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BCSep 30, 2021

'Reconciliation demands honesty and transparency,' says chief of B.C. First Nation

The chief of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation says true reconciliation requires truth and she'd like more of that from the federal government and Catholic Church. Chief Rosanne Casimir says they want the promised records as they work to identify the remains of what are believed to be more than 200 children found in unmarked graves around the former residential school in Kamloops. Casimir says the nation has had enough apologies, now it needs the information that the government and Catholic Church have agreed to provide. The chief says the ground-penetrating radar that found the remains was
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BCSep 30, 2021

Several trailers in a large trailer park in Williams Lake ordered evacuated

Several trailers in a large trailer park in Williams Lake have been ordered evacuated as ground slumps on the slope above the Williams Lake River. The city issued the evacuation order for the Green Acres Trailer Park yesterday after a geotechnical evaluation of the land slippage that happened Tuesday. The order says the slide exposed a section of sewer pipe and an access hole and the area is of ``imminent concern.'' The rest of the trailer park has been placed on evacuation alert and Williams Lake officials say they are monitoring and will provide updates when information is available. City o
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BCSep 30, 2021

Premier Horgan urging all British Columbians to wear their orange shirts today

Premier John Horgan and Indigenous Relations Minister Murray Rankin are urging all British Columbians to wear their orange shirts today to proclaim that every child matters. It is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and orange shirt day in BC. Horgan says by wearing orange people acknowledge the truth of the residential school system, while honouring survivors, families and communities. The statement says while the truth of what happened at the schools is well-documented, people were horrified to learn of the findings of the remains of more than 200 children at the former Kaml
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BCSep 30, 2021

Charges laid in murder of a woman at a hotel in B.C. last year

RCMP say they have made an arrest in the murder of a woman at a Vernon hotel in February last year. Police say the accused was arrested Friday in Surrey after an 18 month investigation into the death of Alishia Lemp. The BC Prosecution Service approved a charge of second-degree murder against 28 year old Paige Howse. She remains in custody pending her next court appearance on October 19th. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP on Twitter: Charges laid in 2020 homicide https://bit.ly/39NMKsy
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BCSep 30, 2021

Two BC school boards taking mask rules into their hands

Two BC school boards are taking mask rules into their hands. Vancouver was the first to say it would expand its mask mandate for children from kindergarten to Grade 3 and Surrey's board followed suit yesterday. The BC Teachers Federation is calling for a provincewide mask mandate for those grades after provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry left those children out of her order in March. Beginning Monday, October 4th the district's current COVID-19 mask mandate will be expanded to include all students in the district from kindergarten to Grade 12. Masks are an effective layer of protection
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BCSep 30, 2021

B.C. reports 813 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths

B.C. is reporting 813 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 186,245 cases in the province. There are 6,185 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 177,729 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 340 individuals are in hospital and 146 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, 11 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,953.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: twoIsland Health: threeNorthern Health: oneVancouver Coastal Health: five There have been two new outbreaks at Royal Inland Ho
BCSep 30, 2021

Premier Horgan and Indigenous Relations minister issue joint statement on Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Premier John Horgan and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued a joint statement to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. "Tomorrow, we remember the children who didn’t come home. As we mark Orange Shirt Day and the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our country – and each of us as individuals – continue to grapple with the horrific findings made in the last several months at former Indian Residential Schools in British Columbia and across Canada. By wearing orange shirts, we are acknowledging th
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BCSep 29, 2021

Vancouver: Transit employee dies after getting trapped between two buses

Unifor Local 111's letter: It is with heavy hearts we are sharing tragic news with you today. Our member who was critically injured on Monday morning, has passed away. He has been a long-standing member with many friendships within our membership. He is going to be sorely missed by all of us. Today, we will share a moment of silence at 3PM all vehicles and vessels will stop for a moment of reflection. All flags at CMBC will be a half mast on Friday and black ribbons will be distributed throughout all properties. On behalf of the Unifor Executives, we are extending our deepest condolences to t
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BCSep 29, 2021

Burnaby RCMP seize significant amount of drugs and unregistered restricted “ghost gun” as part of trafficking investigation

Burnaby RCMP’s Drug Section has made a significant seizure of drugs and vehicles, as well as an unregistered restricted handgun, also known as a ghost gun, as part of a months-long drug trafficking investigation.On September 17, 2021, Burnaby RCMP’s Drug Section, with the assistance of several other Burnaby RCMP units, conducted four search warrants on residences in Burnaby and Vancouver. The warrants were executed simultaneously after a months-long investigation focusing on a Burnaby-based drug trafficking organization.The investigation led to the seizure of an unregistered restricted han

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Canada: Sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record at national trials

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CanadaJun 30, 2025

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