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At 104, Syrian could be oldest refugee admitted to Canada

At 104, Syrian could be oldest refugee admitted to Canada

SURREY — When Amona Ali left her native Syria for the first time, last year, she was carried across the Turkish border by her son and granddaughter. She was 103 years old.
Massey tunnel reversal came as a shock to Richmond politicians

Massey tunnel reversal came as a shock to Richmond politicians

In 2006, they were told the route was good for 50 years; now they want all documents relating to bridge decision
Thousands in Metro Vancouver without power after windstorm

Thousands in Metro Vancouver without power after windstorm

METRO VANCOUVER - A wind and rain storm moving across B.C.’s South Coast this morning has knocked out power to tens of thousands of residents, downed trees, and caused travel disruptions.
Weather warnings issued as storm approaches B.C.'s South Coast

Weather warnings issued as storm approaches B.C.'s South Coast

High winds and heavy rain are expected to wallop some areas of B.C.’s South Coast on Wednesday.
Lost snowmobiler was trying to hydroplane across open water: RCMP

Lost snowmobiler was trying to hydroplane across open water: RCMP

A snowmobiling stunt gone wrong appears to have been behind the disappearance of two men into the Salmon River on Monday afternoon. Prince George RCMP Cpl.
Drones join the hunt from the skies for B.C. search and rescue

Drones join the hunt from the skies for B.C. search and rescue

Unmanned aerial vehicles expected to take flight soon
Newcomers to wait longer for English classes, aid groups say

Newcomers to wait longer for English classes, aid groups say

New immigrants will wait longer for English classes as Ottawa prepares to cut funding for language training in B.C., settlement agencies warn.
Medical files of 4,000 Vancouver patients stolen

Medical files of 4,000 Vancouver patients stolen

NDP wants B.C. to make reporting of privacy breaches mandatory
Vancouver buys Arbutus corridor, ending dispute with CP Rail

Vancouver buys Arbutus corridor, ending dispute with CP Rail

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver and Canadian Pacific Railway have reached a deal over the Arbutus Corridor, putting to rest a long-standing and bitter dispute over the future of the former rail line.
Town leery of B.C. Hydro’s plan for Williston Reservoir

Town leery of B.C. Hydro’s plan for Williston Reservoir

Saying the very community is at stake, District of Mackenzie council has established a task force to battle B.C. Hydro's quest to increase the amount of water it can draw out of the Williston Reservoir.