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Leprechaun or gnome? B.C. man's driver's license says he's 23 cm tall

Leprechaun or gnome? B.C. man's driver's license says he's 23 cm tall

He's actually 5'9".
Vehicle driver walks off BC Ferries ship, delays ensue

Vehicle driver walks off BC Ferries ship, delays ensue

Sunshine Coast RCMP were on the scene but the incident was anything but nefarious.
Liberals move to speed up gun-bill debate, Conservatives call move undemocratic

Liberals move to speed up gun-bill debate, Conservatives call move undemocratic

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are trying to ensure gun-control legislation makes its way through committee soon by asking the House of Commons for the green light to limit debate and expand the bill's scope to cover new elements.
Obituary: Louise Prescesky

Obituary: Louise Prescesky

'Louise passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Easter Sunday. The morning saw stormy weather with blustering winds and pouring rain, however, when she left, it was calm, sunny and clear. The perfect evening reflecting her beautiful soul.'
Obituary: Katie A. Hicks (nee Meldrum)

Obituary: Katie A. Hicks (nee Meldrum)

'Her kindhearted nature, sense of humour and caring spirit were always something people just wanted to be around.'
Obituary: Dorothy E. Fraser

Obituary: Dorothy E. Fraser

'Mom was an avid golfer for as long as she was able, a member of various coast community organizations, and entertaining right to the end.'
Rob Shaw: How the legislature turned into the Twilight Zone

Rob Shaw: How the legislature turned into the Twilight Zone

In which the BC NDP thwart the government lawyers' attempt to create their own bargaining unit
A COVID legacy? When doctors say we should still be masking up

A COVID legacy? When doctors say we should still be masking up

"I still encourage the elderly in my life ... that if they are taking a plane or they are going to be in high-risk settings to mask up," said one a pediatric infectious diseases specialist
Canada's electronic waste more than tripled in 20 years, study indicates

Canada's electronic waste more than tripled in 20 years, study indicates

Canadians produced nearly one million tonnes of e-waste in 2020, and that's expected to reach 1.2 million tonnes annually by 2030, the study suggests.
Costs rise for B.C. Ferries fleet-maintenance facility upgrade

Costs rise for B.C. Ferries fleet-maintenance facility upgrade

The company says it can’t reveal the amount of the increase because the work is subject to a competitive bidding process.