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Photo Summer By Rail Instagram An American journalist was in the stands to watch the Vancouver Canadians beat the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 3-2 on Saturday, June 30. Jacob Wallace is a journalism masters student at American University in Washington D.C.

Photo Bob Kronbauer The Dude Chilling Park sign has been stolen leaving just the signposts remaining in place.

Leon Jensen (left) along with bombardier Bojan Aleksic (centre) and gunner Guan Joseph have a look at the newly-acquired 18 Pounder First World War Howitzer at the Bessborough Armoury.

University of Waterloo climate scientist Blair Feltmate says the scorching heat wave that set records in Ontario and Quebec over the Canada Day long weekend can’t be directly attributed to climate change.

The City of Vancouver is considering 215 West First Ave. as a site for temporary modular housing. Photo Jessica Kerr The City of Vancouver is considering another site for temporary modular housing — about 50 homes next to Olympic Village.

Longtime Vancouver City councillor Don Bellamy has died at the age of 91. Bellamy is seen in an undated handout image.

Money/ Shutterstock British Columbia has asked a team of experts to explore how providing people with a basic income could work in the province.

Photo supplied Another newly-minted millionaire is waiting to be discovered in Richmond after Saturday’s Lotto 6/49 draw. A tasty $7 million is waiting for someone in the city to collect after their single ticket matched all six numbers.

Kayla Bourque is leaving New Westminster. Photo contributed Notorious cat-torturer Kayla Bourque has decided to leave New Westminster after three years in the community.

Under Bill C-46, police will have the right to demand a breath sample from any driver.