CANADA VOTES: Polls now open in country’s 2021 federal snap election

Which party will be chosen to form the next government?

by Black Press Media Staff
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From top left: Justin Trudeau (Liberal), Jagmeet Singh (NDP), Erin O’Toole (Conservative). From bottom left: Yves-Francois Blanchet (Bloc Quebecois), Maxime Bernier (PPC), Annamie Paul (Green). (Canadian Press photos)

Highway 1 to close between Lytton and Spences Bridge due to landslide risk

Rainfall event sign on Highway 1 near Cache Creek that went up in the wake of the 2017 wildfire season. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Significant rainfall poses post-fire hazard to Interior highways

by Barbara Roden

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A man enters an advance polling station in Ottawa, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Advance polls opened today ahead of the Federal Election Sept. 20th. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Firefighters ignite back-burn on the Deka Lake wildfire near 100 Mile House, July 5, 2021. (B.C. Wildfire Service)

B.C.’s 2021 wildfire season winds down, third biggest in area burned

by Tom Fletcher

updated 2h ago

Members of Chantel Moore’s family gathered on the steps of the B.C. legislature on June 4. It was the first anniversary of the 26-year-old mother being fatally shot by a police officer in New Brunswick during what was supposed to be a wellness check. (Black Press Media news staff)

Family of fatally shot B.C. woman denounce liquid poured on police chief at memorial

by Victoria News Staff

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Cannabis giant Tilray announces it will be closing its Nanaimo operations

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Col. Chris Hadfield, decorated Canadian astronaut, made a surprise stop at Falkland School Sept. 17, 2021, on his way to pick up his new puppy, Henry, from the community. (Falkland School)

VIDEO: Astronaut Chris Hadfield surprises rural North Okanagan students with visit

by Caitlin Clow

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The Canadian border is pictured at the Peace Arch Canada/USA border crossing in Surrey, B.C. Friday, March 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Alberta introduces new rules, passport as COVID puts health system days from collapse

Canadians should expect plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this fall, according to the Weather Network’s long-term outlook. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)

Weather Network says a pretty nice fall is in store for Canada

FILE – A health care worker is seen outside the Emergency dept. of the Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver Monday, March 30, 2020. . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

All health care workers in B.C. must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 26: Henry

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh puts on his jacket following a morning announcement in Sioux Lookout, Ont., Monday, September 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Singh and Trudeau promise to crack down on demonstrations outside hospitals

NDP: Bill Sundhu

What will you do specifically for rural communities? I will champion rural…

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Conservative Party: Frank Caputo

What will you do specifically for rural communities? We will create jobs…

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Green Party: Iain Currie
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Independent: Bob O’Brien
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PPC: Corally Delwo
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Liberal Party: Jesse McCormick
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Advance voting turnout up 13% in B.C. since 2019: Elections Canada
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Above and beyond: Firefighting is a family affair for young Ashcroft volunteer

Jacob Aie knew that firefighting was what he wanted to do to help the community

by Barbara Roden

Sue Peters (l, with Darlene Daily) helping to organize donations of home baking for wildfire evacuees this past August. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Above and beyond: Cache Creek councillor tries to always have a smile on her face

Longtime Lions Club member and councillor Sue Peters says local government was an eye-opener

by Barbara Roden

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