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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.
Smoke from U.S. wildfire and smog creating air quality risk in southern B.C.

Smoke from U.S. wildfire and smog creating air quality risk in southern B.C.

A Washington fire estimated to be more 4,300 hectares in size is sending smoke over the border. 
Sechelt issues remedial action order for long-time problem property

Sechelt issues remedial action order for long-time problem property

After years of complaints and more than 80 staff interactions, district staff estimated remediation could cost $25,000
Updated: Injuries sustained in Highway 101 crash near Halfmoon Bay

Updated: Injuries sustained in Highway 101 crash near Halfmoon Bay

Two persons injured in July 3 crash on Highway 101 remain in hospital.
B.C. coal miner penalized $13,500 for spilling 6,300 litres of hydrocarbons

B.C. coal miner penalized $13,500 for spilling 6,300 litres of hydrocarbons

'Serious concerns' raised by First Nations around environmental cleanup are out of scope of regulatory process, says decision.