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Vancouver fire investigation determines blaze may have been 'intentionally set'

Vancouver fire investigation determines blaze may have been 'intentionally set'

VANCOUVER — Police say a fire that burned two businesses in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday may have been intentionally set. Spokesman Sgt.
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‘Bot-like’ network attacked Carney over ‘net zero agenda,’ says analysis

‘Bot-like’ network attacked Carney over ‘net zero agenda,’ says analysis

Social media bot network suspected of using climate change disinformation campaign against Liberal leader
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Rob Shaw: B.C.'s ghosts of premiers past return to haunt the campaign trail

Rob Shaw: B.C.'s ghosts of premiers past return to haunt the campaign trail

BC NDP and BC Liberal heavyweights are picking federal sides — and pulling no punches
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Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

The 2025 Regional Housing Needs report paints a stark picture of the need for more homes, especially in the rental and affordable housing sector
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'Unfathomable loss': Haida Gwaii grapples with targeted killing

'Unfathomable loss': Haida Gwaii grapples with targeted killing

Daajing Giids RCMP are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved collision as a targeted attack.
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Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Regulator defends Indigenous course content after lawyer sues, alleging defamation over Kamloops Indian Residential School claims
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New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

British Columbia's premier says the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the province has led to a cohort of people with serious brain injuries who are too deep in their addiction and mental-health crisis to ask for help.
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Is public health really dead?

Is public health really dead?

Podcaster Daniella Barreto on how messaging around the COVID vaccine undermined trust, and more. A Tyee Q&A.
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Driver ticketed on Hwy. 99 for HOV, phony permit, minivan towed

Driver ticketed on Hwy. 99 for HOV, phony permit, minivan towed

Minivan stopped, then towed away after RCMP HOV check in Delta
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Many mental health calls don't require cops, program shows

Many mental health calls don't require cops, program shows

A mobile, community-led crisis response team based in six communities across B.C. is showing that police don't have to be involved in mental health emergency calls.
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