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Officers also seized body armour and 3D printed licence plates.

Police seized a significant amount of illicit drugs, illicit cannabis products and unstamped tobacco.

Two people, on average, die in crashes on the BC Day long weekend.

“I honestly can't believe that a couple of days ago I was saying that we were going to have absolutely none of these crops for the remainder of the season."

Some said an October election would confuse voters, while others acknowledged a soured public sentiment toward counter-petitions for major projects.

There are several public projects on the go in the region with price tags over $100 million.

The local river safety advocate wants to see the city do more to keep swimmers safe as another person was swept away by the Thompson River.

Plenty of cats are already riding aboard kayaks, canoes and sailboats, but it takes a bit of work to get them ready for water adventures.

"Every year governments delay meaningful habitat protection, we lose more of what cannot be replaced."

The average gas price in B.C. is $1.95 as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters its sixth month and the future of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain.

So far there are two candidates for mayor.