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Obituary: Hans Jurgen Eckart Schroeder

Obituary: Hans Jurgen Eckart Schroeder

'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.'
Opinion: A flawed investigative body fails to curb RCMP sexual misconduct

Opinion: A flawed investigative body fails to curb RCMP sexual misconduct

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.
Obituary: Sundy M. Wilson

Obituary: Sundy M. Wilson

'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.'

Obituary: Barbara Aebi

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.
Wildfire evacuations ordered for thousands of people in West Kelowna, B.C.

Wildfire evacuations ordered for thousands of people in West Kelowna, B.C.

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.
How one B.C. group is helping immigrant seniors cope with scorching temperatures

How one B.C. group is helping immigrant seniors cope with scorching temperatures

They've had more than 200 safety calls during this heatwave.
How did mammals come to dominate Earth? B.C. scientist looks to ancient teeth for answers

How did mammals come to dominate Earth? B.C. scientist looks to ancient teeth for answers

B.C. researcher has joined a nearly US$3-million push to unravel how mammals emerged out of the ashes of dinosaur extinction
Justice minister says Canada remains 'open' to criminalizing coercive control

Justice minister says Canada remains 'open' to criminalizing coercive control

OTTAWA — The federal government remains open to criminalizing a pattern of behaviour known as coercive control, Canada's justice minister says in a new letter, calling gender-based violence an "epidemic" that must be stopped.
You can use this Google flights hack to get the cheapest Vancouver flights

You can use this Google flights hack to get the cheapest Vancouver flights

The deals are plentiful using this travel tool.
Pacific Salmon Commission raises forecast for B.C. Fraser River pink salmon run

Pacific Salmon Commission raises forecast for B.C. Fraser River pink salmon run

The Pacific Salmon Commission said it is increasing its projections of Fraser River pink salmon returns this summer to a possible high of 11.6 million, up from an estimate of between 6.1 million and 8.6 million fish.