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More than a dozen arrested in B.C. anti-logging protests

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — Mounties say 14 people were arrested on southern Vancouver Island Saturday as officers enforced a court injunction ordering the removal of blockades set up to protest old-growth logging.

IHIT investigating deadly shooting Saturday in Coquitlam

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Police say a man is dead after a shooting Saturday evening in Coquitlam, B.C. Investigators say the victim was gunned down near Hart St. and Henderson Ave. around 5:30 p.m.
Anti-mask, anti-vaccine protest held in Squamish Saturday (Photos)

Anti-mask, anti-vaccine protest held in Squamish Saturday (Photos)

'Sea to Sky Freedom Protestival' supporters gathered in local park and marched through downtown.
Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

VANCOUVER — Police say a hiker has died after becoming separated from a friend during a hike in North Vancouver. North Vancouver RCMP say two friends were hiking in the area of Mt. Fromme on Friday when they became separated.
‘Witty hippies’ and ‘free parking’: Squamish Sign Wars take no prisoners

‘Witty hippies’ and ‘free parking’: Squamish Sign Wars take no prisoners

Squamish businesses fire shots at each other, all in good fun.
Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

VANCOUVER — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on an acute care unit at Richmond Hospital. The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says seven patients on the acute care for the elderly unit tested positive for the virus.
Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Former Squamish mayor Patricia Heintzman now a partner with the annual festival, which has been postponed since 2019 due to COVID-19.
Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

SURREY, B.C. — The Fraser Health authority is leveraging the fear of missing out in its campaign aimed at convincing young adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr.
B.C. restaurants advised they 'are able to open' May 25 for indoor dining

B.C. restaurants advised they 'are able to open' May 25 for indoor dining

Dr. Henry and Premier Horgan would not address restaurants re-opening during Thursday's briefing, but an industry group has offered firm guidance.
Police, inspectors won't ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend

Police, inspectors won't ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend

VANCOUVER — Restaurants, pubs and breweries with outdoor patios will be under the microscope in British Columbia over the Victoria Day long weekend as WorkSafeBC inspectors ensure businesses abide by COVID-19 safety plans.