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FILE - Beyonce performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2016. Beyoncé shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday night, Sept 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
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FILE - Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1996. Authorities in Nevada confirmed Tuesday, July 18, 2023, that they served a search warrant this week in connection with the long-unsolved killing of the late rapper Shakur. (AP Photo/Frank Wiese, File)
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A registered nurse pulls on an N-95 mask in a COVID Acute Care Unit in Seattle, Washington. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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FILE - Michael Gambon, from left, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman attend the premiere of “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince”, in New York, on July 9, 2009. Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82. A statement by his family, issued by his publicist on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, said he died following “a bout of pneumonia.” (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)
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Selwyn Romilly and his wife, Lorna. (Charis Romilly Turner/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Selwyn Romilly, B.C.’s first Black judge, dies at age 83

Romilly was appointed to the provincial court in 1974 and the Supreme Court in 1995

Selwyn Romilly and his wife, Lorna. (Charis Romilly Turner/Contributed to Black Press Media)
A now closed fish farm within B.C.’s Discovery Islands region. (Photo courtesy Sheri Beaulieu/Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance)

123 First Nations renew call to close B.C. salmon farms as DFO weakens promise

Recent federal documents appear to walk back 2019 commitment to fully phase out open net fish farms

A now closed fish farm within B.C.’s Discovery Islands region. (Photo courtesy Sheri Beaulieu/Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance)
Taryn Stephenson stands outside her vandalized store. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

VIDEO: Man vandalized B.C. business with smoke bombs; fundraiser launched

The goal of the GoFundMe for T’s Once Upon A Tea Leaf is $50,000

Taryn Stephenson stands outside her vandalized store. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)
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Liberal MP Greg Fergus stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Border services officers discovered nearly 200kg of opium inside two shipping containers entering B.C. in August. (Photo courtesy of Canada Border Services Agency)
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Fireworks explode in the air above the Ottawa River to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, in Ottawa on June 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Attorney General Niki Sharma says help is on the way for B.C. Sheriff Service after a new report compiled for the provincial government has detailed a shortage of sheriffs across B.C., resulting in court closures and delays. (Photo courtesy of Province of B.C.)

New sheriffs saddlin’ up to help BC court system: attorney-general

Niki Sharma acknowledges need for improvement, says new sheriffs are on way

Attorney General Niki Sharma says help is on the way for B.C. Sheriff Service after a new report compiled for the provincial government has detailed a shortage of sheriffs across B.C., resulting in court closures and delays. (Photo courtesy of Province of B.C.)
In 2016, it cost $1.2 million to remove the Viki Lyne II from Ladysmith’s harbour - accounting for nearly twice the 2023 budget currently allocated to Transport Canada for the disposal of derelict vessels. (Photo from Aaron Stone’s X account)

Derelict boats, Part 3: Solution mired in governmental bureaucracy

Former Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson calls situation ‘a no-man’s land of responsibility’

In 2016, it cost $1.2 million to remove the Viki Lyne II from Ladysmith’s harbour - accounting for nearly twice the 2023 budget currently allocated to Transport Canada for the disposal of derelict vessels. (Photo from Aaron Stone’s X account)
Ashleigh Daniels, a police officer in Coquitlam signs the book of condolences for fallen Ridge Meadows RCMP Const. Rick O’Brien. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

Fundraiser for family of fallen Lower Mainland officer at more than $100,000

Money will go towards Const. Rick O’Brien’s wife and six children

Ashleigh Daniels, a police officer in Coquitlam signs the book of condolences for fallen Ridge Meadows RCMP Const. Rick O’Brien. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)
The integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating after 58-year-old Henry Doyle was found on a forest service road with his dirt bike on the Sunshine Coast on Sept. 23, 2023. He died of his injuries. (IHIT)

Man’s death on Sunshine Coast forest service road deemed suspicious: Police

Police say Henry Doyle, 58, was found on a forest service road with his dirt bike

The integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating after 58-year-old Henry Doyle was found on a forest service road with his dirt bike on the Sunshine Coast on Sept. 23, 2023. He died of his injuries. (IHIT)
Members of the Gitxaala Nation, including Chief Councillor Linda Innes, front right, march to B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, April 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Court rules B.C. must fix mineral claims system after Indigenous challenge

Judge says B.C. has a duty to consult, but rejects bid to quash existing claims

Members of the Gitxaala Nation, including Chief Councillor Linda Innes, front right, march to B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, April 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says a Vancouver juice bar manager discriminated against one of his employees from 2019 on the basis of sex and race. The complainant, who was 13 years old at the time, was awarded close to $28,000. (Credit: Unsplash)

Black 13-year-old accused of stealing from B.C. employer wins rights complaint

Human Rights Tribunal orders restaurant, manager to pay teen $28K

The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says a Vancouver juice bar manager discriminated against one of his employees from 2019 on the basis of sex and race. The complainant, who was 13 years old at the time, was awarded close to $28,000. (Credit: Unsplash)
Tyler Turner and Kayleen Vanderree compete in The Amazing Race Canada.. (Photo Courtesy of CTV)

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Mohawk artist Lee Claremont presents to the Indigenous Art Studio class at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. (Photo courtesy of Jim Elwood)

New B.C. grad requirement introduces students to local Indigenous teachings

Some school districts developing unique courses alongside First Nations to fulfill new requirement

Mohawk artist Lee Claremont presents to the Indigenous Art Studio class at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. (Photo courtesy of Jim Elwood)
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Kamloops, B.C., on September 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. will get info it needs to protect people after Sikh killing: Eby

Premier says Ottawa has offered no new information, but commitments made

B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Kamloops, B.C., on September 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Coun. Trish Mandewo of Coquitlam is the new president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Mandewo, who is the first Black president of UBCM in its history, assumes the office from past president Coun. Jen Ford of Whistler. (UBCM/Flickr)

Decriminalization, climate change and housing top issues at UBCM conference

New UBCM prez says organization is ready to work with province

Coun. Trish Mandewo of Coquitlam is the new president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Mandewo, who is the first Black president of UBCM in its history, assumes the office from past president Coun. Jen Ford of Whistler. (UBCM/Flickr)
The procession for Const. Rick O’Brien rolled through Abbotsford on Tuesday (Sept. 26). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Procession for fallen officer Const. Rick O’Brien rolls through Abbotsford

Ridge Meadows RCMP member was killed during an incident on Friday (Sept. 22)

The procession for Const. Rick O’Brien rolled through Abbotsford on Tuesday (Sept. 26). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Workers lay pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on farmland, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Trans Mountain pipeline shift raising reconciliation questions

Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation opposes the route change approved by Ottawa

Workers lay pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on farmland, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. conservation officers say four unhoused people were bitten by a coyote in downtown Prince George Sept. 26. They say aggressive coyote behaviour is likely the result of people feeding them. (Photo courtesy of B.C. Conservation Officer Service)

Coyote attacks 4 unhoused people in downtown Prince George overnight

Injuries non-life-threatening, but 3 people in hospital

B.C. conservation officers say four unhoused people were bitten by a coyote in downtown Prince George Sept. 26. They say aggressive coyote behaviour is likely the result of people feeding them. (Photo courtesy of B.C. Conservation Officer Service)
Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon Tuesdayu announced new housing targets for 10 municipalities including Saanich in Greater Victoria where he made the announcement. They call for just over 60,000 new units within five years. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

New housing targets call for more than new 60,000 units in 5 years: Kahlon

Housing Minister announces the specific targets for 10 municipalities

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon Tuesdayu announced new housing targets for 10 municipalities including Saanich in Greater Victoria where he made the announcement. They call for just over 60,000 new units within five years. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
A man struggles with an umbrella in the wind as rain falls in Vancouver, on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Wind warnings lifted as fall storm passes from most of coastal B.C.

Streamflow advisories remain as parts of Vancouver Island could receive 150 mm of rain

A man struggles with an umbrella in the wind as rain falls in Vancouver, on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Chief Harley Chappell and SFN youth drummers, singers and dancers lead the walk from Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Plaza to Memorial Park to mark the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30, 2022. (Alex Browne file photo)

‘These are our lands’: B.C. First Nation chief on Truth & Reconciliation Day

Semiahmoo First Nation chief says unceded lands the ‘undiscussed discussion’

Chief Harley Chappell and SFN youth drummers, singers and dancers lead the walk from Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Plaza to Memorial Park to mark the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30, 2022. (Alex Browne file photo)
Despite being held and more favourable conditions on the way, smoke from the McDougall Creek wildfire might still be visible during the fall season. (BC Wildfire Service)

End in sight for McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna

The fire started on Tuesday, Aug. 15

Despite being held and more favourable conditions on the way, smoke from the McDougall Creek wildfire might still be visible during the fall season. (BC Wildfire Service)