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Sinclar reducing production at Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James mills

Sinclar reducing production at Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James mills

Mills reducing production to four days per week from five
Bot tracking Elon Musk detects his arrival at YVR

Bot tracking Elon Musk detects his arrival at YVR

Many high-profile celebrities have gone through Vancouver International Airport this week.

B.C. commits $53.6M in recovery funding for 10 local communities affected by floods

VICTORIA — Ten communities still recovering from November's disastrous flooding in British Columbia are receiving $53.6 million from the provincial government to help rebuild infrastructure and get evacuees back into their homes.
Province confirms outbreak of avian influenza at farm in North Okanagan

Province confirms outbreak of avian influenza at farm in North Okanagan

The province has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza at a farm in the North Okanagan. "With the recent confirmation of avian influenza in several provinces and U.S. states, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food has been working closely with the
B.C. ferry needs tug after breakdown, prompts cancellations before long weekend

B.C. ferry needs tug after breakdown, prompts cancellations before long weekend

VANCOUVER — Travellers aboard a B.C. ferry heading to Nanaimo endured an epic late-night sailing when the vessel had engine trouble mid-voyage. BC Ferries says the Queen of Oak Bay departed Horseshoe Bay at about 8 p.m.
Victoria paramedics going to Ukraine to deliver ambulances and medical supplies

Victoria paramedics going to Ukraine to deliver ambulances and medical supplies

They are flying to Poland on Sunday, will drive the ambulances over the border into Ukraine and transfer everything into the hands of paramedics with ­Pirogov First Volunteer Mobile Hospital
Vancouver Island's first eagle sanctuary to go ahead after funds raised

Vancouver Island's first eagle sanctuary to go ahead after funds raised

Vancouver mayor aims to increase empty homes tax to fund affordable housing

Vancouver mayor aims to increase empty homes tax to fund affordable housing

Vancouver's mayor has announced a plan to boost the empty homes tax rate to five per cent and double its compliance audits in an effort to provide more affordable housing.
Spike in emergencies at Vancouver's Wreck Beach prompts changes

Spike in emergencies at Vancouver's Wreck Beach prompts changes

Coast Guard hovercraft rescues in 2021 nearly matched all of those in prior three years.

Canada Post deliveries paused in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside over safety concerns

VANCOUVER — Canada Post says it has temporarily suspended mail delivery along two blocks in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood because of safety concerns.