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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority implements expanded whale protection corridor

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority implements expanded whale protection corridor

This will be the largest area of coverage by the program since its inception.
B.C. whisky maker rebrands after naming dispute with Scottish association

B.C. whisky maker rebrands after naming dispute with Scottish association

The Edinburgh-based association claimed in a court action that the use of the word "scotch" misleads consumers into believing the product is distilled and matured in Scotland.
Update: Vancouver, Richmond companies' spot prawns recalled due to potential norovirus contamination

Update: Vancouver, Richmond companies' spot prawns recalled due to potential norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency suspects some of Tri-Star Seafood's and DeLuxe Seafood Vancouver's products are connected to an outbreak
'Disturbing' case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

'Disturbing' case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson has released a report on what he calls a "disturbing" case in which federal benefits intended for the family of a disabled Indigenous girl were instead kept in the province's coffers for almost three years.
Vancouver's Providence Health wants $168,460 in hospital bills from two Australians

Vancouver's Providence Health wants $168,460 in hospital bills from two Australians

The bill for an Australian's two-week stay at St. Paul's Hospital has ballooned to $112,732 from an initial bill of $83,086.
One person dead, 70 displaced after apartment fire in North Vancouver

One person dead, 70 displaced after apartment fire in North Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police say one person has died and 70 residents have been displaced following an apartment fire in North Vancouver.
China suspends more flights from YVR

China suspends more flights from YVR

Richmond travel agent losing hope for China’s market
'Can't think of a more Canadian move': Vancouver news anchor mails tie to man for his wedding

'Can't think of a more Canadian move': Vancouver news anchor mails tie to man for his wedding

It really tie-d the day together.
911 service issue for B.C. Telus customers was second this month

911 service issue for B.C. Telus customers was second this month

The interruption to 911 services lasted from noon to about 4:45 p.m., according to E-Comm, B.C.’s primary 911 call taker and dispatcher.
'Dark web' drug-trafficking group arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., says RCMP

'Dark web' drug-trafficking group arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., says RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Police say three men from Vancouver Island have been arrested for allegedly running a "dark web" drug-trafficking ring in Nanaimo, B.C., following an undercover investigation that began in early 2019.