Jon Azpiri

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• The ’80s were a turbulent time for Vancouver’s West End. Its legacy hides in plain sight

  In his latest book, author Aaron Chapman chronicles an era that many current Vancouver residents may not know about.

  News

  Dec 4, 2021
• Powell River, B.C. paper mill closes indefinitely after more than a century in business

  At one point, one in every 25 newspapers worldwide was printed on paper from Powell River.

  Money

  Dec 3, 2021
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• B.C. floods: Some Sumas Prairie residents still weeks away from returning home, mayor says

  Environment Canada said a smaller storm system is expected to affect British Columbia's south coast late Friday.

  Weather

  Dec 2, 2021
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• B.C. flooding: West Coast Express commuters told to expect delays after mudslide

  TransLink is asking customers to build in extra time for their commute.

  Traffic

  Dec 2, 2021
• ‘The storm is not over’: 3rd atmospheric river pounds province

  The third atmospheric river will bring heavy rain to B.C.'s south coast on Wednesday.

  Weather

  Dec 1, 2021
• B.C.’s top doctor urges people to talk about vaccination ahead of holiday gatherings

  Dr. Bonnie Henry said it's important to have open and honest conversations about vaccination status ahead of the holidays.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2021
• COVID-19: B.C. changes rules around masks, capacity limits at religious services

  Places of worship in B.C. can operate at full capacity if all participants are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, otherwise, services are limited to 50 per cent of seated capacity.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2021
• B.C. records 358 new COVID-19 infections as province identifies first case of Omicron variant

  No new deaths were recorded, leaving the province's COVID-19 death toll at 233. 

  Health

  Nov 30, 2021
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• ‘It’s gonna take time’: Abbotsford, B.C. farmer faces long post-flood recovery

  Narinder Bhangal says it's going to take years for his business to recover.

  News

  Nov 29, 2021
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• Teen allegedly stabs woman and dog at Vancouver SkyTrain station

  The woman and her dog are expected to make a full recovery.

  Crime

  Nov 29, 2021
• B.C. reports 970 new COVID-19 cases over three days, along with 11 deaths

  Monday marked the first day that children aged five to 11 were able to receive a dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

  Health

  Nov 29, 2021
• Vancouver penthouse party host back in jail after violating court orders, police say

  Mo Movassaghi was arrested on Wednesday night and later pleaded guilty to two counts of failure to comply with an order of the health officer and one count of selling liquor.

  Crime

  Nov 26, 2021
• B.C. floods: Abbotsford braces for two more atmospheric rivers

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to visit Abbotsford during a visit to B.C. on Friday.

  Weather

  Nov 26, 2021
• Whistler Blackcomb opens for the winter season

  Some COVID-19 safety protocols are in place, including mandatory masks in indoor settings.

  Weather

  Nov 25, 2021
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• ‘It is time to act’: Report on B.C. policing finds ‘disturbing pattern of discrimination’

  'The time for debate about whether systemic racism exists in policing is over,' the report funded by the B.C. human rights commissioner reads.

  Crime

  Nov 24, 2021
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• Amid concerns over crime, Vancouver mayor says police are well-funded

  Tuesday's event was Stewart's final State of the City address before next fall's municipal elections.

  Politics

  Nov 23, 2021
• COVID-19: Another 324 new cases recorded in B.C. along with one death

  Earlier in the day, the province unveiled details about its plan to vaccinate children between the ages of five and 11. 

  Health

  Nov 23, 2021
• TransLink to accept contactless debit card fare payments

  By the end of 2022, riders will be able to use their contactless Interac debit cards at fare gates and on board buses.

  Traffic

  Nov 23, 2021
• B.C. floods: Horses airlifted to safety in first-of-its-kind rescue operation

  Kim Cardinal's home located along Highway 8 was obliterated by flood water and road access was cut off.

  News

  Nov 22, 2021
• B.C. reports 1,052 new COVID-19 cases over three days as death toll tops 2,300

  The new case counts bring the province's seven-day average for daily cases down to 383, the lowest since Aug. 10. The 10 deaths bring the province's toll to 2,303.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2021
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• Delta, B.C. police expand use of body-worn cameras

  Delta police said research has indicated body-worn cameras can reduce the use of force by and against police. 

  Traffic

  Nov 19, 2021
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• ‘Jubilation with a touch of caution’: B.C. reacts as India repeals contentious farm laws

  Hundreds of people celebrated at Scott Road and 72 Avenue in Surrey moments after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the surprise announcement.

  World

  Nov 19, 2021
• Barge washed up on Vancouver’s Sunset Beach won’t be moved until Sunday

  On Tuesday, an attempt to refloat the barge into deeper water proved unsuccessful.

  Weather

  Nov 18, 2021
• B.C. flooding: Overnight closures of Vancouver Island’s Malahat Highway end

  Repairs will continue through the weekend in the hope of opening the road to two-way traffic by Monday. Motorists should be prepared for traffic congestion and delays.

  Traffic

  Nov 18, 2021
• Flood waters rise again in Abbotsford; 600 rescued as key pump station holds out

  There are still 40 people in the evacuation order area in Sumas Prairie, said Abbotsford Police Chief Mike Serr. "We need those people to please get out of that area."

  Weather

  Nov 18, 2021