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Heartbreak in Dawson City after historical Westminster Hotel burns down
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (282+ words) Published 6: 00 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 A staple landmark of Dawson City was destroyd by flames on May 17. Firefighters were called to a blaze at the historic Westminster Hotel early Sunday morning. Crews battled the fire for hours, as smoke filled the…...
West Kootenay Camera Club opening show at Castlegar art gallery
13+ hour, 29+ min ago (96+ words) Grand Forks Gazette West Kootenay Camera Club opening show at Castlegar art gallery Published 1: 50 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 Organizers say the annual show is about more than just images on a wall. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a. m. to…...
More ways to recycle in B. C. with Interchange Recycling
13+ hour, 19+ min ago (233+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 Interchange Recycling is expanding operations in B. C. in 2026 (Interchange Recycling) There are more ways to recycle with Interchange Recycling. "The environmental organization that's dedicated to the collection and recycling of used automotive fluids is expanding their services…...
THE MOJ: Sedins, Johnson face huge task rebuilding Canucks culture
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (655+ words) Published 9: 25 pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 The Vancouver Canucks new management team of Daniel and Henrik Sedin and Ryan Johnson are introduced at a press conference Thursday at Rogers Arena. (Vancouver Canucks) The new management regime for the Vancouver Canucks was introduced…...
Cruise passenger isolating in Victoria tests positive for hantavirus
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (361+ words) Published 5: 25 pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said one of the four people who were in quarantine in the Island Health region has tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus, after a cruise ship was struck…...
WOLF: TV may have peaked with "Battle of the Network Stars
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (663+ words) Published 9: 30 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 Anyone still out there watching TV? I'm old enough that the concept of "watching TV' still resonates as viewing network programs. So, I don't watch much (any) TV these days. I was reminded of those halcyon…...
Confirm your spot at Trail's 2026 SMOKIEPALOOZA
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (546+ words) Published 7: 00 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 Tickets are now available for one of the West Kootenay's most anticipated community celebrations, and organizers say this year's event is shaping up to be the biggest yet. The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to present…...
B. C. hockey player speaks out after on-ice assault during 2024 game
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (716+ words) Published 5: 30 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 A violent incident during a U21 hockey game in the Comox Valley in December 2024 that left an Oak Bay player with a concussion and facial injuries has resulted in a guilty plea to assault causing bodily harm....
Who ghosted who? : MRG Group speaks out after stalled WHL negotiations with City of Chilliwack
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (814+ words) Published 11: 40 pm Friday, May 15, 2026 One day after Chilliwack mayor Ken Popove accused the Western Hockey League of "ghosting" the city, a prospective team buyer has stated the City of Chilliwack abruptly ended negotiations with them on Feb. 4. The MRG Group,…...
B. C. politicians react to Alberta-feds deal for pipeline to west coast
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (684+ words) Published 3: 41 pm Friday, May 15, 2026 Premier David Eby speaks in Vancouver on May 12, 2026. (Lauren Collins/Black Press Media) B. C. Premier David Eby says it "cannot be the case that the projects that get prioritized in Canada are those where a Premier threatens…...