Here is a selection of some of Black Press Media's own journalists' best photos of 2024:
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
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)
Demonstrators gathered outside Surrey provincial court in Surrey on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. . Anna Burns/ Surrey Now-Leader
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)
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 at BC Place Stadium for the Twisted Tea halftime performance for the 11th Grey Cup. (Arnold Lim/Black Press Media)
Ethan Katzberg is swarmed by young fans as he carries the Canandian national flag around the Rotary Bowl. . Chris Bush
Sonja Ahlers at her exhibit Make Art Like Me at the Deluge Contemporary Art gallery. . Samantha Duerksen/Black Press Media
Maxim de Jong has a climbing wall built into his Chilliwack River Valley home. . Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress
In a small upstairs studio in downtown Victoria, famed Canadian drag queen Jimbo prepares for her world tour. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
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
Fire crews respond to a fire on the former Somass Mill property. (Elena Rardon / Alberni Valley News)
During the parade, Kelly Landry rode her steer Magnum while dressed as the Grinch. . Sarah Baker/Sylvan Lake News
Victoria-based artist Alex Taylor-McCallum painted a mural to inspire hope on Pandora Avenue. (Bailey Seymour/The News)
Van Isle Marina鈥檚 Chris Rees and his dog Archie take a look at the Illusie. (Mark Page/News Staff)
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)
Hundreds of people came out to enjoy a weekend of live music at Rock the Lake in 91大黄鸭 July 12-14, 2024. . Brittany Webster
Spencer Middle School students went to the polls on Oct. 17 and 18. (Ben Fenlon/Goldstream News Gazette)
Pure elation as the Grizzlies beat the Ridge Meadows Flames in overtime to hoist the Mowat Cup. (Paul Rodgers/Kimberley Bulletin)
B.C. Conservative candidate Claire Ratt茅e 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 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)
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
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)
. Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative
The 3rd annual Witches Paddle took place at the Oyama end of Wood Lake on Saturday, Oct. 12. (Jordy Cunningham/Black Press Media)
Brayden Barrett-Hay wows crowds with a no-hands back flip off a jump in the new park. Jennifer Smith/Morning Star
Sweet success
TRU celebrates grads in Williams Lake . (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)
The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race on Sunday, July 28. Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin
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鈥檚 waterfront. It was the second stabbing in 2 days in the city. . (Tricia Weel/Peace Arch News)
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
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 made a special visit to Aldergrove for the treelighting festivities on Sunday, Nov. 24. (Kyler Emerson/Aldergrove Star)
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
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
Kitt Julien is a firefighter for a day. Karl Yu/News Bulletin
First time prestigious event has been held in Canada. (Paul Rodgers/Kimberley Bulletin)
Royal rumble
A Royals rumble. (Kevin Forsyth/Parksville Qualicum Beach News)
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
Tour de Rock in Duncan. (Sarah Simpson/Cowichan Valley Citizen)
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)
Aldergrove had its second annual waterfight at Philip Jackman Park on Thursday, July 11. (Kyler Emerson/Aldergrove Star)
O Canada
The Sheepdogs perform at Surrey's Canada Day festival in Cloverdale July 1. (Tom Zillich/Surrey Now-Leader)
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)
before Abbotsford Airshow
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)
People of all ages competed in the blueberry pie eating contest at Country Fest. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
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)
Kent Road in 91大黄鸭 was closed to traffic last Sunday morning (May 26) due to a fire at an autobody shop. (Brittany Webster/Black Press Media)
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
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
Man creates a massive bubble. (Michael Briones/Parksville Qualicum Beach News)
A firefighter gets a hose into position to tackle the blaze. Austin Kelly/Quesnel Observer
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