CityNews - Vancouver (7 hours ago)

The North Shore Rescue (NSR) responded on Saturday night to a group of five stranded hikers attempting to hike up Mount Garibaldi.

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CBC - British Columbia (9 hours ago)

The viral trend, dubbed "Scientology speedrunning," took off in early April, with users on social media posting videos of themselves entering — or in Saturday's case trying to enter — properties owned or inhabited in some way by the Church of Scientology.

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CityNews - Vancouver (10 hours ago)

At least 10 wildfires broke out in the province over the weekend.

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CityNews - Vancouver (10 hours ago)

Too many parents are still unaware of the negative effects that screens can have on the development of their young children, laments Quebec’s speech therapy and audiologists association (AQOA). Numerous studies have established a link between screen time in children under five and the risk of developing a language delay, points out Marie-Philippe...

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The Province - Local (10 hours ago)

Canucks president Trevor Linden hoped a 1970-71 hockey card of late great blueliner Pat Quinn in a Canucks uniform would be the lucky charm at the 2016 NHL Draft Lottery. It wasn't

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Vancouver Sun - Local (10 hours ago)

A staff report going before city council this week asks for a non-enforcement resolution of bylaws that only allow slots with horse racing

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CityNews - Vancouver (11 hours ago)

All lights at one of North America's largest night markets went out on Saturday night, temporarily.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (11 hours ago)

Singing may have been Don Wright's greatest pleasure, but making a difference for Canadian theatrical performers was his greatest pride

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CityNews - Vancouver (12 hours ago)

The Surrey Fire Services (SFS) says that five people were displaced after a fire broke out in a two-story residential building near the intersection of 154th Street and 104th Avenue in Surrey on Sunday.

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CBC - British Columbia (12 hours ago)

Animal rescue experts sprang into action this weekend to save a Pacific great blue heron that got its claw stuck in a large oyster.

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CityNews - Vancouver (13 hours ago)

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service was called to 1255 West 14th on Saturday night for an apartment fire.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (13 hours ago)

A pilot program being proposed by Serve Robotics would test the last-mile delivery systems in the downtown peninsula and Kitsilano

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CityNews - Vancouver (14 hours ago)

The Coalition of Progressive Electors announced Sunday that Stephanie Allen is seeking the mayoral nomination.

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CityNews - Vancouver (14 hours ago)

Approximately 300 youth attempted to storm the Church of Scientology building at 401 West Hastings in Vancouver.

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CityNews - Vancouver (15 hours ago)

Less than five years after more than 600 people died in the Lower Mainland as the result of 2021's heat Dome event, a measure that protects vulnerable people from the heat is already being rolled back.

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CBC - British Columbia (15 hours ago)

Abbotsford police say a pedestrian who was hit by a suspected impaired driver on Friday has died of his injuries.

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CBC - British Columbia (15 hours ago)

COPE announced Hogan's Alley Society co-founder and former B.C. Housing vice-president Stephanie Allen as its mayoral candidate on Sunday.

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CBC - British Columbia (16 hours ago)

Hundreds of Downtown Eastside residents were abruptly evicted from single-room occupancy hotels before the fair opened in 1986.

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The Province - Local (17 hours ago)

The Whitecaps had their club regular-season record four-game win streak halted

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The Province - Local (17 hours ago)

Power-hitting shortstop, who was Toronto's 2023 first-round pick, was on a tear at Nat Bailey of late, including monster home run this week

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The Province - Local (18 hours ago)

The Vancouver Canucks have never picked first overall, and are are hoping for some draft lottery luck on Tuesday.

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Global News - British Columbia (18 hours ago)

As the weather heats up and you want to turn the oven on less, this peak summer salad is a great way to mix flavours and creamy burrata cheese.

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CBC - British Columbia (19 hours ago)

The Exploration Place in Prince George has been taken over by ancient creatures as it hosts Dinosaurs of B.C., a travelling exhibit from the Royal B.C. Museum.

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CBC - British Columbia (20 hours ago)

The Vees finished the regular season with a 44-14-6-4 record, setting the CHL record for the most wins in a season by an expansion team.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (20 hours ago)

Pipe dream or possibility? From the SeaBus terminal to fresh tracks in two hours.

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CBC - British Columbia (22 hours ago)

Rachelle Briscoe was among the 80,000 people forced to flee as flames swept through Fort McMurray in May 2016. A decade later, she's training as a volunteer firefighter on Mayne Island in B.C.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Police say several people were taken to hospital, and one of the drivers died at the scene.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The 11-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl are being treated in hospital.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

Burnaby RCMP say the crash happened around 12:45 p.m. PT along Hastings Street, just east of Delta Avenue. Police say the driver remained at the scene.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The man was taken to hospital for treatment, and an 18-year-old woman was arrested nearby.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

Unseasonably warm weather triggers health warning ahead of BMO Vancouver Marathon

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

Keera Melenhorst scored twice in the first half and the Ottawa Rapid rallied from an early 2-1 deficit to beat the visiting Calgary Wild 5-2 in Northern Super League action on Saturday.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Delta on Saturday.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

A person has died after a two-vehicle crash in Delta, B.C., Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of 118th Street and 75A Avenue.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

OneCity Coun. Lucy Maloney is tabling a motion on Wednesday to bring back the recently discontinued cool kit program. The kits, handed out to at-risk residents in the Downtown Eastside, included things like spray bottles, cooling towels, reusable water bottles, hats and gel packs.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

Vancouver Drivers are advised of detours and road closures ahead of Sunday's Vancouver BMO Marathon. Participants are encouraged to use public transit to get to and from the race. The organizer is also reminding participants to use bus shuttles from selected Lower Mainland locations to get to the start line. The start line of the […]

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

A fuel spill during a delivery at a Petro-Canada gas station in Warfield, B.C., prompted evacuations and renewed concerns among nearby residents about safety, transparency and oversight.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

A pedestrian who was hit by an impaired driver on Friday has passed away, the Abbotsford Police Department tells 1130 NewsRadio.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

A plan to cut lifeguards at Vancouver beaches has been reversed but not before it drew a response from musician Peter Gabriel.

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The Province - Local (A day ago)

The final acts are the hardest. Take Dan Murphy's efforts for the late John Garrett.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The warm stretch is expected to push several communities in the Fraser Valley above past daily temperature records and, multiple record highs could be broken.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

Two pedestrians have been taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Burnaby Saturday afternoon.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

Vancouver is undertaking its first review of its Higher Buildings Policy since 2011, which provides guidance for buildings which significantly exceed their zoned height.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

On May 2, 1986, the world turned its attention to Vancouver. When Expo 86 opened, it brought together countries from all over the globe.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

People looking to refresh their memories of Expo 86 and those who never experienced it have a chance to tap into the event through a new exhibit at the Surrey Art Gallery.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The business was not occupied at the time of the shooting early Saturday.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Police in Delta are investigating after shots were fired early Saturday morning in the area of 82nd Avenue and 120th Street.

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

The Canucks' search for a new general manager is entering its final phase with a handful of candidates still in consideration.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Passengers were safely escorted off the plane before the aircraft was towed to a gate.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Despite being one of the wettest regions on Earth, climate change and high demand are expected to worsen water supply over the next century in Metro Vancouver.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Over 50 artists contributed works, including a Michael de Courcy project where he took 1,700 photos of Expo visitors

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The move to white wines is part of a multi-faceted development that reflects fundamental changes in how, when, and why people drink wine

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Give mom a plant for her garden or patio that will attract bees or hummingbirds, provide summer shade, or turn into tasty treats

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Vancouver welcomed the world in 1986. And the world showed up. Those who were there weigh in on its impact.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A Victoria child therapist is turning to the popular role-playing game as a tool to help young clients develop communication skills and improve self confidence.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Long gone are the days of taking a photo and waiting for it to be developed before you can see how it turned out. Instead, we carry cameras in our pockets, snapping images and video wherever we go and instantly sharing them with the world.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Here's a full list and maps of road closures in place for the 2024 BMO Vancouver Marathon.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch says Steven Lynn Reeder breached professional boundaries over the course of dozens of messages.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A North Vancouver man who died while hiking in Squamish with his grandson is being remembered by his family as a kind, humble and inspiring athlete.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The proposed community hall renovations include a wheelchair accessible bathroom, a stage and storage, and kitchen upgrades. The Gleneden Hall board expects the renovations to cost about $300,000.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Stewart Holcombe said the bathroom roof in his fourth-floor unit at the SRO had caved in due to flooding from all the fires over the years, and his new accommodation is way better.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

The City of Vancouver is looking for input on what people want to see in the downtown skyline and how changes to the Higher Buildings Policy could contribute to the community.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A teacher in Fort St. John, B.C., has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Matthew McColm was charged a day after being arrested on March 23, for offences that allegedly occurred between Aug. 4 and Nov. 26, 2025.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The average price of a litre of regular gasoline has surged past $2 per litre in B.C. on Friday, and an economist says drivers feeling the pain at the pump aren't likely to get much relief soon — even with a federal excise tax holiday.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

James Miller is facing two trials for his alleged offences — one that began this week, involving one youth, and a second one scheduled to begin later this month, involving two other youths.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

New Vancouverite John Buchan is about to get very familiar with nature's staircase, as he's planning on hiking to the top every day for 31 days straight.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Funding through Budget 2026 has led to the building of 25 new school playgrounds across B.C.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Despite a steady drop in average home sale prices, buyers in Metro Vancouver remain sluggish when it comes to sealing the deal.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The driver initially drove away, but returned a short time later. Police say alcohol was a factor in the collision.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Don Wright followed in his father's and brother's footsteps when he joined the Vancouver Opera as a chorus member in 1975. More than five decades later, the singer is retiring following a final performance on Sunday.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

People experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming unhoused in Surrey will soon have a new home with supports.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Police are investigating after human remains were found by hikers at a B.C. park in the Sea to Sky region.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

After three days of testimony spread out over several weeks, a provincial court judge has been presented with two wildly different accounts of the moments following a series-clinching win at a junior hockey game in Fruitvale, B.C.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

On Friday a WestJet flight bound for Phoenix made a quick return to Vancouver International Airport due to a mechanical issue.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

RCMP across the province are warning the public of an increase in fraud cases involving the impersonation of police officers demanding payment in cryptocurrency, cash, or e-transfer.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says alcohol is a factor in a serious crash involving a pedestrian Friday afternoon.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Independent MLA Tara Armstrong last month used the term "blood and soil" in her attack on a First Nations treaty, a phrase frequently used by German Fascists before and during the Second World War.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Almost $1 million from the B.C. government is going to Niik Steel to expand operations and create a more diversified Island economy. Officials hope that the purchase of several new machines will create almost 30 new highly skilled jobs in Nanaimo.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The B.C. government says it wants the federal government to take the lead on a social media ban for youth. But not everyone is convinced.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Summer may still be weeks away, but the BCWS says it is already busy and will only get busier as we continue through a period of unseasonably warm weather.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Vaughn Palmer: B.C.'s governing NDP introduced a new euphemism — 're-pace' — to describe 'not cancelled,' but moribund, health-care projects

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Re. How many parking apps does Vancouver need? Thanks to Dan Furmano and The Sun for bringing up the parking issue, which will be a major irritant when the city does away with coin meters. I have no objection paying for parking, but I don't have a phone. I carry a roll of coins in […]

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Adjudicator says the situation is unfortunate, and that the hearing has "been sabotaged by events beyond our control..."

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

The Whitecaps need a new owner and a new stadium deal. But there is a path forward for the team, league and government.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

B.C. Premier David Eby said that a crucial role of the government is to ensure that people have access to key services, including health care, education, and the justice system.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

As Langara College has announced the possible shutdown of its journalism program, professional journalists in B.C. are pushing students to continue.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

The hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray in 2015 is being delayed again to give one of the officers time to find a new lawyer.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The Edmonton-born, Vancouver-based actor and director stars in the anticipated horror movie, Ready or Not 2. Cheng spoke to CBC Books about some of the books that have been touchstones in her work.

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

The Whitecaps need a new owner and a new stadium deal. But there is a path forward for the team, league and government.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Canada Soccer will receive $9.8M from the federal government to help build a National Training Centre. The investment is part of Canada's Build Communities Strong Fund.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

The Supreme Court of BC says staffing and space issues may see some criminal trials rescheduled or moved -- or suspects released from custody.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

B.C.'s Politicians in B.C.'s legislature say they are looking into whether they can close a loophole that has allowed a member to avoid a censure motion.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Park board commissioners voted unanimously to reallocate $600,000 from another area of their budget to put lifeguards back on duty this summer at Spanish Banks East, Spanish Banks West, Sunset and Third beaches.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Commissioners reallocated $600,000 meant for upgrades to Kensington pool

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Instead of conducting detailed inspections and pruning every seven years, park board staff is proposing doing this every 10 years for the city's street and park trees.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

What began as the prerogative of putting the 15-year-old MLS franchise up for sale in December of 2024 has morphed into an existential crisis

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Global News - British Columbia (3 days ago)

A long-delayed public hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of Myles Gray has been postponed again until the fall as one of the officers seeks new legal representation.

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Global News - British Columbia (3 days ago)

The B.C. government says non-native cats can pose a risk to wildlife and public safety. Owners will need a permit by May 1, 2027, to keep their pets with certain restrictions.

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Global News - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Lifeguards will now be on duty at Spanish Banks West, Spanish Banks East, Locarno, Jericho, Kitsilano, Sunset, English Bay, Second and Third Beach, but not Trout Lake.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

A hiker and her two dogs needed a helicopter rescue from the mountains north of Metro Vancouver because the “aggressive” and “protective” behaviour of the animals toward rescuers wouldn’t allow them to be walked out.  North Shore Rescue says in a social media statement that they received the call on Wednesday about the hiker and […]

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation has decided to restore lifeguard services at four beaches after contention over staffing.

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The Province - Local (3 days ago)

Women's sports is experiencing a growth boom locally, matching a desire for more across the country

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

The FIFA Congress in Vancouver this week has delegates from many countries. They spoke to Postmedia News about the World Cup, soccer fans and harmony.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

With memories of the BCGEU strike still fresh in the minds of British Columbians, more public sector job action could be on the horizon as the province's nurses prepare to hold a strike vote.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Surrey police say they are investigating after an eight-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted in a carnival attraction on Khalsa Day in April.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

The buzz: Wish Dry Bar opens at Fairmont Pacific Rim. What to know: A West Vancouver blow-dry bar called Wish has expanded to downtown Vancouver. Offering an “elevated, feel-good beauty experience,” the local company has set up shop at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel at 1038 Canada Place. It’s the second outpost for Wish. Unlike […]

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

1. A False and Fatal Claim: A Lane Winslow Mystery — Iona Whishaw (Touchwood Editions). 2. Tess’s Red Dress: Honouring Love and Family — Carolyn Roberts, illustrated by Kelsey Matafoote (Medicine Wheel Publishing). 3. The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: A Memoir — Wiley Wei-Chium Ho (Douglas and McIntyre). 4. Unceded: Understanding...

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales statistics from over 250 Canadian independent book stores.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

This year's standout styles aren't overly complicated, but they feel intentional, elevated and quietly luxurious

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

The new skincare brand draws its sensibility from Canada's West Coast

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

That one small addition was the turning point. It's what makes the dish taste like proper Pad Thai instead of just noodles with sauce.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Intimate vérité filmmaking and stunning underwater imagery delivered in Yuqi Kang's 7 Beats Per MInute

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying two people suspected of assaulting a child at a festival in Surrey last month.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

May 1 marks the start of Stage 2 water restrictions in the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD).

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The Province - Local (3 days ago)

Whitecaps soap opera rumbles along with world's soccer movers and shakers in Vancouver.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

The fair on False Creek, Expo 86, was wildly successful.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

The B.C. government says the ban is cautionary to protect the Fraser River watershed.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

1130 NewsRadio Meteorologist Michael Kuss says the start of May may feel more like the beginning of August.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

David Lang says he was one of two men arrested by RCMP on April 24 near Nelway, B.C., about 25 kilometres south of Salmo in the West Kootenay. According to RCMP, a small group of protesters blocked contractors from getting to a job site. Police say they tried to negotiate with the group, but their requests "were unsuccessful” and lead to the two...

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

While it may be challenging to find savings at the pump, experts are sharing advice to help drivers save on gas and visit the pumps less often.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Starting Monday, the use of all watercraft and wading gear will be banned in lakes, rivers and creeks in Mount Robson Provincial Park in the B.C. Rockies, east of Prince George.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Exploring the DRIPA law, what it says and what it does

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

The Taliban banned Afghan women from international soccer. Khalida Popal and other players appealed to FIFA. This week in Vancouver, the women won.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

From local Punjabi pop stars to jazz legend tributes and Scottish A-listers, May is sounding great

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Juno-winning Vancouver Punjabi singer starts tour in Vancouver

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

It's a theatrical May out there. Find out more.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

May sees our classical music season drawing to its conclusion and there are some grand finales in the works

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

While there are plenty of parks in Metro Vancouver for you to enjoy, it's best to do your research ahead of time and know what to expect when it comes to crowds and parking.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Creditors for RioCan-HBC Limited Partnership, which is liquidating HBC's Canadian real estate, has filed on the unapproved sale in Ontario.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

The B.C. government has announced a $20.8-million grant to support forestry workers and employers across the province, with a focus on keeping people employed, providing training and offering wage support.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

A Kitimat, B.C., resident says her dog, Mavis, suffered several puncture wounds and cuts on her face after she was let out in the yard Thursday afternoon.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Doig River First Nation celebrated the grand opening of a shop on its cultural grounds this week. It's the latest development for the community, home to around 130 people, roughly a hour northeast of Fort St John, and follows the addition of new housing, a prayer house, school and daycare program.

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Global News - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Mayor Ken Sim was unavailable for an interview Thursday and his office told Global News it was unable to comment on this specific case in question.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

British Columbia cancels key contracts tied to Burnaby Hospital's redevelopment, drawing criticism from local leaders and raising concerns about healthcare capacity in a rapidly growing community.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

With memories of the BCGEU strike still fresh in the minds of British Columbians, more public sector job action could be on the horizon as the province's nurses prepare to hold a strike vote.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

The B.C. government is stepping in to fund the costs of a $9.4-million labour arbitration award over years of retroactive pay owed to teachers in the Burnaby School District.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

On Thursday afternoon, Vancouver Police were responding to a call when they collided with another vehicle.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

The team behind one Vancouver watering hole is reflecting on their success and sharing how they earned a spot as one of the top bars in North America.

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Global News - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Peter Gabriel, originally part of Genesis, might never have reached the 'Big Time' in 1986 if it had not been for a Vancouver lifeguard three years earlier.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

The B.C. government says it will provide the Burnaby School District with $9.77 million to support retroactive pay for education professionals.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

A Kamloops, B.C., couple had to smash through a window to escape a fire at their trailer early Monday morning. They said they only had seconds to spare as a giant fireball engulfed their home.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

The B.C. government says construction contracts for five health-care projects have been cancelled, after depicting them as being "re-paced'' in the February budget.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

The Vancouver resident is being held by RCMP ahead of a bail hearing scheduled for May 5.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

A Vancouver Island man is currently wanted for breach of court-ordered conditions in connection with a series of online dating scams.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

The City of Vancouver has decided to discontinue handing out "cool kits” that were meant to help vulnerable populations stay cool during extreme heats.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that severely damaged the neighbourhood venue, but for those who performed there regularly, the loss is already being felt.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

Starting May 1, the Province of B.C. is banning the breeding, transport, and future ownership of exotic cats under the Controlled Alien Species Regulation.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Officials from B.C. Ferries appeared in front of the Sunshine Coast Regional District board of directors Thursday to discuss service challenges faced by those on the coast.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

The B.C. member of the legislature representing Old Fort, the community where a landslide has forced people from their homes, says he'll be meeting with constituents to discuss options for the future, including asking the province to buy their properties.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

A Kelowna-based software developer has designed a new tool that he hopes will help people trying to escape when highways and main roads are closed due to emergencies like wildfires.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley says the province has abandoned his city by cancelling hospital redevelopment

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)

Atira Women's Resource Centre has announced that it will be closing three of their Early Care and Learning centres.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

The new rules designate cats including servals, ocelots and European and African wildcats as controlled alien species.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley says the province has abandoned his city by cancelling hospital redevelopment

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

It may be time to revive the idea of an arbitration process inside B.C.'s Treaty Commission

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Global News - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Metro Vancouver says that residents should expect Stage 3 water restrictions in June, which has not happened since 2015. That stage has stricter restrictions.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

The province has cancelled a contract for the second phase of the Burnaby Hospital expansion, along with contracts related to five long-term care facilities, in the face of growing financial strain.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Jen Graham: Strong laws, like the legislation B.C. announced last month, are critical, especially as AI tools accelerate the creation of altered or fabricated images of children — and they work best when paired with education that builds awareness of how to use them

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The Province - Local (3 days ago)

Will the Whitecaps stake their bets on a future in Sin City?

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