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Residents of Riverview Drive in Hope fill sandbags on Nov. 29, 2021, one day before the District of Hope issued an evacuation alert for 114 homes on the Coquihalla River. (Jessica Peters/ Hope Standard)

Atmospheric river puts more than 100 homes on evacuation alert in Hope
Flood waters coming from the United States is seen crossing into Canada and Abbotsford, B.C., Monday, November 29, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

South coast cities record wettest fall on record as atmospheric river drenches B.C.
BC cannabis retailers can now sell books, clothing and some other accessories

BC cannabis retailers can now sell books, clothing and some other accessories
How to pack a carry-on: The WCT Travel Guide

How to pack a carry-on: The WCT Travel Guide

Dr. Bonnie Henry. (B.C. government photo)

Masks must be worn at in-person worship services in B.C., Dr. Henry says
Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, provides a COVID-19 update in Edmonton on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta confirms its first case of Omicron COVID-19 variant in a traveller
Daily new cases of COVID-19 reported to B.C. public health, to Nov. 28, 2021. (B.C. Centre for Disease Control)

B.C. sees 358 more COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 300 in hospital
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    Rescue crews prepare to escort a group of stranded travellers on the Lougheed Highway near Agassiz (Photo/Vancouver Fire Rescue Services)

    VIDEO: CFB Comox 442 Squadron recaps B.C. flood rescue mission

    One of the flooded farms in Sumas Prairie from an aerial tour with provincial officials, Nov. 23, 2021. Some farms are recovering but more heavy rain is expected. (B.C. government photo)

    B.C., Ottawa to match flood relief donations to Canadian Red Cross

    Vancouver International Airport (YVR Airport/Twitter)

    COVID-19 variant prompts ban on travellers from southern Africa

    Vanderhoof RCMP detachment seen on Nov. 25, 2021, after a man was seen with a long gun targeting the building. (Aman Parhar/Vanderhoof Omineca Express)

    VIDEO: Suspect arrested in Vanderhoof after active shooter sparks city-wide lockdown

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    The entrance sign to the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. The Canadian Medical Association say it will cost $1.3 billion to clear the backlogs for eight key procedures that were put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Evan Buhler

    More than $1B needed to clear surgical backlogs: Canadian Medical Association

    Consulting firm Deloitte found a backlog of 327,800 procedures across the country

    A man walks through a deserted part of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo’s airport, South Africa, Monday Nov. 29, 2021. The World Health Organisation urged countries around the world not to impose flight bans on southern African nations due to concern over the new omicron variant. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jerome Delay

    What we know so far about COVID-19’s Omicron variant, as it arrives in Canada

    Right now there remains many questions to be answered about latest virus strain

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    Community
    Dr. Rebecca Deyell, pediatric oncologist at BC Children’s Hospital, with Ellie, treated for a rare childhood cancer at BC Children’s Hospital. Thanks to vital donor support, researchers can explore uncharted paths and treatment options for children like Ellie.

    Ellie’s journey: Rare condition points to critical research need

    BC Children’s Hospital shares need for increased research for childhood cancers

       

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      Obituaries

      Flora Jean Gair

      Nov 11th, 2021

      Susanne Rensby

      Nov 2nd, 2021

      Violet Charlie (nee Morris)

      Oct 29th, 2021

      Sophie Evelyn Ogen Nagwa’on (nee Isaac)

      Oct 9th, 2021

      Catherine (Cathy) Dora Woodgate

      Sep 12th, 2021

      Grant Shane Giesbrecht

      Sep 11th, 2021

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      Sports
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      BCHL taking out-of-conference games off the schedule for rest of 2021-22 season

      The league is shifting to regional matchups with travel still hindered province wide

      Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat (53) is topped by Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jeff Petry during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

      Garland nets winner as Canucks beat Habs 2-1 to snap 4-game losing skid

      Montreal falls in first game after firing general manager Marc Bergevin

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      Entertainment
      FILE - Marilyn Manson attends the 9th annual “Home for the Holidays” benefit concert in Los Angeles, on Dec. 10, 2019. Authorities searched the home of the rocker on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, after allegations of physical and sexual abuse by several women. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

      Home of Marilyn Manson searched in abuse investigation

      Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said in February that its detectives had begun investigating rocker

      The Reklaws pose on the red carpet at the Canadian Country Music Awards in Calgary, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

      Dallas Smith named entertainer of the year, takes three trophies at CCMA Awards

      Smith performed his single “Hide From a Broken Heart” for the fully vaccinated crowd

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      Opinion

      NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson speaks with the media about her private members bill regarding abandoned vessels, in Ottawa on Thursday, November 30, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

      MALCOLMSON: B.C. expects feds to ‘make our application a priority’ on drug decriminalization

      B.C. is the first province to offer a safer supply program

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        Business
        Lululemon Athletica’s logo is seen on the outside of their new flagship store on Robson Street during it’s grand opening in downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday August 21, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

        Lululemon sues Peloton over ‘copy-cat’ workout apparel

        Lawsuit: ‘Peloton imitated several of Lululemon’s innovative designs and sold knock-offs’

        Statistics Canada’s offices at Tunny’s Pasture in Ottawa are shown on Friday, March 8, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

        Statistics Canada says GDP grew at 5.4% annual rate in Q3

        Economy edged up by 0.1% in September

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        Trending Now
        Ron Welwood is seen at a Touchstones Nelson gala in 2017. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

        The man who saved (and coined) Kootenaiana dies at 81

        Ron Welwood was a noted local historian

        Maple syrup cans are seen at a sugar shack Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Oka, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

        Global maple syrup shortage forces Quebec to release half its strategic reserve

        50 million pounds of maple syrup poised to be releassed on the market

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        Life
        October 22, 2021 - Tracy Arden from Redefined Clothing in Duncan for S&L in Boulevard Central Island . Don Denton photo

        Secrets and lives with Tracy Arden

        Redefined Clothing Boutique owner fills a fashion niche in the Cowichan Valley

          October 21, 2021 - Katy and Eric Johnson from Complete Windows in Parksville for Business Class in Boulevard Central Island . Don Denton photo

          Complete Windows is clearly created for success

          Family business works with home owners, builders and architects

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            Impress
            Destiney Michelle of the Skin Tyee Nation shares about her role as a CWAA and how Coastal GasLink is helping her community move forward.

            Collaborating on a shared legacy for the next generation

            Coastal GasLink creating economic opportunity for Indigenous communities, chance to share culture

              Kyle Hes is a Gantry Crane Operator at DP World-Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal.

              Prince Rupert’s marine and dock workers essential to Canada’s reputation for reliability

              Port of Prince Rupert workforce has far-reaching impact across northern B.C. and beyond

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