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B.C. Premier David Eby calls two byelections for June 24

British Columbia Premier David Eby has called byelections for two ridings left vacant after the resignations of the previous New Democrat premier and a former cabinet minister.

The B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C. is shown on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Mother and son recover from debilitating burn by giving back and practising 'superpower'

A B.C. boy learned to adapt after he badly burnt his hands on a fireplace as a baby, and his mom is giving back by raising awareness about burn prevention.

B.C. expands vacancy tax aimed at turning empty houses into rental homes

The Ministry of Finance says the Speculation and Vacancy Tax now includes the municipalities of North Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Lions Bay and Squamish.

Ladysmith is one municipality the Speculation and Vacancy Tax will now apply to, along with North Cowichan, Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Lions Bay and Squamish. (File photo)

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Halifax-area wildfire still out of control, 'many' structures destroyed

Officials say a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon is ongoing and still not under control.

Thick plumes of heavy smoke fill the Halifax sky as an out-of-control fire in a suburban community quickly spread, engulfing multiple homes and forcing the evacuation of local residents on Sunday May 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark

Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups

Three national health organizations want Canada's premiers to push for initiatives to reduce smoking during settlement negotiations with major tobacco companies, years after provinces sued to recoup health-care costs.

Election day: Alberta voters go to the polls, expected nail-biter between UCP, NDP

It’s election day in Alberta in what polls suggest could be a nail-biter finish between the province's two dominant parties.

Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs

The discussions, which some companies call 'stay interviews,' are designed to collect feedback from employees and are aimed at learning what the company can do to retain valued team members and keep them happy.

Nova Scotia's modern 'gold rush' poses huge risk to climate, expert warns

Nova Scotia is embarking on what many are calling its fourth gold rush — but instead of panhandling for chunks of gold, mining operations in the province today consist of massive tailings ponds, enormous open pits extracting small traces of gold and a climate toll that one expert says we’re not properly tracking.

Former Steelers, Jets running back Le'Veon Bell says he smoked marijuana before games

Former Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell says he smoked marijuana before playing some NFL games during his career.

Venice authorities investigate after canal turns fluorescent green

Venetian authorities are investigating after a patch of fluorescent green water appeared in the famed Grand Canal on Sunday morning.

Largest earthquake in 120 years rattles Melbourne but causes little damage

Melbourne was shaken Sunday by a rare and shallow earthquake – the largest earthquake to hit the Australian city in over a century – swaying buildings but ultimately causing very little damage.

3-year-old boy dies after drowning in backyard pool west of Toronto

Police are investigating the death of a three-year-old boy who was pulled from a backyard pool in Oakville on Saturday.

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Mother and son recover from debilitating burn by giving back and practising 'superpower'

A B.C. boy learned to adapt after he badly burnt his hands on a fireplace as a baby, and his mom is giving back by raising awareness about burn prevention.

Miniature pigs delight in playing mini piano at Victoria children's farm

Although the Little Pink Piano couldn’t be further from Carnegie Hall, one wonders if the anticipation of its upcoming concert at the Beacon Hill Children’s Farm feels just as momentous.

Langford mom and son inspire smiles by regularly writing jokes on front gate

Adam finds out how crafty mom and her funny son turned a gate in Langford into a showcase for comedy.

Volunteer with disability strives to empower others to live positively

A B.C. man who lost use of left hand due to a childhood brain tumour helps others with disabilities and inspires his community to have a positive outlook on life.

Langford senior plants roadside poppy to honour late husband

To appreciate why a bright, orange poppy is blooming at the end of a bare boulevard beside a busy road, we need to meet the woman who lives across the sidewalk from the plant.

B.C. teenagers gift pregnant co-worker their wages to extend her maternity leave

A group of employees at an A&W restaurant on Vancouver Island gifted their "work mom" their wages so she could spend more time off with her newborn baby.

One-winged raven learns to paint, recycle to overcome adversity

"He’s like a cheeky toddler!" Adam finds out how a Cowichan Valley raven is overcoming adversity through recycling and painting.

Vancouver Island woman documents owlets daily after unexpected encounter in the woods

For the past few weeks, Dana Crow’s been walking the woods wielding her phone. "I'm constantly waiting for the perfect opportunity to get a picture of the babies."