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Mario Canseco: British Columbians rethink grocery bills as Trump tariffs loom

Mario Canseco: British Columbians rethink grocery bills as Trump tariffs loom

Research Co. polling shows many are willing to pay more for local produce but remain uncertain about food security
Critic seeks answers after Port Alberni teen dies while in care of group home

Critic seeks answers after Port Alberni teen dies while in care of group home

Chantelle Williams, an Indigenous 18-year-old, died on Jan. 28 after being found unresponsive only a few blocks from the group home where she was living in Port Alberni
Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses

Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses

Former chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says the study did not capture the "significant" decrease in opioid-related deaths in B.C. in 2024 — the lowest rate since 2020.
'Mind-boggling': Swim team demands 50-metre Vancouver pool be reconsidered

'Mind-boggling': Swim team demands 50-metre Vancouver pool be reconsidered

A new, second report from Vancouver park board staff says "it's not feasible" to keep the 50-metre lap pool as part of the VAC redevelopment project.
Opinion: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion

Opinion: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion

As pets increasingly become integral to our emotional lives, acknowledging the relevance of this relationship is fundamental.
Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

After a long campaign by UFCW Local 1518, drivers have cast ballots on certification.
Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

Clean Energy Canada report calls on province to reintroduce EV rebates, amend building code to require chargers in new parking spots
Police dog used to arrest robbery suspect who allegedly caused highway crashes

Police dog used to arrest robbery suspect who allegedly caused highway crashes

BURNABY, B.C. — Mounties say they called in police dog services to help arrest a robbery suspect who is alleged to have caused multiple crashes on Highway 1 during the Tuesday afternoon commute in Metro Vancouver.
Burnaby man arrested after skipping sentencing for sex crimes against child he met online

Burnaby man arrested after skipping sentencing for sex crimes against child he met online

Adam Woolacott will stay in jail until his sentencing next month for sex crimes against a girl he met through an online 'furry' group in 2019.