CBC - British Columbia (8 hours ago)
Yarn and other materials used to make or mend clothing will no longer be exempt from provincial sales tax as of Oct. 1, a move that the owner of a Kelowna, B.C., yarn store says unfairly affects people who are looking for a more mindful and sustainable approach to fashion.
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A new study has found that decreasing fentanyl concentrations in the illicit drug supply was related with a decrease in fatal overdoses in B.C. But scientists, advocates and officials remain unclear on why exactly the drug death toll in the province dropped by 21 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year.
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In the wake of the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, a big-city library has come to the aid of a small-town one.The Vancouver Public Library has supplied the Tumbler Ridge Public Library with a collection of books that help parents explain grief and loss to children.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (A day ago)
This short documentary follows Vancouver fashion designer Ogechukwu Ajibe, whose colourful designs and open-hearted approach drive her inspiration. While she originally planned to be a psychologist, her passion for clothing inspired her to forge a new path.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (A day ago)
In the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., people from within and outside of the community are rallying for it to be selected as a finalist in the annual Hockeyville competition, which includes arena upgrades — and the chance to host an NHL pre-season game.
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The mayors of Squamish and 100 Mile House want to see the railway linking their two communities preserved. CN Rail is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a portion of B.C.'s rail network between Squamish and Exeter, just northwest of 100 Mile House.
ReadVancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)
Kudos to the B.C. government for funding families managing Down syndrome. Shame on that same government for the collateral damage of reducing funding for families managing autism spectrum disorder. New funding is a long-awaited and important step forward for Down patients. But it is 5,000 steps backward for autism patients who will suffer loss of...
ReadCBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)
In the District of Summerland, local First Nations, environmental groups and hundreds of residents and businesses banded together to oppose a provincial permit to mine in a hillside within the picturesque Garnet Valley in the B.C. Interior. On Thursday, a judge found the province failed to follow procedure in permitting the project.
ReadCityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)
British Columbia Premier David Eby is crediting artificial intelligence firm OpenAI for not trying to hide problematic interactions between the Tumbler Ridge shooter and its chatbot. But while he says the firm “did come forward” about Jesse Van Rootselaar’s ChatGPT activity and “didn’t try to cover it up after the fact,” the firm still...
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Mayor Ken Sim says he has apologized to his council colleague Sean Orr for claiming without evidence in a media briefing earlier this month that Orr distributed illegal drugs. Orr has denied the allegation "unequivocally" and said the comments were ridiculous and defamatory.
ReadCityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)
The B.C. Supreme Court could sign off Friday on a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit by some Vancouver Whitecaps FC fans over the non-appearance of soccer superstar Lionel Messi and other Inter Miami players in a match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC nearly two years ago. The lawsuit stems from a May 25, 2024, […]
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Shane Conn challenged two years of rent increases at a Nanaimo independent living facility at the Residential Tenancy Board. He won and received almost $9,500 in rent deductions and a limit on future increases. But the benefits apply only to him. They don't apply to any of his neighbours unless they go through the same months-long administrative...
ReadCityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)
The Port Moody Police Department (PMPD) has released dash-cam footage of a van crashing into a car and then driving away, saying it is looking for witnesses. On Jan. 30 at 8 a.m., police responded to the scene on Ioco Road close to Newport Drive following a call about a multi-vehicle cra(sh. “The driver of […]
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The Mounties are calling on young Canadians to help name the newest members of its canine unit, a litter of 13 German Shepherd puppies born at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre. The annual Name the Puppy contest invites children to submit names that will eventually be carried by future police dogs serving across […]
ReadCityNews - Vancouver (3 days ago)
Former Toronto Raptors star Chris Bosh shared some frightening details about a recent health issue he experienced while getting ready for a date with his wife. In a video posted to social media on Wednesday, Bosh said he’s “lucky to be alive” after he blacked out and woke up covered in his own blood on the bathroom […]
ReadCityNews - Vancouver (4 days ago)
TORONTO — One of the complainants in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is set to continue testifying today after an emotional first day on the stand. The woman is the sixth of seven complainants expected to testify in the trial, which began early this month after some delay. Her testimony Wednesday was interspersed with tears […]
ReadCBC - British Columbia (4 days ago)
Growing up Black in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Queen Alexis rarely saw herself reflected on stage or in arts education spaces she loved. On the 30th anniversary of Black History Month, she reflects on how the performing arts are often still financially out of reach for Black families.
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