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The Trail to Trail: torchlight ceremony marks countdown to B.C. Winter Games

Mayors of Trail and Rossland excited to be cohosting Games, rally communities for support

Utilities remain on as of Wednesday, Nov. 26, says one person, at Vernon’s Tiki Village Motel, one week after long-term residents were evicted from the premises with very short notice due to electrical problems at the facility. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

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Tiki trauma: evicted residents remain at B.C. motel, as others scramble for homes

At least two residents still at Vernon’s Tiki Village Motel a week after eviction notice for all

Vancouver Canucks forward Max Sasson, right, battles with Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry during NHL action Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. (https://x.com/Canucks photo)

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Tolopilo makes 37 saves as Canucks hold off Anaheim Ducks 5-4

Vancouver visits the San Jose Sharks Friday (1 p.m.)

The Okanagan Valley champion Seaton Sonics are ranked No. 4 for the 16-team B.C. Senior Girls AAA High School Volleyball Championships, which start Thursday, Nov. 27, in Vernon and Coldstream. (Contributed)

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Sonics rise in rankings for B.C. volleyball finals in Vernon

Rated No. 11 just two weeks ago, Seaton is No. 4, host Cats No. 6 for BC Sr.…

Mountains of Yoho National Park pictured from Field on April 20, 2025.

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Yoho National Park runner suffers minor injuries after grizzly bear charges, attacks

Parks Canada has closed area, says defensive response consistent with behaviour of grizzlies

A voter casts a ballot in an election. B.C.’s Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform released its report that details engagement, voter participation and electoral reform on Nov. 26. (Elections BC/handout)

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Committee releases electoral reform report for B.C. with 36 recommendations

Report on 2024 election still to come

The Parliament Buildings at the B.C. Legislature in Victoria. B.C. will be getting a new ombudsperson – the watchdog for public service – in January. (Mark Page/Black Press Media)

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B.C. to get new ombudsperson in 2026

Sandy Hermiston will replace the province’s longest-serving ombudsperson Jay Chalke

Dr. Harley Gordon of UFV helped make a discovery that completely reshapes how the scientific community understands plant production of salicylic acid. (UFV)

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B.C. scientist changes the way we understand how plants react to stress

Dr. Harley Gordon helped identify major problem with previous plant studies

A logging truck hauls old-growth trees, including a giant red ceder, along the shores of Lake Cowichan. (TJ Watt/Ancient Forest Alliance)

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UPDATE: RCMP arrest count at remote logging blockade near Lake Cowichan now at 7

RCMP continue to monitor situation tied to injunction prohibiting obstruction of area forestry operations

Premier David Eby addresses the media in Victoria on July 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy B.C. government)

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New parliamentary secretaries for armed forces, primary care announced in B.C.

The premier says the new appointments will support the province’s key growth sectors