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Take a look at some of Black Press Media's top photos of 2024 across Canada

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A selection of some of Black Press Media's top photos across Canada.

Here is a selection of some of Black Press Media's own journalists' best photos of 2024:

Lhtako Dene and Quesnel Tillicum Society's first annual powwow

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People came from other provinces and the United States to attend the powwow, bringing different First Nations cultures to one place. Austin Kelly/Quesnel Observer

Opening Pandora's box: a day in the epicentre of Victoria's homelessness crisis

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3:42 p.m. - Franco-Canadian Loup Bayle, who is classically trained at the College Aretha Franklin in the small town of Marciac, southern France, takes out his saxophone and plays a soulful improvisation on the 900 block of Pandora Avenue, on Sept. 23. . (Olivier Laurin / Victoria News)
 

In protest

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Demonstrators gathered outside Surrey provincial court in Surrey on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. . Anna Burns/ Surrey Now-Leader

Nice ice!

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Mica Wallen was out with his family enjoying incredible ice conditions on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, thanks to cold temperatures and no snow. Williams Lake has frozen over completely only recently, after temperatures plummeted, however the area around Scout Island and towards Signal Point had been frozen for over a week, making for great skating. (Ruth Lloyd / Williams Lake Tribune)

Flying like an eagle

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Kitsilano Secondary beat Claremont Secondary in a 53-43 match in the Famous Flex Senior Boys Air Show at Pitt Meadows Secondary. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Jonas Brothers take the stage at the 111th Grey Cup

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Jonas Brothers at BC Place Stadium for the Twisted Tea halftime performance for the 11th Grey Cup. (Arnold Lim/Black Press Media)

Olympic gold medallist gets hero's welcome

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Ethan Katzberg is swarmed by young fans as he carries the Canandian national flag around the Rotary Bowl. . Chris Bush

At a Sonja Ahlers art show in Victoria, the room becomes a living collage

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Sonja Ahlers at her exhibit Make Art Like Me at the Deluge Contemporary Art gallery. . Samantha Duerksen/Black Press Media

A wild life: The story behind a Chilliwack inventor

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Maxim de Jong has a climbing wall built into his Chilliwack River Valley home. . Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress

RuPaul’s All Stars winner Jimbo crafts dream show in Victoria

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In a small upstairs studio in downtown Victoria, famed Canadian drag queen Jimbo prepares for her world tour. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Keeping the King alive as Penticton Elvis Fest crowns winner

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The energy and talent of Elvis Tribute Arist Moses Snow earned him a ticket to the Ultimate Elvis competition in Memphis as well as the People's Choice award at the Penticton Elvis Festival. . Brennan Phillips / Western News

Port Alberni's Somass Mill burns

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Fire crews respond to a fire on the former Somass Mill property. (Elena Rardon / Alberni Valley News)

Light up the Lake 2024

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During the parade, Kelly Landry rode her steer Magnum while dressed as the Grinch. . Sarah Baker/Sylvan Lake News

Victoria Indigenous artist aims to inspire hope on Pandora Avenue

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Victoria-based artist Alex Taylor-McCallum painted a mural to inspire hope on Pandora Avenue. (Bailey Seymour/The News)

Hope sinks for Greater Victoria derelict boat owner

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Van Isle Marina’s Chris Rees and his dog Archie take a look at the Illusie. (Mark Page/News Staff)

Cowichan's record-setting giant hockey stick taken down after 36-year run

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Removal crews dismantled 'The Big Stick' in Duncan on Aug. 21. The World's Largest Hockey Stick and Puck was dismantled due to rot and the cost of upkeep and has been sold to be made into collectibles. . (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

A head-bangin' good time at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s Rock the Lake

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Hundreds of people came out to enjoy a weekend of live music at Rock the Lake in Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ July 12-14, 2024. . Brittany Webster

Langford students have their say at the ballot box in mock B.C. election

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Spencer Middle School students went to the polls on Oct. 17 and 18. (Ben Fenlon/Goldstream News Gazette)

Revelstoke Grizzlies celebrate overtime win in inaugural Mowat Cup

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Pure elation as the Grizzlies beat the Ridge Meadows Flames in overtime to hoist the Mowat Cup. (Paul Rodgers/Kimberley Bulletin)

B.C. Conservative Claire Rattée excited about going to Victoria

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B.C. Conservative candidate Claire Rattée hugs her niece while celebrating her win in the B.C. general elections as the Skeena riding's new MLA. . Harvin Bhathal

Waves wash over Dallas Road

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Waves wash over Dallas Road and storm watchers in Victoria on Jan. 9. Wind and waves prompted the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority to close both upper and lower paths of The Breakwater. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Ready for a fall

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Hunter Sippola falls off the bull during day two of competition at Bulls, Broncs and Barrels at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds on Aug. 18. Kevin Forsyth photo

A congratulatory hug

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Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad hugs a supporter following his speech at the party;s election night headquarters in Vancouver on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Lauren Collins/Black Press Media)

A feral cat's litter gathers together in Cow Bay, Prince Rupert

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. Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative

A witchy paddle

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The 3rd annual Witches Paddle took place at the Oyama end of Wood Lake on Saturday, Oct. 12. (Jordy Cunningham/Black Press Media)

Stoke and spokes high at new bike park

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Brayden Barrett-Hay wows crowds with a no-hands back flip off a jump in the new park. Jennifer Smith/Morning Star

Sweet success

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TRU celebrates grads in Williams Lake . (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)

Great Nanaimo Bathtub Race

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The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race on Sunday, July 28. Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin

In memoriam

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Flowers were laid out near the scene of a fatal stabbing in White Rock Wednesday morning (April 24), after a man died Tuesday night on the city’s waterfront. It was the second stabbing in 2 days in the city. . (Tricia Weel/Peace Arch News)

B.C. apple growers demand seat at table as premier announces farm support

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Premier David Eby listens to concerns from apple growers in Penticton following an announcement for funding support in the wake of BC Tree Fruits' sudden closure. Brennan Phillips/Penticton Western News

BCWS works to reduce wildfire risk in city of Williams Lake

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BC Wildfire Service firefighter uses a drip torch to light dried grass being removed from Hillside Park in Williams Lake on March 19, 2024 as part of some prescribed burns to reduce fire risk in the community. (Ruth Lloyd/Black Press Files)

Mrs. Claus visits town

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Mrs. Claus made a special visit to Aldergrove for the treelighting festivities on Sunday, Nov. 24. (Kyler Emerson/Aldergrove Star)

Football heroes

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Okanagan Mission Huskies defender Ryan Rebagliati steps in front of Seaton/Kalamalka Secondary Sonics wide receiver Jackson Wright for the first of his two opening half interceptions in Okanagan AA Junior Varsity Football League action Thursday, Sept. 19, at Greater Vernon Athletic Park. Roger Knox - Morning Star

After the storm

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Localized flooding along on Marine Drive in White Rock after a heavy rain and hail storm Saturday, June 15, 2024. (Anna Burns/ Surrey Now-Leader). Anna Burns/Black Press Media

Firefighters in training

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Kitt Julien is a firefighter for a day. Karl Yu/News Bulletin

Dreadnaught at Kimberley Alpine Resort hosts FIS World Criterium Masters

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First time prestigious event has been held in Canada. (Paul Rodgers/Kimberley Bulletin)

Royal rumble

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A Royals rumble. (Kevin Forsyth/Parksville Qualicum Beach News)

Fastball returns to Port Alberni

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A runner with the Big Guy Lake Reds tries to slide into home plate during the final game on Sunday, July 28. (Elena Rardon / Alberni Valley News)

A close shave

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Tour de Rock in Duncan. (Sarah Simpson/Cowichan Valley Citizen)

Elephant seal can stay in Oak Bay if he doesn’t ‘go rogue’: DFO

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Emerson, a juvenile elephant seal, rests on the beach in Oak Bay after a weekend jaunt across nearby Beach Drive. Fisheries and Oceans Canada hopes he can safely remain there, despite the busy atmosphere, until he finishes moulting. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Celebrating summer

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Aldergrove had its second annual waterfight at Philip Jackman Park on Thursday, July 11. (Kyler Emerson/Aldergrove Star)

O Canada

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The Sheepdogs perform at Surrey's Canada Day festival in Cloverdale July 1. (Tom Zillich/Surrey Now-Leader)

Retiring Vernon teacher relishes one last Lunar New Year dragon parade

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Retiring Beairsto Elementary School teacher Anita Baturin held her last dragon parade at the school to celebrate the Lunar New Year Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

'Photoship' soars through Chilliwack days before Abbotsford Airshow

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Photographers shoot images and video of pilot Kate Tan as she flies a Nanchung, a Chinese basic trainer aircraft , with instructor Clive Barratt over Washington State on Aug. 7, 2024, days before the Abbotsford Airshow. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress). (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Winner winner, blueberry dinner!

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People of all ages competed in the blueberry pie eating contest at Country Fest. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Goalline tap-in

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Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs forward Jaxon Marchishuk (right) beats Okotoks Oilers goalie Easton Kromm to the puck to tap in the opening goal of the 51st Coca Cola Classic Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament Thursday, Feb. 8, at Kal Tire Place North. The host Mustangs whipped the Oilers 11-0. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ RCMP investigating auto shop fire as arson

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Kent Road in Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ was closed to traffic last Sunday morning (May 26) due to a fire at an autobody shop. (Brittany Webster/Black Press Media)

Coast Salish Games come to a close, Snuneymuxw Days start

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Memphis George, left to right, Gabriel Wyse, Leland Seymour and Phillip Bartleman have a tight race in the boys' under-five canoe races as part of the Coast Salish Games and Snuneymuxw Days. Jessica R. Durling/News Bulletin

Snow day!

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Cynthia Tang gives her son Kai Lange, 4, and his friend Maia Coleman, 6, a push on their Tupperware-bin-lid sled to get them started down the hill at Bowen Park on Jan. 17. (Chris Bush/Nanaimo Bulletin)

Bubbly personality

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Man creates a massive bubble. (Michael Briones/Parksville Qualicum Beach News)

Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department responds to blaze

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A firefighter gets a hose into position to tackle the blaze. Austin Kelly/Quesnel Observer

Esquimalt salutes Canada's veterans

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Members of the Royal Canadian Navy, Cadets, Royal and Canadian Legion salute at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Esquimalt Memorial Park in Esquimalt. (Arnold Lim / Black Press Media.). Arnold Lim

 

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