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Delta Offering 250 Free Trees to Residents This Fall
Delta residents can enter for one of 250 free trees this fall as the City’s Planting Our Roots program returns for another…
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Surrey Voters Can Cast Ballots at Any of 52 Locations in 2026 Municipal Election
Surrey voters can cast their ballots at any of 52 locations on October 17, with four advance voting days also available ahead…
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Two Charged After Lower Mainland Illegal Gaming Investigation, $240K and 145 kg of Illegal Tobacco Seized
Two people have been charged following a CFSEU-BC investigation into illegal gaming operations that resulted in approximately $240,000 in cash and 145…
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VPD Investigating Downtown Vancouver Break-In After Storefront Window Smashed With Skateboard
Vancouver police are investigating after a man allegedly smashed the window of a downtown business with a skateboard and stole merchandise near…
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Langley RCMP Warn Drivers Ahead of Good Times Cruise-In Weekend
Langley RCMP says increased patrols and traffic enforcement will be in place around the Good Times Cruise-In, with dangerous driving potentially resulting…
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85-Year-Old Burnaby Man Killed by Stray Bullet While Inside His Home, IHIT Says
IHIT says 85-year-old Chang Yong Cho was an innocent victim struck by a stray bullet while inside his Burnaby home. Investigators are…
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From School Board to City Hall: Shirley Wilson Seeks Abbotsford Council Seat in 2026
After more than two decades as an Abbotsford school trustee, Shirley Wilson is seeking a seat on City Council. Learn about her…
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Cranbrook RCMP Seek Public Assistance in Locating Dustin McCulloch
Cranbrook RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating 47-year-old Dustin McCulloch, who was reported missing Sept. 7 and was last seen…
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From City Hall to the Campaign Trail: Wayne Lippert Seeks Vernon Mayor’s Chair Again
Former Vernon mayor Wayne Lippert is seeking a return to City Hall in the 2026 election. Explore his background, campaign priorities and…
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From Community Leadership to the Classroom: Meet Port Moody School Trustee Candidate Tracy Green
Tracy Green is running for one of Port Moody’s two seats on the School District 43 Board of Education, campaigning on student…
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Kelowna RCMP Seek Suspect After Roadside Stabbing Near Dilworth and Summit Drives
Kelowna RCMP are searching for a suspect after a roadside stabbing near Dilworth Drive and Summit Drive left one person with serious…
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Vancouver Police Warn Public After Two Distraction Thefts Target Jewelry
Vancouver Police are warning the public after two distraction thefts in which elderly victims had sentimental jewelry stolen during close personal interactions…
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