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Wayward sea lion forces traffic to divert on Highway 4 near Kennedy Lake

Wayward sea lion forces traffic to divert on Highway 4 near Kennedy Lake

The sea lion showed up on Sunday morning and police were diverting traffic around it.
Air Canada to pay B.C. man $1,500 for wildfire-related flight cancellation

Air Canada to pay B.C. man $1,500 for wildfire-related flight cancellation

Air Canada failed to provide evidence showing landing the airplane was 'impossible' in the lead-up to the McDougall Creek wildfire.
Coquitlam fire and police officials investigating early morning fire at strip mall

Coquitlam fire and police officials investigating early morning fire at strip mall

Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., say an early morning fire is under investigation at a strip mall on North Rd. at Lougheed Highway. Const.
Top 6 B.C. animal stories of 2024

Top 6 B.C. animal stories of 2024

Animals made B.C. headlines many times this year. Here are the most notable ones as we look back on 2024.
Police called to Surrey, B.C., pub after 'large fight' and shooting

Police called to Surrey, B.C., pub after 'large fight' and shooting

Police in Surrey, B.C., say two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a brawl broke out at a pub early this morning.
Murders, fake nurse, fraud and Chinese documents case occupy B.C. courts in 2024

Murders, fake nurse, fraud and Chinese documents case occupy B.C. courts in 2024

Multiple high-profile criminal cases drew to a close with B.C. Supreme Court sentencings in 2024.
Joe Average, Victoria-born artist and humanitarian, dies at age 67

Joe Average, Victoria-born artist and humanitarian, dies at age 67

After struggling to live on the income from a hodge-podge of jobs, Joe Average found success in creating art. His first works cost $180, which paid for one month's rent.
Young influencers are promoting underconsumption on TikTok

Young influencers are promoting underconsumption on TikTok

Money.ca spotlights a new social media trend—under-consumption—and shares tips to incorporate the practice into your life.
Opinion: Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die

Opinion: Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die

The Canadian government's announcement of the expansion of border security and surveillance measures could place more asylum seekers at risk.
Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

As Canada's Online Harms Act is being debated, MPs may look to other countries, like Australia, for guidance on protecting youth from online harms.