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Vancouver park board 'Transition Team' messages deleted

Vancouver park board 'Transition Team' messages deleted

Even if the messages still existed, Vancouver's information access director said the city would not release them.  
Province not effectively managing hazardous spills, says B.C.'s auditor general

Province not effectively managing hazardous spills, says B.C.'s auditor general

VICTORIA — The number of hazardous spills in British Columbia has trended upwards over the last several years, making it even more important for the government to prepare, auditor general Michael Pickup says.
Why enthusiasm might be fading for B.C.'s housing initiatives

Why enthusiasm might be fading for B.C.'s housing initiatives

'The big housing news was in the last budget and the budget before that.'
'Never know what you can find': Grenade donated to B.C. thrift store by mistake

'Never know what you can find': Grenade donated to B.C. thrift store by mistake

The discovery resulted in a 'significant' police response.
Nanaimo approves first step in transfer of 81 hectares to Snuneymuxw Nation

Nanaimo approves first step in transfer of 81 hectares to Snuneymuxw Nation

The land on Mount Benson is being sold to the provincial government for $1.45 million as part of the land-transfer agreement with the Snuneymuxw

'Wintry mix' across Lower Mainland could mean sloppy commute for Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a series of snowfall warnings for parts of B.C.'s Lower Mainland, heralding a sloppy evening commute for Metro Vancouver.
Safety board says broken wheel caused 61-car CN Rail derailment in B.C.

Safety board says broken wheel caused 61-car CN Rail derailment in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board says a broken wheel was to blame for a train derailment in B.C.'s Fraser Valley more than three years ago that spilled six million kilograms of potash.
Break-and-enter results in 14 sets of deer antlers stolen from B.C. property

Break-and-enter results in 14 sets of deer antlers stolen from B.C. property

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Police in Fort St. John, B.C., are on the lookout after a number of hunting trophies were stolen, including 14 sets of deer antlers. Mounties say the break-in was reported at an abandoned property on Feb.
Fort St. John RCMP searching for stolen antlers, animal hides, and ammunition

Fort St. John RCMP searching for stolen antlers, animal hides, and ammunition

The Fort St. John RCMP say they're on the hunt for stolen trophy antlers, hides, and ammunition, taken from an abandoned property located on the 8200 block of 98 St.
B.C.'s Gracey Hemstreet becomes first woman to complete — and win — Red Bull Hardline

B.C.'s Gracey Hemstreet becomes first woman to complete — and win — Red Bull Hardline

The 19-year-old Sechelt downhill mountain biker triumphed at the Red Bull Hardline course in Tasmania’s Maydena Bike Park on Feb. 24, making history.