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Ticked off or tickled pink? Aug.19, 2023

Ticked off or tickled pink? Aug.19, 2023

Need to give thanks for some unexpected generosity or complain about something ridiculous and unfair?
B.C. mayor says Canada a 'weak link' in global fight against organized crime

B.C. mayor says Canada a 'weak link' in global fight against organized crime

Following a briefing on the U.S's efforts to tackle transnational organized crime and its impact on the opioid overdose, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says Canada needs to step up its criminal convictions of traffickers.
B.C. prisoners seek extension of jail time to stay housed, avoid overdose

B.C. prisoners seek extension of jail time to stay housed, avoid overdose

Criminal defence lawyer: “A terrible indictment of society when the best people can do is jail.”
Gated community seeking bylaw amendment to add RV storage

Gated community seeking bylaw amendment to add RV storage

City council will consider the application at its Monday Aug. 28 meeting.
Opinion: Barbie sets excellent example of self-reflection

Opinion: Barbie sets excellent example of self-reflection

It almost seems like Barbie is a great work of art that leaves us contemplating the deeper meaning of life.
'Nation-building moment': Yukon eyes connection to B.C. electricity grid

'Nation-building moment': Yukon eyes connection to B.C. electricity grid

Yukon's energy minister says Canada's push for more green energy and a net-zero electricity grid should spark renewed interest in connecting the territory's power to British Columbia.
B.C. declares wildfire emergency amid desperate battle to save West Kelowna

B.C. declares wildfire emergency amid desperate battle to save West Kelowna

WEST KELOWNA — Homes were ablaze on Friday in West Kelowna, B.C., with firefighters locked in a pitched battle against a rampaging wildfire that helped trigger a provincewide state of emergency.
'Akin to hunting': B.C. man gets 17 years for attempted murder, aggravated assault

'Akin to hunting': B.C. man gets 17 years for attempted murder, aggravated assault

Bassett pulled a gun in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and shot two men.
RCMP help extinguish fire, avert evacuations in near B.C. highway

RCMP help extinguish fire, avert evacuations in near B.C. highway

What could have a been a devastating fire and an evacuation for the Blaeberry area north of Golden, B.C., was avoided thanks to those on the scene
Prince George needs more Girl Guide volunteers

Prince George needs more Girl Guide volunteers

About 60 youth were waitlisted last year due to lack of volunteers