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“World’s largest EV battery repurposing facility opens in Surrey”
#EV #BCNews
https://wltribune.com/2026/06/24/worlds-largest-ev-battery-repurposing-facility-opens-in-surrey/ -
Since I went nuclear on the Black Press owned outlets I’m definitely noticing a lack of local news for the smaller communities. Is anyone else feeling the absence of news from their particular town/region?
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“Of the six provinces that responded, British Columbia had the highest COVID-19 uptake, reporting that 18 per cent of its residents have received a COVID shot since the start of its fall immunization campaign.”
#BCNews #Covid19 #Vaccinate
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/how-does-alberta-s-covid-19-vaccination-rate-compare-to-other-provinces-we-asked-9.7022159 -
I’ve resurrected the Kamloops Local News bot ( @local )
It’s still in ‘beta’, but I’d love to get some feedback on what’s working & what isn’t.
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“Lake County man charged with threatening to kill President Trump
Trent Schneider, 57, appeared in federal court and was ordered detained until a hearing Friday. Schneider allegedly posted a video on Instagram threatening to buy guns and kill the president.”
#BCNews #LakeCountryBC
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/11/03/lake-county-man-charged-threat-president-trump -
“B.C. doctors pen letter in support of Kamloops OBGYNs as opposition MLAs press government on maternity crisis”
#BCNews #BCHealthCare #InteriorHealth #KamloopsBC
https://cfjctoday.com/2025/10/27/numerous-b-c-doctors-pen-letter-in-support-of-kamloops-obgyns-as-opposition-mlas-press-government-on-maternity-crisis/ -
”RCMP investigating after car crashes into Vancouver Island hospital
RCMP say one paramedic sustained minor injuries after allegedly being assaulted by driver”
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'Very sad and tragic': Humpback whale found dead off Keats Island, B.C.
#BCNews #KeatsIslandBC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/humpback-whale-dead-keats-island-9.6955640 -
“Ostrich farm facing cull order celebrates win after rental company demands CFIA return trucks”
#BCOstrichFarm #RightWingGrifters #RWNJ #BCNews
https://www.castanet.net/news/Nelson/573552/Ostrich-farm-facing-cull-order-celebrates-win-after-rental-company-demands-CFIA-return-trucks -
🚨 BREAKING: Investigation links Trinity Western University president’s son to a major white nationalist account.
The X account, followed by VP JD Vance & engaged with by Elon Musk, has posted Holocaust denial, racist slurs, & pro-Hitler content.
#BCnews #TrinityWesternUniversity #TWU #BritishColumbia #Canada
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#BCPoli B.C. solicitor general says Opposition operative took mentally ill man from care home - #BCNews - Castanet.net https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/535754/B-C-solicitor-general-says-Opposition-operative-took-mentally-ill-man-from-care-home https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/535754/B-C-solicitor-general-says-Opposition-operative-took-mentally-ill-man-from-care-home?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=referral “Begg's filing cites affidavits from lodge staff and a resident’s relative.
It says Sodhi was warned by RCMP to stay away from Argyll Lodge after she began visiting residents starting in November last year, giving them cash and accusing relatives of not caring for them. (1/2)
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There’s an astonishing array of “51st state” merch at a variety of online retailers
I even found a tshirt that said “annex Canada” but there seems to be little appetite to remove them
More 👇
#bcnews #canpoli
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/canadians-aghast-at-array-of-51st-state-merch-for-sale-online/ -
These details are so disturbing: assaulted, abducted, found with critical injuries 40kms away
Investigators haven’t identified the 19 year old man, who later died in hospital
#bcnews
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/many-unanswered-questions-young-man-dead-after-mysterious-incident-in-bcs-fraser-valley/ -
Imagine having the biggest opportunity of your career -- and having people boo you
That's what happened to Agasha Mutesasira as she sang the Star Spangled Banner during Sunday's Canucks game
She's a remarkable person showing true grace under pressure
#bcnews
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/grace-under-pressure-singer-grateful-despite-booing-during-canucks-pre-game/ -
🚨 New reporting from @thetyee exposes BC Conservative MLA Jody Toor for faking medical credentials.
She falsely claimed to be a doctor with an MD, double PhD, & board certification—all from an unaccredited "diploma mill."
Also, she allegedly lied to get hired as Chief Medical Officer at a "psychedelic therapy" company in #Vancouver
Now, she's the Caucus Chair for the #BCConservative party.
Read more 👇
https://www.langleyunion.ca/fake-phds-psychedelics-the-tyee-exposes-mla-jody-toor/
#BCpoli #BCnews #JodyToor #Langley #LangleyBC #BritishColumbia
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🏥Abortion care is legal in Canada but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy to access, especially outside urban centres
🚨BC providers are sounding the alarm about dwindling access
🩺Today the minister made a major promise to patients
#bcpoli #bcnews
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-abortion-providers-sound-alarm-over-access-minister-responds-fiercely/ -
The Raving Gamer, #Langley's beloved board game bistro, has closed, citing rising costs and #SkyTrain construction. A heartfelt farewell to a local gem.
https://www.langleyunion.ca/the-raving-gamer-closes-amid-skytrain-construction/
#Vancouver #LowerMainland #BritishColumbia #gaming #ttrpg #BCnews #FraserValley #Pixelfed #Canada
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The Raving Gamer, #Langley's beloved board game bistro, has closed, citing rising costs and #SkyTrain construction.
A heartfelt farewell to a local gem.
https://www.langleyunion.ca/the-raving-gamer-closes-amid-skytrain-construction/
#Vancouver #LowerMainland #BritishColumbia #BCnews #gaming #BCbusiness
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SCOOP: A year after BC began using cutting-edge tech for early detection of cervical cancer, high-risk HPV patients are waiting 4x longer for secondary tests
Some are so anxious, they're paying 💰💰💰to US clinics to get seen on time
#bcpoli #bcnews
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/high-risk-bc-patients-waiting-months-or-paying-us-clinics-for-cervical-cancer-test/ -
From co-op pride to private equity control: MEC’s journey has been anything but smooth.
With yet another ownership change looming, has the drive for profits overshadowed the brand's organic, community-focused roots?
https://www.langleyunion.ca/from-co-op-to-commodity-mec-faces-another-ownership-change/
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NEW: Financial disclosures show Langley Conservative MLAs Bhangu and Toor live outside their ridings in North Delta and Surrey, while their constituents face growing housing crisis. Only MLA Van Popta maintains Langley residence.
https://www.langleyunion.ca/mlas-bhangu-toor-live-outside-langley-ridings-they-won/
#BCpoli #CDNpoli #BCnews #BritishColumbia #LangleyBC #FraserValley -
Reminder that early voting is open for the Cloverdale-Langley City #byelection
Remaining days for advance voting:
- Sunday Dec 8 (today)
- Monday Dec 9Click the link below to find out where you can vote. (Please note your voting location will likely be different on election day)
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🗳️ Ready to cast your vote early in the Cloverdale-Langley City byelection?
Advance voting is open: 📅 Dec 6, 7, 8, & 9
⏰ 9 am - 9 pm (local time)We have a primer for the #byelection coming soon!
Find your advance polling location here: https://www.elections.ca/Scripts/vis/voting?L=e&ED=59007&EV=60&EV_TYPE=3&PC=&PROV=BC&PROVID=59&MAPID=&QID=3&PAGEID=31&TPAGEID=&PD=&STAT_CODE_ID=15#advance
#BCnews #BCpoli #cdnpoli #Canada #BritishColumbia #politics #byelection2024
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2 of Langley’s 3 new Conservative MLAs join shadow cabinet roles:
🚛 Bhangu: Transportation
🔧 Van Popta: InfrastructureBut controversy looms—Van Popta’s “double-dipping” & Bhangu’s anti-LGBTQ/conspiracy theory social posts spark concern
https://www.langleyunion.ca/langley-mlas-join-conservative-shadow-cabinet-amid-controversy/
#BCnews #BCpoli #Canada #cdnpoli #shadowcabinet #Conservative #BritishColumbia
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A few important ways that you can prepare for the #bombcyclone tonight:
✅ Secure outdoor items
✅ Charge devices
✅ Stock up on essentials (water and non-perishable food)
✅ Have a 72-hour emergency kit ready (see link) -
🚨 Bomb Cyclone Alert for BC! 🚨
A powerful storm is set to hit the Lower Mainland starting this afternoon 🌪️
💨 Wind gusts: 70-90 km/h
⚡ Possible power outages
🛑 Travel disruptionshttps://www.langleyunion.ca/bomb-cyclone-everything-you-need-to-know/
