Highlights

'This unparalleled master mariner also owned many pleasure crafts over the years, however his pride and joy was always the 66' Seiner conversion commonly known as the Universe. Royal spent his leisure time on this vessel entertaining his abundance of friends and family, with his lead hand June Maynard, a very worthy first mate indeed!'

'When Grace was born, she was welcomed into the world with thunder and lightning, and she kept a little bit of that storm in her throughout her life with her boundless energy and loud voice.'

'Barbara's warmth and compassion created lasting friendships, leaving an enduring impact.'

'Hans lived a great life living by the water and making friends wherever he went. A cup of coffee and a story with friends was always on his agenda. He worked hard and gave back to his community any way he could.'

The scourge of workplace violence necessitates a seismic shift in our perspective and response. Decisive action is required to prevent and end this crisis within the RCMP and other police forces.

'Sundy was happiest in fast cars and on motorcycles, sharing a laugh around a campfire, spending a day out crabbing and prawning on the boat, getting her hands dirty gardening (no one grew more beautiful dahlias and roses), cooking delicious meals for those she loved, and spending quality time with her grandchildren.'

July 24, 2023 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Aebi (nee Pybus). She leaves behind many family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at Bethel Baptist Church.

Hundreds of properties were ordered to evacuate late Thursday under threat from a wildfire near the city of West Kelowna, B.C., which has been placed under a state of emergency.

They've had more than 200 safety calls during this heatwave.

B.C. researcher has joined a nearly US$3-million push to unravel how mammals emerged out of the ashes of dinosaur extinction