2017 now worst wildfire season in B.C.

Total area burned approaching 9,000 square km across the province

 

B.C. family OK after terror attack in Barcelona

 

Canadian schools reluctant to embrace later bell times despite research

 

Abbotsford artist wins big in condom wrapper design contest

 

Baby dolphin dies after tourists manhandle calf in Spain

 

Tourist cancellations far beyond B.C. wildfire zone

 

Three new judges appointed in B.C., two senior judges reappointed

 

Gang life laid out in Bacon shooting trial

 

Most ‘peak millennials’ in B.C. say they can’t afford a home: survey

 

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    Quick-thinking travellers douse fire on Vancouver Island highway

       

      Sidney Crosby turns 30: His career in numbers

         

        Best of the Abbotsford Air Show

           

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          News

          UPDATE: ISIS takes responsibility for Barcelona terror attack

          13 died and dozens were injured when a van plowed into a crowd

           

          Conservative leader Andrew Scheer visits Lower Mainland

          The new party leader came for a picnic and meet-and-greet with Langley supporters

           

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          Sports

          Minnesota and Texas A&M to headline basketball showcase

          Vancouver to host men’s and women’s U.S. college basketball tournament at convention centre.

           

          7 Canadian cities shortlisted for the 2026 World Cup

          Nine stadiums in seven Canadian cities shortlisted by joint North American World Cup bid.

           

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          Buzz

          Filmmaker Kevin Smith drops in to B.C. toy store

          Smith shot nearly 20 minutes of video in the massive Langley toy store and posted it to Facebook

           

          Conservation officers rescue bear cub from oil jug

          Cub was found near Elephant Hill

           

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          Community

          B.C. girl’s lemonade stand raises hundreds for wildfire victims

          Hayden Rodgers, 6, fundraises for those affected by the fire and Surrey Memorial Hospital

           

          Local writes in about Lizard Creek Subdivision approval

          A Loss for the Majority and for Wildlife Last Friday the RDEK…

             

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            Entertainment

            Daniel Craig delays spectre of retirement as James Bond

             

            Country singer Glen Campbell dies at 81

             

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            Opinion

            Debate of national anthem lyrics is ‘moot’

             

            BC VIEWS: Notes from the forest fire zone

             

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            Impress

            Five ways to find help for yourself and the ones you love: Get help now at bc211.ca

            Here’s a new way to find jobs, counselling, health clinics, legal support and more, all across B.C.

             

            Explore your happy place this summer!

            It really is tempting to spend your stay at Island Lake staring…

               

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