Remains of dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to T. rex ‘great-uncle’
The remains of a dinosaur skull found in a British Columbia campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and faster than its more famous relative, the T. rex, say the authors of a new study. University of Alberta researchers...
1 dead, 1 seriously injured after crash on HWY 1 in Abbotsford
One person is dead and another seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Abbotsford early Monday morning, police say. The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says it was called to the scene of the collision, located near Cole...
If you’re searching for your first job, employers and experts have some tips
Breadcrumb Trail Links If you’re searching for your first job, employers and experts have some tips Many B.C. teens can’t find summer jobs, but some have found success with small businesses. Author of the article: By Glenda Luymes Published Jul...
Regional officials in B.C. warn of fast-moving water and debris from glacial lake
Regional officials say water from a glacial lake near Pemberton, B.C. has started to flow downstream, threatening nearby properties. The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says the public must stay away from Place Creek, Poole Creek, Gates Lake and nearby water channels...
‘Ongoing need’: Canadian Blood Services calls for cord blood donations
Having her first daughter was an incredible experience for Chelsey Hugelshofer. Her act of giving went beyond birth; she also donated her cord blood. “If you can be that needle in a haystack to save someone’s life, why wouldn’t you?”...
BC Wildfire Service says fire near Pemberton, B.C. is now being held
The BC Wildfire Service says the fire burning near Pemberton, B.C. has been held, but more than 100 wildfires continue to burn in the province. The new designation for the Signal Hill Wildfire, which was first discovered on July 15...
Overnight assault on Penticton school grounds being investigated: RCMP
An assault that occurred around 11 p.m. Saturday is now being investigated by Penticton RCMP. Police say they were called to Queens Park Elementary for a report of an assault. A total of two people were taken to hospital, one...
West Kelowna RCMP say a 67-year-old drowned in Lake Okanagan during swimming event
West Kelowna RCMP say a 67-year-old man drowned Saturday, while attempting to swim across Lake Okanagan. Mounties say in a statement that the senior was participating in the Swim Across the Lake event, when another participant found him unresponsive in...
Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Fraser Canyon
Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks have jointly issued an air quality warning for the Fraser Canyon, including Lytton. The warning is a level “Yellow,” which means that the impact level is “moderate.” The air quality...
Vaughn Palmer: NDP was asked four years ago to rescue B.C.’s pulp mills. It didn’t
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vaughn Palmer: NDP was asked four years ago to rescue B.C.’s pulp mills. It didn’t Opinion: Several reports have warned that access to wood was key to mill survival — and that falls under the B.C. government...
