
Glenda Luymes
Reporter at Vancouver Sun
Reporter at The Province
Reporter for @vancouversun and @theprovince, writing from the Fraser Valley. Send news tips to [email protected].
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5 days ago |
vancouversun.com | Glenda Luymes
'Plasticulture' has exploded around the world and the use of plastic gives B.C. farmers a significant advantage. But there are few ways to recycle more than 4,200 tonnes of plastic used each year • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentFlying into Abbotsford Airport recently, Chris Bodnar was surprised by the large number of Fraser Valley fields covered by plastic.
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5 days ago |
vancouversun.com | Glenda Luymes
Advertisement 1One of the city's few daytime drop-in shelters has seen a 15-per-cent increase in visitors so far this year. Article contentBobby Prasad remembers living at the Vancouver International Airport for three days, moving between arrivals and departures to avoid security. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentThat was before he found the Kettle Society’s daytime drop-in centre in Vancouver.
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1 week ago |
timescolonist.com | Glenda Luymes
A recent rescue on the slopes of Unnecessary Mountain prompted Lions Bay Search and Rescue team leader Brent Calkin to run some test questions through an AI chatbot. “A snow-free hike I can do in May near Vancouver,” led to Buntzen Lake and Quarry Rock, two reasonable options accompanied by a warning to check trail conditions and bring appropriate gear.
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2 weeks ago |
vancouversun.com | Glenda Luymes
Advertisement 1Technology is a tool, not a substitute for trip planning and training before venturing into the B.C. backcountry. Article contentA recent rescue on the slopes of Unnecessary Mountain prompted Lions Bay Search and Rescue team leader Brent Calkin to run some test questions through an AI chatbot.
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2 weeks ago |
theprovince.com | Glenda Luymes
Technology is a tool, not a substitute for trip planning and training before venturing into the B.C. backcountry. Published May 18, 2025 • Last updated 8 hours ago • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. B.C. hiking guidebook author Stephen Hui recommends using various sources when planning a hike.
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“I’m feeling ecstatic,” says Bruce Banman, Abbotsford South candidate who was the first MLA to leave B.C. United to join Conservatives last year. “I know now that I made the right decision, and I’m proud that I did it.” https://t.co/NkfR9g8Kl8 @VancouverSun

This is the result Fraser Valley Conservatives planned for, says #Abbotsford West winner Korky Neufeld. #Abbotsford #Chilliwack @VancouverSun https://t.co/Lz1AT2HWFK

Conservative Reann Gasper takes #Abbotsford- Mission with 56 % of the vote, beating NDP incumbent and former ag minister Pam Alexis. Caught up to Gasper with her daughter in #Abbotsford. She says she’s “at peace and excited” to represent her city. @VancouverSun https://t.co/bZh8jJpLyM