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Rain, wind warnings for B.C.'s south and central coast

Rain, wind warnings for B.C.'s south and central coast

VANCOUVER — Wind warnings covered much of British Columbia's south and central coast Tuesday night, while Environment Canada added a rainfall warning for Haida Gwaii and a winter storm warning for a section of Highway 3 in the southern Interior.
New West politicos pay respects to former Premier John Horgan

New West politicos pay respects to former Premier John Horgan

Former New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy: “He loved being able to make life better for people.”
Port Coquitlam proclaims Nov. 20, 2024, as 'Darrell Penner Day'

Port Coquitlam proclaims Nov. 20, 2024, as 'Darrell Penner Day'

The veteran politician in Port Coquitlam is being honoured with a special day on Nov. 20, 2024, to mark his 25 years of public service.
'Force of nature': B.C.'s Faye Leung 'The Hat Lady' dead at 92

'Force of nature': B.C.'s Faye Leung 'The Hat Lady' dead at 92

Former premier Bill Vander Zalm was brought down much in part by Leung's accusations against him stemming from the Fantasy Garden scandal.
Survey launched on ageism in B.C.

Survey launched on ageism in B.C.

B.C.’s Seniors Advocate is asking people to share their perceptions and experiences on ageism to better understand how it impacts seniors in British Columbia
Highway 1 in Burnaby closed after early morning crash sends five to hospital

Highway 1 in Burnaby closed after early morning crash sends five to hospital

BURNABY, B.C. — Mounties in Burnaby say westbound lanes of Highway 1 near the city have been shut after a multi-vehicle crash. They say just before 3 a.m.
B.C. veteran, 101, recalls danger, discipline of war, as Vancouver cenotaph turns 100

B.C. veteran, 101, recalls danger, discipline of war, as Vancouver cenotaph turns 100

Second World War veteran Percival Smith was a teenager when he entered the British Merchant Navy, but after years at sea he emerged as a man who returned to a family he "couldn't even recognize" after the war.
B.C. RCMP arrest man after short standoff along Highway 1

B.C. RCMP arrest man after short standoff along Highway 1

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Mounties in Chilliwack, B.C., say a man was arrested after a short standoff with police along Highway 1 over the weekend. RCMP say officers attended a call for a single-vehicle incident on Sunday evening.
From transmission to symptoms, what to know about avian flu after B.C. case

From transmission to symptoms, what to know about avian flu after B.C. case

A B.C. teen has a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu — the first known human to acquire the virus in Canada. The provincial government said on the weekend that B.C.
Environment Canada issues snow, fog and rain advisories across B.C.

Environment Canada issues snow, fog and rain advisories across B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued rainfall advisories along B.C.'s west coast with the highest amounts expected around Metro Vancouver.