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A Canadian Pacific locomotive and its cars that were knocked off of the train track by heavy rains and mudslides earlier in the week is pictured in the Fraser Canyon near Hope, B.C., Thursday, November 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Exporters face logistical nightmare as CN yet to restore service to Vancouver port
Maple syrup cans are seen at a sugar shack Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Oka, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Global maple syrup shortage forces Quebec to release half its strategic reserve
BC cannabis retailers can now sell books, clothing and some other accessories

BC cannabis retailers can now sell books, clothing and some other accessories
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Enjoy the great outdoors this winter with Outdoors West!

The Yukon provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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Police investigate one of three shootings in Whalley in as many days, this one in the 9600 block of 137 Street and the others in the 13300 block of 95A Avenue and 10600 block of King George Boulevard. The Surrey RCMP say they’re not connected. (Photo: Shane MacKichan)

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One of the flooded farms in Sumas Prairie from an aerial tour with provincial officials, Nov. 23, 2021. Some farms are recovering but more heavy rain is expected. (B.C. government photo)

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Vanderhoof RCMP detachment seen on Nov. 25, 2021, after a man was seen with a long gun targeting the building. (Aman Parhar/Vanderhoof Omineca Express)

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Damage caused by heavy rains and mudslides is shown in this aerial photo along the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt, B.C., on Monday, November 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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Keith Raymond Tyler died in custody

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VIDEO: Man with driving ban faces charges in spectacular Peachland crash

Driver fled on foot after crashing stolen SUV into a rock face on Highway 97

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Something brewing for craft beer aficionados in new year with BC Beer Con

In-person craft beer conference takes place in February in New Westminster, B.C.

A new carving is coming to town, just in time for the holidays. (Ryan Villiers photo)

Hope Christmas lighting ceremony kicks off holiday event schedule

New community Christmas tree, Grinch statue ring in Hope’s holiday season

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Obituaries

Hans Angel

Nov 18th, 2021

Clarence Kolcun

Nov 14th, 2021

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Nov 12th, 2021

Paul Valentin

Oct 29th, 2021

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Oct 29th, 2021

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Oct 12th, 2021

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Garland nets winner as Canucks beat Habs 2-1 to snap 4-game losing skid

Montreal falls in first game after firing general manager Marc Bergevin

Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand (63) checks Vancouver Canucks’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins forward Marchand suspended 3 games for slew-footing Canuck

It is the seventh suspension of Marchand’s career

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‘Canada loves you back’: Ryan Reynolds honoured with Governor General’s Award

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NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson speaks with the media about her private members bill regarding abandoned vessels, in Ottawa on Thursday, November 30, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

MALCOLMSON: B.C. expects feds to ‘make our application a priority’ on drug decriminalization

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