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PHOTOS: 7 champions crowned in epic BC Rugby event
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (542+ words) Published 9: 00 am Tuesday, May 12, 2026 It was a fun, festive atmosphere for BC Rugby's senior club finals at South Surrey Athletic Park Saturday (May 9), with more than 2, 500 guests in attendance to cheer for their favourite teams. (Anna Burns/Surrey Now-Leader) Kelowna…...
Pool party, watermelon smash among BC Lions game themes for 2026
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (276+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Wednesday, May 6, 2026 The 72nd season of BC Lions football features some new game themes and promotions when the team returns to BC Place Stadium following the FIFA World Cup men's soccer tournament. The Lions start their CFL season with…...
Health Canada approves two generic versions of Ozempic
1+ week, 3+ day ago (177+ words) Published 9: 13 am Saturday, May 2, 2026 The patent for Ozempic by Novo Nordisk (pictured) expired in Canada in early January, opening the door for generic versions of the drug. (Novo Nordisk) Health Canada approved two generic versions of the brand-name drug Ozempic…...
Man running Vancouver to Ontario for $100 K mental health fundraiser
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1075+ words) Published 5: 40 pm Friday, May 1, 2026 Carter Armstrong orders all five meat tacos on the menu at Cantina Del Centro. The 23-year-old from Dryden, Ont. , is breaking in Revelstoke until Saturday, May 2, on his more than 50-day jog along the Trans-Canada Highway…...
Fur-miliar face: B. C. stray identified as Island cat missing for 4 months
1+ week, 4+ day ago (223+ words) Published 10: 57 am Friday, May 1, 2026 A cat found in Saanich has been reunited with its owner in Duncan after it went missing in December 2025. (CRD Animal Shelter/Facebook) Over four months after it strayed from its home in Duncan, a curious…...
B. C. SPCA tell tale of lost Kamloops cat to highlight pet databases
2+ week, 5+ day ago (465+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026 An April 21 media release from the BC SPCA tells the story of Mike's 59-day journey away from home, and his reunification with his guardian Nicole due to being registered in a database like the B. C. Pet Registry....
How an Abbotsford family business became involved in the World Cup
2+ week, 6+ day ago (484+ words) Published 3: 20 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Bert Bos, co-owner of Bos Sod Farms, helped grow nearly two acres of hybrid turf for the BC Place matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Brandon Tucker/Abbotsford News) Bos Sod Farms was contracted to provide…...
Former NHL player Dirk named coach of new Summerland community-owned junior team
2+ week, 6+ day ago (513+ words) Published 4: 25 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Robert Dirk, a former National Hockey League player, will be the inaugural coach of the Summerland Jets junior hockey team. (Contributed) A former National Hockey League player will be the inaugural head coach of the new…...
Kitimat chamber sets priorities as new board takes shape
2+ week, 6+ day ago (248+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 The Kitimat Chamber of Commerce is preparing to set its direction for the coming year after members identified stronger government engagement, deeper industry collaboration and expanded "buy local" efforts as key priorities during its annual general…...
7-Eleven's Japanese-style egg salad sandwich recalled in Western Canada due to listeria concerns
3+ week, 6+ day ago (193+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The recall includes the Japanese-style egg salad sandwich and 15 other items sold at 7-Elevens across B. C, Alberta and Saskatchewan. (beingibie/7 Eleven Canada/ Instagram) The viral Japanese-style egg salad sandwich sold at 7-Eleven stores was one of…...