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VPD seeks crash witnesses after 85-year-old pedestrian dies

VPD seeks crash witnesses after 85-year-old pedestrian dies

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police are seeking witnesses to a collision involving an 85-year-old pedestrian who later died in hospital. Police say in a news release the collision happened on Dec.
Oliver is B.C.'s most popular name in 2024, as century of data show names come and go

Oliver is B.C.'s most popular name in 2024, as century of data show names come and go

The most popular name in B.C. over the past 100 years was Robert, which was bestowed on only 14 B.C. babies in 2024, but has been used 36,065 times since 1925.
Oliver dethrones Noah, tops charts as B.C.'s most popular baby name

Oliver dethrones Noah, tops charts as B.C.'s most popular baby name

Olivia, Liam and Noah also made the list.
B.C. police find 'ghost gun' in car after driver said she couldn't remember name

B.C. police find 'ghost gun' in car after driver said she couldn't remember name

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Police say a woman in northeastern British Columbia who told an officer she couldn't remember her name during a traffic stop has been arrested after an untraceable "ghost gun" was found in her vehicle.
Why we vaccinate

Why we vaccinate

Amidst shifting political winds, we consider seven once common, now preventable diseases.
New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances

New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances

Tracking spending patterns in your current budget can provide insight into the coming year.
B.C. man wins contract restitution for unsent package but not job loss

B.C. man wins contract restitution for unsent package but not job loss

Delivery company tracking log showed package hadn't been delivered seven days after expected date.
Man with gunshot wounds found inside car that crashed in Metchosin ditch

Man with gunshot wounds found inside car that crashed in Metchosin ditch

The man, who police believe was driving, was taken to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

Environment Canada's use of Celsius was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began.
Excessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers

Excessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers

The 74 shares insights from a new study that found that children's early tablet use leads to increased anger and screen time.