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More ‘strings of lights’ reported in coastal B.C.’s night skies

More “strings of lights” were seen on May 15, 2021, in night sky over Vancouver Island. (File photo)

At least three sightings were made on May 15

by Robert Barron
updated 3 mins ago

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Avalanche Canada receives $10-million grant from B.C. government
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Possible COVID-19 exposure reported at Mill Bay Thrifty Foods
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Former Chemainus St. Joseph’s School site sold to addictions recovery group
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Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers and Mosaic partner to build new trails
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GoFundMe set up for Duncan girl following cancer diagnosis
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Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Murray McNeil and Cpl. Wade Fisher present seven-year-old Cody Krabbendam of Ranchero with an award for bravery on July 22, 2020. (Contributed)

7-year old Shuswap boy receives medal of bravery for rescuing child at beach

by Lachlan Labere

updated 1h ago

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry update the province’s COVID-19 vaccine program, May 10, 2021. (B.C. government)

B.C.’s COVID-19 infection rate stays below 500 a day over weekend

by Tom Fletcher

updated 59 mins ago

UBCO researcher examining therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs

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‘An amazing encounter’: Kootenay photographer’s intimate hours with a cougar

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Royal Bay Secondary School’s rainbow crosswalk was vandalized shortly after being painted but by Monday, coincidentally the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the crosswalk had been cleaned up and students had surrounded it with chalk messages of support and celebration. (Zoe Ducklow/News Staff)

B.C. high’s school’s pride crosswalk restored following ‘hateful’ graffiti attack

by Kiernan Green

updated 1h ago

Terrance Mack would have celebrated his 34th birthday on May 13, 2021. Mack’s family has identified him as the victim of a homicide in an apartment on Third Avenue in Port Alberni sometime in April. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

VIDEO: Heritage Minute marks 100th anniversary of work to discover insulin

‘COVID to COVID’ lung transplant patient says he’s grateful at a May 14, 2021, news conference in Chicago. (CP screenshot)

‘COVID to COVID’ lung transplant patient grateful

Prince Rupert was one of the first B.C. communities targeted for mass vaccination after a steep rise in infections. Grey area marks community-wide vaccine distribution. (B.C. Centre for Disease Control)

B.C. tracks big drop in COVID-19 infections after vaccination

Refrigerators are shown for sale at a Home Depot store in Miami Lakes, Fla., on April 23, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Wilfredo Lee

Global chip shortage, pandemic demand drive up home appliance prices

UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies from injuries sustained in Mid-Island highway collision

BC Highway Patrol says impairment not a contributing factor in crash

by Mandy Moraes

updated 52 mins ago
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Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole holds a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday, May 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Liberals silent on nature of Fortin probe or who will replace him on vaccine campaign

Some experts have expressed worry over the lack of information about the nature of the investigation

by The Canadian Press

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Canadian actors’ union calls for end to impasse over Bill C-10
- updated 4h ago
Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen sued over alleged sexual assault
- 5h ago
RCMP on the hunt for serial Rathtrevor Beach flasher
- 6h ago
Puppy’s home in question as BC Supreme Court considers canine clash
- updated 6h ago
RCMP enforce injunction at Fairy Creek logging blockade near Port Renfrew
- 8h ago

Twenty-two BCHL grads chasing Stanley Cup as NHL playoffs begin

The list includes Alex Newhook, getting his first taste of NHL playoffs with the Colorado Avalanche

by Eric Welsh

7h ago

Edmonton Oilers’ Jujhar Khaira (16) is checked by Vancouver Canucks’ Tyler Myers (57) during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Saturday, May 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Canucks power past playoff-bound Oilers 4-1 as NHL regular season winds down

Vancouver and Calgary will play final games as other teams begin post-season action

by The Canadian Press

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