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As more unhoused turn to living in RVs, a call to allow use of parking lots

As more unhoused turn to living in RVs, a call to allow use of parking lots

People living in recreational vehicles on Vancouver Island are struggling to find a place to park.
Vancouver Island seniors without a family doctor turn to newspaper ad to get prescriptions filled

Vancouver Island seniors without a family doctor turn to newspaper ad to get prescriptions filled

Janet and Michael Mort were driven to take out the advertisement after their “wonderful” family doctor retired.
'Long overdue': Alberta Indigenous groups to guide spirits home

'Long overdue': Alberta Indigenous groups to guide spirits home

Healing process to get underway next week to bring restless spirits back to the Stoney Nakoda reserve.
University president calls Alberta on-site staffing demand backward, ruinous

University president calls Alberta on-site staffing demand backward, ruinous

The president of Athabasca University says the government’s demand the online school relocate 500 staffers to a rural town is backward, unfair and self-defeating.
Police issue warning about 11 men allegedly connected to Lower Mainland gang conflict

Police issue warning about 11 men allegedly connected to Lower Mainland gang conflict

In a rare move, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. warned people to steer clear of the 11 named men.
Alberta's police watchdog investigating arrest at Calgary Municipal Building

Alberta's police watchdog investigating arrest at Calgary Municipal Building

Officers were called to Calgary Municipal Building after reports of a man brandishing a long-edged weapon and setting fires.
Photos: These are the 9 most expensive homes for sale in Metro Vancouver

Photos: These are the 9 most expensive homes for sale in Metro Vancouver

Are you looking for a luxury home? If you've got $25 million, then take a look at these nine Lower Mainland properties.
Man accused in Amanda Todd harassment case found guilty on all charges

Man accused in Amanda Todd harassment case found guilty on all charges

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A Dutch man accused of tormenting British Columbia teen Amanda Todd via online threats has been found guilty of all charges he faced in connection with the case, a jury ruled on Saturday.
25 ways millennial lives are different than their grandparents

25 ways millennial lives are different than their grandparents

Anyone who's read the news lately has heard about millennials “killing” a number of industries: vacations, beer, napkins, cereal, golf, and diamonds, to name a few.
Main Street lot owner in no hurry to meet town’s cleanup order

Main Street lot owner in no hurry to meet town’s cleanup order

Northern Alberta town at odds with property owner over old cars set up as a tribute of sorts to vehicles in Disney’s Cars movie.
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