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‘Live big for Lionel’: Parents celebrate spirit of 10-year-old boy killed in B.C. boating tragedy

‘Live big for Lionel’: Parents celebrate spirit of 10-year-old boy killed in B.C. boating tragedy

The parents of a 10-year-old boy who was killed in a tragic boating accident say their son’s light is shining brighter than ever, and they want everyone to “live big for Lionel.”

BC Ferries union upset Chinese company was hired to build new vessels

BC Ferries union upset Chinese company was hired to build new vessels

Business is bleak: Urgent calls to resuscitate downtown Victoria

Business is bleak: Urgent calls to resuscitate downtown Victoria

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Arsonist sentenced for fire at Ukrainian pastor’s home in Victoria

Arsonist sentenced for fire at Ukrainian pastor’s home in Victoria

Eye contact and earlier diagnosis: How AI is transforming front-line health care in B.C.

Eye contact and earlier diagnosis: How AI is transforming front-line health care in B.C.

2 men found guilty of illegal prawn fishing in B.C., fined more than $40K total

2 men found guilty of illegal prawn fishing in B.C., fined more than $40K total

Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’

Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’

Major projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: B.C. chief

Major projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: B.C. chief

B.C. man drives around with exotic bird perched in classic car

B.C. man drives around with exotic bird perched in classic car

B.C. public safety critic calls for provincial task force on fentanyl trafficking, transnational crime

B.C. public safety critic calls for provincial task force on fentanyl trafficking, transnational crime

Wildfire burning out of control west of Nanaimo, B.C.

Wildfire burning out of control west of Nanaimo, B.C.

Grizzly seen ‘chasing livestock’ on B.C. Gulf Island

Grizzly seen ‘chasing livestock’ on B.C. Gulf Island

B.C. man drives around with exotic bird perched in classic carOpens in new window

‘This is like a dream’: B.C. man who worked with Hollywood stars becomes champion pinball player

‘This is like a dream’: B.C. man who worked with Hollywood stars becomes champion pinball player

June 06, 2025 at 8:48PM EDT

‘He’s a force of nature’: B.C. competitive horseshoe player turns 100

‘He’s a force of nature’: B.C. competitive horseshoe player turns 100

June 06, 2025 at 2:03PM EDT

Man arrested after ‘extremely violent incident’ in Nanaimo, B.C.

Man arrested after ‘extremely violent incident’ in Nanaimo, B.C.

Driver using phone crashes while leaving ferry: Nanaimo RCMP

Driver using phone crashes while leaving ferry: Nanaimo RCMP

Tenants rally to stop ‘profit-motivated’ eviction of East Vancouver seniorOpens in new window

East Vancouver Safeway redevelopment approved despite affordability concerns

East Vancouver Safeway redevelopment approved despite affordability concerns

June 11, 2025 at 6:35PM EDT

‘The perfect trifecta for buyers’: Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75%

‘The perfect trifecta for buyers’: Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75%

June 04, 2025 at 3:56PM EDT

Vancouver short on hotel rooms, silent on safety costs for 2026 World CupOpens in new window

SRO fire sends two to hospital in Vancouver’s Downtown

SRO fire sends two to hospital in Vancouver’s Downtown

June 12, 2025 at 9:24AM EDT

Business is bleak: Urgent calls to resuscitate downtown Victoria

Business is bleak: Urgent calls to resuscitate downtown Victoria

June 11, 2025 at 9:24PM EDT

Air India disaster: Boeing 787 crashes after takeoff, more than 200 killedOpens in new window

Brian Wilson 1942-2025: A music visionary’s life in picturesOpens in new window

Inside the 100-foot decommissioned plane that is the centrepiece of a new Toronto playgroundOpens in new window

These Toronto-area neighbourhoods are now in 'underbidding territory'Opens in new window

How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes

How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes

Retired architect Michael Geller says he’s always keen to restore some “justice” to Vancouver’s real estate scene.

Drone suspected of dropping package worth half a million dollars at N.B. penitentiary

Drone suspected of dropping package worth half a million dollars at N.B. penitentiary

‘Significant’ Hells Angels presence expected in Metro Vancouver, police warn

‘Significant’ Hells Angels presence expected in Metro Vancouver, police warn

$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report

$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report

Around 7,000 Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees set to return to their homes

Around 7,000 Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees set to return to their homes

Family says Canadian dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff

Family says Canadian dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff

Leonardo Rizzuto, alleged head of Montreal Mafia, arrested in major police operation

Leonardo Rizzuto, alleged head of Montreal Mafia, arrested in major police operation

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