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Charting a path for boaters to clean up toxic ocean impacts

Boaters can use a new online tool to choose eco-friendly products and clean up their act when it comes to washing toxic chemicals into waterways and oceans.

Dec 4, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

New money scams are popping up. Here are the ones to look out for

Money.ca explores the different kinds of evolving money scams and how to avoid them.

Dec 4, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Province to step in after Sooke votes down bylaw changes to boost housing

The changes would allow small-scale multi-unit housing on single-family lots, which is required under provincial legislation

Dec 4, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

B.C. man receives conditional discharge for using stolen credit card

The man and a co-accused used the card to buy $450 worth of goods.

Dec 4, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver is abuzz with Taylor Swift-related events for the upcoming Eras Tour

VANCOUVER — No tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver? Sad about the absence of "Taylgate" parties outside the BC Place venue? Fans can still have fun in the city.

Dec 4, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Swift superfans descend on Vancouver for end of Eras Tour. What drives the devotion?

VANCOUVER — Heather Roy says that when she and her 12-year-old daughter Harper attend Taylor Swift's second show in Vancouver on Saturday, someone else will be with them — Harper's big sister Evelyn, who died of cancer in 2020 at age 11.

Dec 4, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

BBB: 'Hackers impersonated me and sold fake Taylor Swift tickets'

Double-check the seller's creditability, buy from trusted vendors and use your credit card are some tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests when purchasing tickets to a big show.

Dec 3, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Accused B.C. drug trafficker bailed for third time

John Freman Arce Mina is back in court with new charges of assault, theft and breaching release orders.

Dec 3, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Dispute over Taylor Swift tickets lands in front of B.C. civil tribunal

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia woman and her daughter will be attending one of Taylor Swift's coveted Eras Tour shows in Vancouver, but only after a provincial tribunal ordered her friend to hand over tickets.

Dec 3, 2024 5:41 PM Read more >

Most new B.C. lawyers don't feel prepared for entry-level practice, survey shows

Dispute resolution and practice management were the chief concerns where about half of respondents felt training was inadequate.

Dec 3, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >