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Bryde's whale washes up on Vancouver Island beach, far from its usual home

Bryde's whale washes up on Vancouver Island beach, far from its usual home

Bryde’s whales are usually found in warmer tropical and subtropical waters, closer to Mexico.
B.C. premier eyes home price declines unlike federal housing minister

B.C. premier eyes home price declines unlike federal housing minister

Premier David Eby said provincial government policies have been designed to lower home prices in contrast to vision put forth by new federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson.
A $1M lotto ticket bought in Metro Vancouver is about to expire

A $1M lotto ticket bought in Metro Vancouver is about to expire

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Vancouver officer charged a year after pedestrian strike in Downtown Eastside

Vancouver officer charged a year after pedestrian strike in Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — The BC Prosecution Service says a Vancouver police officer has been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act for driving without reasonable consideration for others, a year after a pedestrian was hit in the city's Downtown Eastside.
Search underway for B.C. woman missing after empty boat washes ashore

Search underway for B.C. woman missing after empty boat washes ashore

NANAIMO — Police in Nanaimo, B.C., say a search is underway both at sea and on land after a woman's sailboat was discovered washed ashore and empty.
'Trump factor' could cause gas price volatility this summer, analyst says

'Trump factor' could cause gas price volatility this summer, analyst says

CALGARY — The May long weekend is when gasoline prices tend to start levelling off ahead of the high-demand summer driving season.
Special prosecutor assigned for Maple Ridge councillor facing firearm and assault charges

Special prosecutor assigned for Maple Ridge councillor facing firearm and assault charges

On May 9, Mohamed was charged with a number of offences, including assault, pointing a firearm, unsafe storage of a firearm and ammunition and two counts of disobeying a court order.
B.C. man gets hunting ban, $13,000 penalty after illegally killing bighorn ram

B.C. man gets hunting ban, $13,000 penalty after illegally killing bighorn ram

NORTH VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man has been banned from hunting sheep in the province for three years after he illegally killed a bighorn ram and lied to authorities about where the hunt took place. B.C.
Small businesses gear up — again — for a possible Canada Post strike

Small businesses gear up — again — for a possible Canada Post strike

MONTREAL — Small businesses and shipping firms are preparing for a possible Canada Post strike as early as next week, a disruption they warn could strain supply chains and freeze millions of parcels as well as billions of dollars in sales.
Police stepping up enforcement on B.C. highways this long weekend

Police stepping up enforcement on B.C. highways this long weekend

Drivers should anticipate roving patrols, unmarked police vehicles and check stops.