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Hydro project a threat to grizzlies, biologist says

Hydro project a threat to grizzlies, biologist says

The Vancouver Sun VANCOUVER — A planned run-of-river hydro project in the Upper Lillooet River Valley poses a significant risk to a recovering population of grizzly bears in southwestern ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, a provincial biologist is warning.
Minister blasts bridge firm after ice pelts down on cars, injures two people

Minister blasts bridge firm after ice pelts down on cars, injures two people

COQUITLAM - British Columbia's transportation minister has slammed the international contractor that built the newly-opened Port Mann Bridge, saying the forced closure of the span, only weeks after it opened, is an intolerable situation and that the
Man killed as Jeep hits lake

Man killed as Jeep hits lake

VERNON — A man died Wednesday after his Jeep veered off Highway 97 and went into a lake between Kelowna and Vernon. RCMP said the driver died despite rescue efforts by witnesses and emergency personnel.
Salmon-farm critic gets costly rebuke

Salmon-farm critic gets costly rebuke

The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — A salmon-farming critic won a recent defamation case in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Supreme Court, but he’s now facing a hefty bill after being rebuked financially for his conduct during the same trial.
New Port Mann Bridge closed due to falling ice

New Port Mann Bridge closed due to falling ice

The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — The new multi-billion dollar Port Mann Bridge appears to have failed its first storm test. The bridge — which just opened this month — has been closed while engineers assess its safety.
American man dead, five survive crash of Campbell River-based helicopter

American man dead, five survive crash of Campbell River-based helicopter

The Transportation Safety Board of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is working with the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Coroners Service to determine what caused a Campbell River-based helicopter to crash near Bute Inlet on Saturday.
Metro snowstorm forces bridge closure, ferry and school cancellations

Metro snowstorm forces bridge closure, ferry and school cancellations

VANCOUVER - The new, multi-billion-dollar Port Mann Bridge appears to have failed its first storm test. The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
Drop-in centre ramps up services with cash influx following inquiry report

Drop-in centre ramps up services with cash influx following inquiry report

VANCOUVER - Kate Gibson needs a lot of advice.
Falling ice closes Port Mann Bridge as Lower Mainland gets snowy blast

Falling ice closes Port Mann Bridge as Lower Mainland gets snowy blast

The Port Mann Bridge has been shut down in both directions because of falling ice from the bridge, which injured a motorist.
Youth, 16, charged in beating of guard

Youth, 16, charged in beating of guard

COQUITLAM — A 16-year-old youth has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with the severe beating of a security guard in Port Coquitlam.