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BCFeb 24, 2021

Canada lynx invaded a henhouse looking for a quick meal, instead got a earful from the farm owner

A Canada lynx that invaded a henhouse looking for an easy and quick meal got a earful instead from the farm owner. And Chris Paulson also recorded himself holding up the animal by the scruff of its neck and telling off the seemingly growling and scowling cat with its black, tufted ear tips, massive paws, and thick grey fur about the damage the feline left behind. The video went viral. Paulson says he heard a commotion coming from his chicken coop on Sunday and went to check it out when he saw the lynx had killed two chickens and was going for more. However, Sergant Ron LeBlanc of the BC Conse
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BCFeb 24, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak spreads at Vancouver hospital, affecting 16 patients, 13 staff

Two more units have been added to a COVID-19 outbreak declared at Vancouver General Hospital.A statement from Vancouver Coastal Health says outbreaks are underway on inpatient units T-14-G and T-11-G in the highrise tower of the hospital's Jim Pattison Pavilion.The health authority says the outbreaks are in addition to one declared Sunday in unit T-10-C in the same tower.The statement says, in total, 16 patients and 13 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.Visits to all three units have been suspended, except for end-of-life compassionate visits, and the hospital says infection prev
BCFeb 24, 2021

B.C. seniors over age 80 to get info next week on when they'll get vaccinated

British Columbia is expected to start informing people over age 80 about their vaccinations for COVID-19 starting next week as the province prepares to open mass clinics while doing more in-depth testing for variants. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. is in a phase of "vaccine hope and pandemic reality" but an age-based immunization plan will remain in place despite some calls to prioritize essential workers. Dr. Henry says the province is expanding its pool of immunizers to include dentists, midwives and paramedics before 172 sites open up to eventually offer a vaccine to
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BCFeb 24, 2021

Teachers at school in Surrey, B.C., ask for more COVID-19 safety measures

Teachers marched today outside an elementary school in Surrey, B.C., where a confirmed case of a COVID-19 variant has been reported to demand more safety measures. Members of the Surrey Teachers Association dressed in red and also marched with their colleagues outside Woodward Hill Elementary in a physically distanced protest before classes began. Matt Westphal, the president of the Surrey Teachers Association, says the biggest concern is that students in elementary schools are not required to wear masks inside their classrooms. Earlier this month, the province changed safety protocols to requ
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BCFeb 24, 2021

Only Indigenous councillor ever elected to Terrace council quits, says systemic racism has forced her to resign

The only Indigenous councillor ever elected to Terrace council says systemic racism has forced her to resign. Jessica McCallum-Miller, who is also the youngest person ever elected to council in that northwestern BC city, made the comment in a social media post announcing her departure. McCallum-Miller was just 25 when she won a council seat in 2018 and says, since then, she has felt "unheard or unsupported" due to her ethnicity, age and gender. Terrace Mayor Carol Leclerc says council has become "better" for McCallum-Miller's "honesty, dedication and thoughtfulness," and more details will be
BCFeb 23, 2021

Industry pleased as B.C. permanently allows restaurants to buy wholesale liquor

British Columbia will permanently allow restaurants, bars and tourism operators to buy liquor at wholesale prices, a move that industry hopes will help revive the struggling sector. The provincial government made temporary changes last June to allow the hospitality industry to buy alcohol at the same cost as liquor stores and it has now made that decision permanent. Previously, restaurants, pubs and tourism businesses with liquor licences paid full retail price, the wholesale price, plus a markup set by the government on most alcohol purchases. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says in a news
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BCFeb 23, 2021

Drugs and weapons seized following a traffic stop: Victoria police

Victoria police say they seized drugs and weapons following a traffic stop. They say the officers conducted a traffic stop late Sunday in the 400 block of Gorge Road East. Police say officers found drugs, cash, three firearms, an SKS style rifle and two replica handguns, as well as knives and an extendable baton. They say they are investigating the case and no other details were given. Victoria police on twitter: Yesterday Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400-block of Gorge Road East & discovered drugs, cash & weapons-including multiple knives, a collapsible baton, 2 re
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BCFeb 23, 2021

Driver who offered an officer a chance to appear on TikTok ended up with two tickets and 24 hour licence suspension

Oak Bay police say a driver who offered an officer a chance to appear on TikTok ended up being investigated for impaired driving. They say the offer was made after by a 20 year old man Saturday around 10 pm after he was pulled over for failing to halt at a stop sign. Police say the officer "reluctantly declined" the offer to be on TikTok, an online social networking service for sharing videos. They say the driver's vehicle was towed, his licence was suspended for 24 hours and he received a 230 dollars ticket for operating a motor vehicle with cannabis in it. They say he was also issued a 167
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BCFeb 23, 2021

British Columbia reports 1,428 new COVID-19 cases, eight more deaths in three days

Public health officials in British Columbia are reporting 1,428 new COVID-19 cases over the past three days, for a total of 77,263 since the pandemic began in the province.There have also been eight more deaths, bringing the number of fatalities linked to the new coronavirus to 1,335 in B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say in a joint statement that 218,726 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, of which 55,057 are second doses.Henry and Dix also reported two new health-care facility outbreaks at Vancouver General Hospital and Kelowna Gen

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CanadaAug 25, 2025

LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington this week after Ottawa announced it would be lifting some retaliatory tariffs. LeBlanc's office says he will travel to the United States capital on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last Friday that Canada will drop some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products to match American tariff exemptions for goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade, called CUSMA. Canada's counter-tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles will remain. LeBlanc has sai
BCAug 25, 2025

North Vancouver RCMP is investigating an early morning shooting at a residence in North Vancouver

On August 24, 2025, police were alerted by a homeowner in the 900 block of Tollcross Road who reported hearing a loud bang and subsequently discovering bullet holes. North Vancouver RCMP frontline officers attended the scene and located evidence indicating that shots had been fired at the residence. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired at approximately 4:00 a.m. The residence was occupied at the time, fortunately, no one was injured.“This is an unsettling incident that understandably causes concern in the community,” said Corporal Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for the North Vanc
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BCAug 25, 2025

Tall Timber building boosts student housing at BCIT’s Burnaby campus

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence at the Burnaby campus, expanding affordable on-campus housing options for students. “We’re excited to bring more affordable student housing to BCIT’s Burnaby campus for the first time in 40 years,” said Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This new facility will offer students more housing options steps away from their classes, reduce commute times and ease pressure on the local rental market. With better access to housing, student
BCAug 25, 2025

Langley RCMP: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise

The Langley RCMP is advising the public of a noticeable increase in catalytic converter thefts across the community in recent weeks. Catalytic converters are targeted because of the precious metals they contain and replacing a stolen one can be costly for vehicle owners. Thieves often target vehicles parked in driveways, unsecured lots, and on quiet streets, usually during the night or early morning hours, said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP. Larger vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans are especially vulnerable due to their higher ground clearance. What you can do to prot
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BCAug 25, 2025

Proposed changes will make it easier for families to navigate legal system

The Province is intending to propose changes to the Family Law Act (FLA) to give more support to families and people experiencing family violence and to offer more parenting arrangements that put children’s needs first. The proposed changes come from a policy paper developed during Phase 2 of the multi-year review of the Family Law Act. The FLA is the main law that deals with family violence, guardianship, parenting duties, support payments and dividing property after a separation. The review looks at how the law can better reflect today’s society and recent court decisions. “This is the