Co-author Brian Antonson will be in Chilliwack signing copies of ‘Slumach’s Gold: In Search of a Legend—and a Curse’ on Saturday, Nov. 29 at The Book Man. (Submitted by Brian Antonson)

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‘Nuggets the size of walnuts’: book updates legend of hidden B.C. gold

Authors separate fact and fiction in ‘Slumach’s Gold: In Search of a Legend—and a Curse’

Niobe Thompson’s documentary Hunt for the Oldest DNA, fresh off an Emmy win, screens Nov. 20 at Glenlyon Norfolk School with the director in attendance for a post-film discussion. (Photo courtesy of Niobe Thompson)

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B.C. filmmaker brings Emmy-winning DNA documentary home

Hunt for the Oldest DNA — by Victoria filmmaker Niobe Thompson — was the 2025 winner of Best…

Dave Chappelle at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival in August 2025. (Photo: commons.wikimedia.org)

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Dave Chappelle just announced a December show in Vancouver

American comedian coming to Rogers Arena

Author Deanna Kawatski’s book Wilderness Mother became a Canadian bestseller and Book of The Month selection for many years. (Photo contributed)

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B.C.’s Wilderness Mother adds her latest chapter in 30th anniversary book release

Author Deanna Kawatski revisits original bestseller about life off the grid in remote B.C. northwest

Leanne Van Dongen is holding a book signing event at Coles Books on Saturday, Nov. 29, in The City of Lougheed centre, in Burnaby. (Special to The News)

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Former B.C. teen prodigy author celebrates release of new book ‘Death Game’

It’s the second in the “Death Life” series for author Leanne Van Dongen

Aerialist Sasha Galitski, the subject of Kimberley director Trixie Pacis’ film Embers, performs after a screening of the film at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. Rita Taylor/Submitted.

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B.C.’s ‘Embers’ stokes thought through aerialist’s unique take on Jasper wildfire

Kimberley filmmaker Trixie Pacis happy with response to premiere at the Banff Mountain Film Festival

A quartet of students run through a rehearsal at Vernon High School in 1958. Unfortunately, there are no names attached to the photo. Today, Thursday, Nov. 13, is National Hug A Musician Day. (Museum and Archives of Vernon Photo No. 23010)

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Hug a musician day marked with historic B.C. band

Nov. 13 is National Hug A Musician Day

Andini Makosinski said it was an interesting task of finding outfits that could fit Yung Gravy, who stands at 6’8”. (Photo courtesy of Andini Makosinski/screenshot)

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Welcome to Gravysmith: Behind rapper Yung Gravy’s small-town B.C. takeover

Vancouver Island talent and locations help showcase rapper’s latest release, ‘Debbie’

Lee Brice is performing at Abbotsford Centre alongside Grace Tyler on April 10, 2026. (Lee Brice)

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Country singer Lee Brice chasing sunrises with 2 B.C. dates on new tour

Grace Tyler opening the April 10 concert at Abbotsford Centre and April 11 at Prospera Place in Kelowna

Jake and Carol Konkin perform as Buckaroo Jake and Calico Carol. (Submitted)

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Buckaroo Jake and Calico Carol: B.C. couple entertains the old cowboy way

Castlegar’s Jake and Carol Conkin still bringing western wisdom and song in their 80s