NDP flips, BC United flops, B.C. Conservatives surge as election campaign approaches
If the lead up to British Columbia's provincial election campaign is any indication of what’s to come, voters should expect the unexpected.
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'Trove of extraordinary fossils' discovered in northern B.C., museum says
Paleontologists from the Royal B.C. Museum have uncovered "a trove of extraordinary fossils" high in the mountains of northern B.C., the museum announced Thursday.
B.C. short-term rental restrictions reducing rents, saving tenants millions: study
A report led by the Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance says restrictions on short-term rentals in British Columbia have reduced rents by 5.7 per cent, saving tenants more than $600 million last year
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Former federal cabinet minister not ruling out court action to get a new B.C. Liberal Party
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B.C. police watchdog clears Mounties of wrongdoing after man's arm broken during traffic stop
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Minimum nurse-patient ratios established at most B.C. hospitals, says health minister
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YVR tech upgrade means laptops, liquids can stay in luggage during security screening
People going through the security checkpoint for domestic travellers at Vancouver International Airport no longer have to remove some items from their carry-on bags.
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UBCM convention: Two of three special resolutions focussed on housing
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TransLink converts West Coast Express commuter train to renewable diesel
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Bloc MPs will vote confidence in Liberal government next week: Blanchet
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B.C. man volunteers to transform damaged lawn into inspiring garden
As David Bronstein digs in the dirt between the sidewalk and his apartment building, he notices a worm.
B.C. woman reveals greatest life lesson after celebrating 100th birthday
If you take a look to the right of Hilda Duddridge’s 100th birthday cake, you’ll see a sculpture of a smiling girl extending her arms forward.
Vancouver man forms enduring friendship with injured crow
When Jake Huang went for a walk in the park that day, he never expected it to lead to an enduring friendship with a crow.
B.C. senior responds to vandalism with creative kindness
Roger Barker was looking forward to exchanging a book at one of the Little Free Libraries that had been erected in his neighbourhood, until he found it vandalized.
B.C. boy writes emotional song for grandfather he never met
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Video shows sea otter hitching ride on B.C. woman's paddleboard
When Joanie Paquin was walking towards the water the other day, she was preparing to go paddle boarding with her visiting sister. She never expected to pick up a second passenger.
Dog's loving legacy inspires 4-year-old to take daily walks with toy lizard
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B.C. 12-year-old spends summer vacation volunteering to help others
When Kylie Williams was considering how to spend her summer vacation, playing was not the priority.
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$2M home belonging to children's musician Raffi on the market
Canada’s children’s troubadour is selling his B.C. home, which is now up for grabs for $1,995,000.
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