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This Feb. 10, 2022 photo shows gamblers playing slot machines at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City N.J. The University of British Columbia’s Centre for Gambling Research plans to look into the psychological characteristics linked to personal risk factors for addictive behaviours – among other major programs – with renewed funding from the province announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

B.C. commits $1.4M to continue research into gambling addictions, policies

UBC’s researchers have been looking into the links between gambling, video gaming and loot boxes

 

Omar Peters was last seen by his family on Nov. 22 (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP continue to search for missing man

The family of Omar Peters is concerned for his well-being

 

A Drive BC camera shows conditions on Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden on Dec. 5. The section of highway is being closed from 2 to 5 p.m. for avalanche control. (Drive BC)

Avalanche control to temporarily close Highway 1 from Revelstoke to Golden

Closure will last from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 5)

 

3,200 people registered to visit during the first weekend of the Martini Town Merry & Bright Christmas event that has transformed the studio’s Aldergrove backlot into a winter wonderland. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: With movie magic, B.C. backlot transforms into Christmas wonderland

Martini Town Merry and Bright event will be open Wednesdays to Sundays until Jan. 1

3,200 people registered to visit during the first weekend of the Martini Town Merry & Bright Christmas event that has transformed the studio’s Aldergrove backlot into a winter wonderland. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
An earthquake was felt near Oliver on Dec. 4. Residents reported hearing a loud crash sound in the area. (Earthquakes Canada)

Magnitude 3.1 earthquake hits B.C. between Penticton and Oliver

No damage reported, as would be expected for a quake of this size

An earthquake was felt near Oliver on Dec. 4. Residents reported hearing a loud crash sound in the area. (Earthquakes Canada)
Wolfgang Depner, legislative reporter for Black Press Media. (File photo)

PODCAST: Wolfgang Depner reports from the B.C. legislature

TODAY IN B.C.: Affordability and Housing Bill dominate final days of fall session

Wolfgang Depner, legislative reporter for Black Press Media. (File photo)
Due to the upcoming heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon on Monday (Dec. 7) at 7 p.m. (DriveBC/X/Twitter)

Highway 1 through B.C.’s Fraser Canyon set to close due to heavy rainfall

Highway 1 between Boothroyd and Siska to close at 7 p.m.; checkpoints set up by Hope and Lytton

Due to the upcoming heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon on Monday (Dec. 7) at 7 p.m. (DriveBC/X/Twitter)
In this file photo, RCMP and Revelstoke Search and Rescue respond to a call at Boulder Mountain. On Dec. 2, 2023, both teams were called to the mountain once again for a missing snowmobiler. The man died shortly after he was found. (Facebook/Revelstoke Search and Rescue)

Quebec man dies while snowmobiling on B.C. mountain

27-year-old succumbed to injuries while getting transported out by search and rescue members

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In this file photo, RCMP and Revelstoke Search and Rescue respond to a call at Boulder Mountain. On Dec. 2, 2023, both teams were called to the mountain once again for a missing snowmobiler. The man died shortly after he was found. (Facebook/Revelstoke Search and Rescue)
The driver of this car was arrested and had charges recommended against him by police after he tried to accelerate into a demonstrator of a Palestine peach march in Victoria on Dec. 3. (Screenshot courtesy of the National Council of Canadian Muslims/X)

Man arrested for accelerating his car at Palestine demonstrator in Victoria

Pedestrian on the sidewalk narrowly evaded the vehicle as it sped toward them

The driver of this car was arrested and had charges recommended against him by police after he tried to accelerate into a demonstrator of a Palestine peach march in Victoria on Dec. 3. (Screenshot courtesy of the National Council of Canadian Muslims/X)
(Black Press Media file photo)

Firearms reported in 2 weekend West Shore home invasions: RCMP

Police uncertain of links in Langford, Songhees home invasions, allegedly with weapons

(Black Press Media file photo)
VicPD seeks footage after a woman was hit in a marked crosswalk at Fairfield and Foul Bay on Nov. 29. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police seek footage after driver hits woman walking in Victoria crosswalk

Driver blew past stop sign, hit pedestrian and didn’t stop: reports

VicPD seeks footage after a woman was hit in a marked crosswalk at Fairfield and Foul Bay on Nov. 29. (Black Press Media file photo)
Environment Canada says a heavy rain storm it’s calling an atmospheric river is forecast to hit southern British Columbia Monday. Waves pound Ogden Point breakwater during the first major storm of the year in Victoria, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain to southern B.C.: Environment Canada

The storm, which is set to hit Monday, won’t be as powerful as in November 2021, forecasters say

Environment Canada says a heavy rain storm it’s calling an atmospheric river is forecast to hit southern British Columbia Monday. Waves pound Ogden Point breakwater during the first major storm of the year in Victoria, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Barsby Bulldogs running back Rhondé Lyle is tackled by Vernon Panthers opponents Coby Thierren and Jeff Curtis during the AA varsity provincial championship final at the Subway Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 2, at B.C. Place stadium. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Barsby comes up one point short in B.C. high school football final

Vernon Panthers defeat Barsby Bulldogs 23-22 at Subway Bowl

Barsby Bulldogs running back Rhondé Lyle is tackled by Vernon Panthers opponents Coby Thierren and Jeff Curtis during the AA varsity provincial championship final at the Subway Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 2, at B.C. Place stadium. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
FILE - A Canada lynx heads into the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colo., April 19, 2005. Federal officials on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, proposed a $30 million recovery plan for Canada lynx in a bid to help the snow-dependent wild cat species that scientists say could be wiped out in parts of the contiguous U.S. by the end of the century. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
FILE - A Canada lynx heads into the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colo., April 19, 2005. Federal officials on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, proposed a $30 million recovery plan for Canada lynx in a bid to help the snow-dependent wild cat species that scientists say could be wiped out in parts of the contiguous U.S. by the end of the century. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
A new survey suggests one in four Canadians believe a university degree is essential to succeed economically. Students make their way around the Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

25% of Canadians believe a degree is necessary for economic success

But respondents past university age were less likely to value a degree when it comes to financial success

A new survey suggests one in four Canadians believe a university degree is essential to succeed economically. Students make their way around the Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun poses in this undated handout photo. For years, Pannun — who says he’s a dual citizen of Canada and the U.S. — has been a thorn in the side of New Delhi, which regards him as a terrorist for his activities in support of an independent Sikh state known as Khalistan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Who is U.S.-Canadian lawyer Gurpatwant Pannun, alleged target of murder plot?

An unsealed indictment says Indian national Nikhil Gupta, 52, was recruited to arrange the killing

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun poses in this undated handout photo. For years, Pannun — who says he’s a dual citizen of Canada and the U.S. — has been a thorn in the side of New Delhi, which regards him as a terrorist for his activities in support of an independent Sikh state known as Khalistan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Canada’s lopsided 5-0 win over an experimental Australia side in the rain Friday at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., and the hoopla surrounding it provided a taste of what is to come in Christine Sinclair’s farewell game at B.C. Place Stadium. Sinclair passes the ball as Australia’s Amy Sayer looks on during second half soccer action at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., on Friday, December 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Hoopla expected to hit new heights for Sinclair’s farewell game in Vancouver

Friday’s game, the first half of Sinclair’s swansong in her B.C. backyard, was just an appetizer

Canada’s lopsided 5-0 win over an experimental Australia side in the rain Friday at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., and the hoopla surrounding it provided a taste of what is to come in Christine Sinclair’s farewell game at B.C. Place Stadium. Sinclair passes the ball as Australia’s Amy Sayer looks on during second half soccer action at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., on Friday, December 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man’s drug-related conviction, saying evidence in his case is admissible despite concerns about violation of his Charter rights.The flag of the Supreme Court of Canada flies on the east flag pole in Ottawa, on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Evidence admissible in drug case despite Canadian Charter concerns: Supreme Court

Zacharias appealed his conviction of possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man’s drug-related conviction, saying evidence in his case is admissible despite concerns about violation of his Charter rights.The flag of the Supreme Court of Canada flies on the east flag pole in Ottawa, on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani speaks during question period, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Minister tight-lipped on whether Ottawa looking at new regulator to fight online harm

Virani’s response comes after open letter urges government to hurry up, table a long-promised bill

Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani speaks during question period, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
This is the logo for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open.

B.C.’s Nick Taylor immortalized in 2024 RBC Canadian Open logo

Taylor’s celebration after championship putt now featured in next year’s logo

This is the logo for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open.