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Teens' self-heating life-jacket a finalist for provincial showcase

Teens' self-heating life-jacket a finalist for provincial showcase

Liam Pope-Lau and Fraser Tuck, Grade 8 students at St. Michaels University School, created a pouch containing a chemical that heats up when it comes into contact with water
Twelve clean fuel projects in B.C. to get federal funds

Twelve clean fuel projects in B.C. to get federal funds

B.C. projects are among 60 across Canada to get piece of $800 million
From Burrito to John to Elvis, here are 2022's top pet names

From Burrito to John to Elvis, here are 2022's top pet names

In 2022, the trend to name pets after musicians increased, most notably: Mozart, Elvis, Rihanna, Nipsey and BTS's Jin.
Man who broke into Brentwood house and killed woman gets life in prison

Man who broke into Brentwood house and killed woman gets life in prison

Alan Chapman was high on crack cocaine and looking for someone else when he broke into Emily Caruana’s grandmother’s house and killed the 20-year-old, stabbing her 38 times
BC Housing 'concerned' about Kamloops mayor's unannounced shelter visits

BC Housing 'concerned' about Kamloops mayor's unannounced shelter visits

“It's our responsibility to know why people are laying all over the streets. I mean, it's not good for them, they don't want to be there," said Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.
Two men who escaped Vancouver Island prison plead not guilty to murder

Two men who escaped Vancouver Island prison plead not guilty to murder

VANCOUVER — Two men accused of killing a man the day after escaping a minimum-security federal prison on Vancouver Island pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder as their trial got underway in British Columbia Supreme Court on Monday.
Salvation Army Christmas kettle drive needs B.C. volunteers

Salvation Army Christmas kettle drive needs B.C. volunteers

Salvation Army aims to raise $5 million in B.C. where demand for donations is rising due to inflation.
Merritt residents reflect one year after atmospheric river

Merritt residents reflect one year after atmospheric river

More than 600 homes in Merritt were impacted by the November 2021 floods. "Some people's lives were changed forever here," says the city's mayor.
Surrey council considers report that could end transition to municipal police service

Surrey council considers report that could end transition to municipal police service

SURREY, B.C. — Councillors in Surrey are set to consider a staff report that contains an option to halt all spending and hiring for that city's fledgling Surrey Police Service.
John Horgan on cusp of retirement: 'I would like people to think that I stayed true to who I am'

John Horgan on cusp of retirement: 'I would like people to think that I stayed true to who I am'

As he prepares to step aside as premier this week, John Horgan is looking forward to more time with his family, and his new hobby: rock tumbling.