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Thousands of 'robber bees' invade B.C. apiarist's shop in attempted honey heist

Bees sometimes attack other colonies as resources dwindle, but they usually stick to beehives found outside

Lauren Vanderdeen, posted September 9th, 2025
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A Terrace, B.C., beekeeper found herself in a nightmare situation late last month when "thousands and thousands of bees" filled her shop.Call it an attempted robbery — the bees were trying to steal sweet, sweet honey.Christine McDonald, owner of Rushing River Apiaries, said it's the first time desperate "robber bees" — bees that try to take honey from another colony's hive — have descended upon her indoor shop to hunt for food as resources get scarce in the late summer.

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Why Vancouver's decision to host a Harry Potter attraction quickly became controversial

Park board's decision has less to do with picking sides in culture wars, and more to do with prioritizing cash
Justin McElroy September 9th 2025
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It's a story bringing together two very different things that nonetheless regularly attract controversy: the Vancouver Park Board and the Harry Potter universe. "J.K. Rowling's actions against the trans community are so egregious that I think we need to look at changing our minds on this," said Vancouver city Coun. Lucy Maloney.On Monday, she along with fellow opposition Coun. Sean Orr, called for the park board to reconsider the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience — a temporary immersive attraction that will open in Stanley Park in November.
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Man arrested after driving child-size pink Barbie Jeep through Prince George, B.C.

Driving any motorized vehicle without a licence is against the law, police say

Andrew Kurjata, September 8 2025

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A Prince George man was pulled over by police after driving a child-size pink toy Barbie Jeep along one of the main roads in the north-central B.C. city on Sept. 5.

And on a day that included a hit-and-run involving an ambulance and a prominent downtown business being destroyed by fire, photos and video of the Barbie Jeep quickly spread online with a mixture of humour and disbelief.

Photos captured by several witnesses show Kasper Lincoln wearing aviator sunglasses and cruising down 15th Avenue near Nicholson Street — one of the main thoroughfares.

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