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Sechelt presentation digs into Salish knowledge of the stars

Sechelt presentation digs into Salish knowledge of the stars

The names have changed, but the constellations and their importance to humans have always been there. Hear about Salish perceptions of the stars in Dr. Shandin Pete’s presentation Friday.
B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe retiring, sad about lack of sway on overdose policy

B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe retiring, sad about lack of sway on overdose policy

Lisa Lapointe said she had the honour of serving the people of B.C. for the past 30 years, including holding positions at the coroners service, corrections branch and the civil forfeiture office.
B.C. man who stabbed brother 36 times to serve a decade in jail

B.C. man who stabbed brother 36 times to serve a decade in jail

Jacob Cook was earlier convicted of manslaughter after he stabbed his older brother to death at the family home in Langley, B.C.
shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

Postponed byelection rescheduled
No charges for animal rights activists who blocked BC SPCA gala

No charges for animal rights activists who blocked BC SPCA gala

The incident occurred Oct. 21, 2023, at a Vancouver hotel, when three people blocked the entrance to the banquet hall.
Few cuts to SCRD’s 2024 budget at Round 1

Few cuts to SCRD’s 2024 budget at Round 1

If all new asks proceed and existing commitments go unreduced, that local government’s draw from area property taxpayers could rise about 18.16 per cent.
EAO approves FortisBC Squamish work camp size increase for Eagle Mountain Pipeline

EAO approves FortisBC Squamish work camp size increase for Eagle Mountain Pipeline

The Environmental Assessment Office says this change allows for all workers to reside at the camp to help reduce negative impacts on Squamish.
Transit Police says Surrey SkyTrain death an accident

Transit Police says Surrey SkyTrain death an accident

It appears a 41-year-old man accidentally fell into the guideway as a train entered the station last month.
Gibsons library puts its stamp on community enrichment

Gibsons library puts its stamp on community enrichment

Gibsons library diversifies with new offerings
B.C. consumers tightening wallets in tough retail climate

B.C. consumers tightening wallets in tough retail climate

Analysts expect shoppers to continue to be frugal through 2024 as inflation, higher rates hit personal pocketbooks.