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An elderly woman is helped off a bus after being relocated from the front in eastern Ukraine. (Photo by Darrell McKay)

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Vancouver Islander moved by the plight of the elderly in war-torn Ukraine

Ninth trip has him volunteering with evacuees from the front

The New York Sirens defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 5-1 Saturday (Nov. 29) during its home opener at Prudential Center in New Jersey. (PWHL/ Contributed to Surrey Now-Leader)

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New York Sirens dominate Vancouver Goldeneyes in home opener

New York Sirens played Vancouver Goldeneyes Nov. 29 at Prudential Center in New Jersey

Four captured grizzly bears have been determined not to have been involved in an attack that left four seriously injured in Bella Coola on Nov. 20, 2025, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said Friday, Nov. 28. (Conservation Officer Service photo)

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All 4 captured grizzlies ruled out from Bella Coola bear attack

COS says the bears will be relocated as the search for the bears involved continues

Jon Willis stands at Karijini National Park in Western Australia. His second book, The Pale Blue Data Point: An Earth-Based Perspective on the Search for Alien Life, was published on Oct. 10 by the University of Chicago Press. (Photo courtesy of Jon Willis)

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B.C. professor says the search for alien life starts close to home

Jon Willis releases book exploring how our waters can inspire astrobiologists to chase life in the stars

The Foundry waiting area at the Comox Valley location. Foundry/Supplied

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Foundry marks 10 years of helping youth with low-barrier health access in B.C.

Centres across the province designed to offer a one-stop shop from young people’s health needs

Seaton Sonics captain Brielle Johnson (right) powers her kill through the double block of Deelah Arnold (11) and Lena Hoard of the Vernon Panthers during the all-Vernon quarterfinal match at the B.C. High School Senior Girls AAA Volleyball Championships Friday, Nov. 28, at VSS. The Panthers swept their rivals 3-0 to advance to the semifinals Saturday. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

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All-Vernon quarterfinal highlights Day 2 action at B.C. volleyball finals

Host Panthers avenge Okanagan final defeat, sweep Seaton Sonics 3-0

Penticton court.

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Okanagan woman gets jail, ordered to pay back $350k for 17 years of welfare fraud

Darla Norlene White claimed fake expenses and failed to declare her common-law partner’s assets

Lumby mother Tatjana Stefanski (nee Martin) was killed in April 2024. Her accused murderer, ex-husband Vitali Stefanski, had his trial moved from Vernon to Kamloops Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (Jason Gaudreault photo)

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‘Outraged’: Accused murderer’s trial moved from Vernon to Kamloops

A judge deemed that Vitali Stefanski would not have a fair trial next year if it were to…

FILE shot - Fraser Valley dairy farm in 2021. This week dairy milk testers with the BCGEU say they are taking job action after issuing strike notice Nov. 21, 2025. (Black Press file)

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B.C. milk testers withdraw services at Lactanet lab as job action after strike notice

‘This work stoppage was a tough decision for us because we’re passionate about the dairy industry’

Beatriz is the owner of The Knotty Brew, which is the first crochet cafe in Canada. (Brandon Tucker/Abbotsford News)

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Canada’s first-ever crochet cafe comes to B.C.

The Knotty Brew cafe opens to public on Nov. 30