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B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

After previous violations led to five dead bears, a landfill run by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine continued to scatter garbage and failed to maintain proper voltage on its electric fence
Best of Syrup: Bear sightings, cougar close calls and a border town plea

Best of Syrup: Bear sightings, cougar close calls and a border town plea

Wildlife made headlines on Syrup this week.
B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has approved Teal-Jones' interim sale of a Fraser Valley forest licence, leaving endangered spotted owl habitat open to logging before the province consults First Nations
B.C. strata owner told to remove tents from common property

B.C. strata owner told to remove tents from common property

The Vancouver owner claimed the tents beautified the living environment and provided entertainment facilities for neighbours.
'A lot of tears': Langford girl, 9, gets last publicly funded drug infusion

'A lot of tears': Langford girl, 9, gets last publicly funded drug infusion

Mother Jori Fales says daughter Charleigh, who has a rare fatal condition, likely won’t see her 11th birthday due to the decision to stop covering the drug
Canucks prospect Lekkerimäki leads Abbotsford to Game 4 win in Calder Cup Final

Canucks prospect Lekkerimäki leads Abbotsford to Game 4 win in Calder Cup Final

Jonathan Lekkerimäki had two goals for the Abbotsford Canucks in the 3-2 win over the Charlotte Checkers.
Man arrested after nighttime chase in boat stolen from Port Hardy

Man arrested after nighttime chase in boat stolen from Port Hardy

When police tried to intercept the vessel, the man attempted to dodge police by firing flares, threatening them over the radio and trying to ram another police vessel.
Opinion: Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening

Opinion: Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening

A recent survey finds that many kids understand that individual action alone is not enough, and most recognize that systemic accountability is necessary to tackle the climate crisis.
Lawyers in B.C. mall murder case abandon mental disorder defence

Lawyers in B.C. mall murder case abandon mental disorder defence

Everton Javaun Downey is charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of girlfriend Melissa Blimkie at Burnaby's Metrotown mall Dec. 19, 2021.
B.C. broker who exchanged gunfire with cops fined $35K for mortgage fraud

B.C. broker who exchanged gunfire with cops fined $35K for mortgage fraud

Siavash Ahmadi's misconduct involved former spouse, who was barred from the industry in connection with an alleged widespread mortgage fraud network
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