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Highway 3 is shown between Hope and Princeton on Nov. 17, 2021. (Ministry of B.C. Transportation and Infrastructure)

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The provincial government has brought in heavy duty machinery to help shore up riverbanks, clear debris and fix roads in Hope today (Dec. 1, 2021). (Shelley Empey photo)

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    Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole questions the government during Question Period in the House of Commons, Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Ottawa. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole will once again allow his caucus to have a free vote on a government bill seeking to ban conversion therapy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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    Liberals introduced legislation for a third time in the House of Commons to criminalize the practice

    RCMP released a composite sketch of the man whose remains were found near Merritt in late September 2019. (BC RCMP photo)

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    White Rock Baptist Church hosted an event Nov. 20 to try and piece together Ravensburger’s ‘Memorable Disney Moments’ puzzle. (Contributed photo)

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    Obituaries

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    Kathleen Thomas

    Nov 14th, 2021

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    Oct 31st, 2021

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    Vocal ensemble Belle Voci helps perform Handel’s “Messiah” in Fleetwood on Sunday, Dec. 12, with members of Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra. See listing under Concerts. (Submitted image)

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