted.
Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Staff found contraband items worth over $67,000 on July 2.
Gala offers chance to meet rescue animals and hear their stories

Gala offers chance to meet rescue animals and hear their stories

Every creature at Kitchensink Sanctuary has a story, which guests can hear this Saturday, July 13, at the farm's second annual charity fundraising gala.
B.C. murder accused's police statement inadmissible in trial, judge rules

B.C. murder accused's police statement inadmissible in trial, judge rules

The circumstances of Pascal Bouthillette's arrest and questioning rendered his right to remain silent meaningless, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled. Bouthillette pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Campfire ban for Sunshine Coast in effect starting noon, July 12

Campfire ban for Sunshine Coast in effect starting noon, July 12

A campfire ban for the Sunshine Coast goes into effect at noon July 12.