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Lynn Canyon signs warning of 'extreme danger' installed in park

Lynn Canyon signs warning of 'extreme danger' installed in park

Following another deadly summer in the North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­park, the district has installed new multilingual warning signs
Operator announces mediated talks as Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­HandyDART transit workers strike

Operator announces mediated talks as Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­HandyDART transit workers strike

VANCOUVER — The operator of Metro Vancouver's specialized HandyDART transit system says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute that has shut down most of the service.
Man arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., for alleged machete crime spree

Man arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., for alleged machete crime spree

NANAIMO, B.C. — Police in Nanaimo, B.C., say they've arrested a man who was armed with a machete during an alleged crime spree that included a series of break-ins, chasing and attacking residents and stealing a car from a driveway.
Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

An engine problem on the Queen of New Westminster prompted cancellation of seven ferry sailings
B.C.'s Lind prize for emerging artists gets $1 million donation from family

B.C.'s Lind prize for emerging artists gets $1 million donation from family

VANCOUVER — A new donation is securing the future of one of Canada's biggest awards for emerging visual artists. The family of Philip Lind has given $1 million to support the Philip B.
Man reported missing on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island found dead down steep embankment, police say

Man reported missing on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island found dead down steep embankment, police say

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Police on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island say a man reported missing Friday was found dead down a steep embankment in Port Alberni.
Island NDP MP Gord Johns sees strong support for keeping lightstations open

Island NDP MP Gord Johns sees strong support for keeping lightstations open

The Canadian Coast Guard, part of the federal Fisheries Department, has announced it is planning to remove a total of four lightkeepers from two stations, one at Pachena Point and the other at Carmanah Point, both on the West Coast Trail.
Two die at Metchosin beach, two others in critical condition after apparent drug overdose

Two die at Metchosin beach, two others in critical condition after apparent drug overdose

Police said evidence of hard-drug use was found at the scene.
Two women dead, two men critical in apparent group overdose at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island beach

Two women dead, two men critical in apparent group overdose at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island beach

METCHOSIN, B.C. — Two women are dead and two men are in critical condition after what police say was a suspected group drug overdose at a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island beach parking area.
Slumber party on Whistler Mountain

Slumber party on Whistler Mountain

Ten lucky winners won a Helly Hansen contest to sleep and adventure on Whistler Mountain