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B.C. travellers urged to pack patience amid busy long weekend

It’s expected to be very busy on the roads, at border crossings, and aboard BC Ferries on Friday as British Columbians begin their long weekend plans.

Young voters flag affordability as top issue ahead of B.C. election

When B.C. voters make their way to the polls on Oct. 19, affordability is sure to be top of mind, particularly for some young people.

Economy adds 47,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 6.5 per cent

The economy added 47,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent.

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Childhood friendship with dolphin inspires B.C. man to pursue passion on ocean

Young Gary was sitting beside the ocean on vacation when a dolphin swam up to him and started making sounds.

'I'm going to cry': B.C. teacher inspires student's meaningful tattoo

While the high school hallways were empty of students, Alison Calder was full of questions about her teaching career.

85-year-old inspired by Elvis music, war experience to spread joy with sea glass

Although she’s perpetually playing Presley’s music, and collecting all sorts of the The King’s things, Geraldine Bruckel didn’t become an Elvis fan until he started unexpectedly appearing in her dreams.

B.C. teen gives back after life-changing diagnosis

Rather than the fleeting feeling of butterflies in his stomach while riding on a swing, Andrei Marti had started feeling an enduring sickness every day.

'It's a dream come true': B.C. composer living with debilitating condition earns red carpet recognition

Ari Kinarthy never imagined he'd become the focus of photographers on a red carpet, back when he was a boy fighting to have fun.

B.C. man facing death chooses life by giving back to the community

Lance Debree will never forget being a teenager and having his first drink of alcohol.

B.C. man strives to inspire smiles riding penny-farthing bike

Although Mitch Guindon makes climbing up to ride a penny-farthing bicycle look easy now, there was once a time when he would have found it daunting.

Man overcomes poverty in Italy to realize creative dream in B.C.

When he happened upon an online video about his hometown in Italy, Cosimo Geracitano couldn’t have been more surprised.

B.C. man gives back by transforming 'eyesore' house into 'spectacular' display

A home has been transformed for the benefit of a B.C. neighbourhood, by a man who was transformed by the caring of his community.

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Pit bulls in B.C. pet mauling tested positive for meth, cocaine, says city

Three pit bulls involved in a deadly attack on another dog last month in Kamloops, B.C., tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine, and the city is going to court to have them put down.

WestJet ordered to reimburse B.C. passenger for hotel, despite claim bill was 'excessive'

WestJet failed to convince a B.C. tribunal that a woman whose flight was delayed for three days spent an "excessive" amount on a hotel room, and the airline has been ordered to pay her full bill.

New Westminster, B.C., aquatic facility named alongside Paris Olympic venue as world's most beautiful

What does New Westminster's təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre have in common with a historic 68,000-seat stadium in Beijing, an NFL stadium and the aquatics venue for the Paris Olympics? They've all been named among the world's most beautiful sports venues for 2024.