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Error sees 503 winning scratch tickets declared "not a winner"

Error sees 503 winning scratch tickets declared "not a winner"

The B.C. Lottery Corp. says an error occurred in the system that validates whether the ticket has won or not.
As gas prices spike, travellers still make plans, but closer to home

As gas prices spike, travellers still make plans, but closer to home

With gas prices spiking to a record $2.35 a litre in the capital region this week, many RVers are planning to keep driving to a minimum this summer — but that doesn't mean they won't be camping.
B.C. economy falling to 'middle of the pack' as housing market cools, says RBC

B.C. economy falling to 'middle of the pack' as housing market cools, says RBC

Provincial economy to expand 4.2% this year as housing prices reach ‘tipping point'
British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being unprepared

British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being unprepared

If you had to leave, would you be ready?
Costco and The Bay cardholders entitled to claim against Capital One, B.C. judge rules

Costco and The Bay cardholders entitled to claim against Capital One, B.C. judge rules

Personal information of Capital One credit card applicants between 2005 and early 2019 was breached.
Research is debunking the domestic chicken's origin story

Research is debunking the domestic chicken's origin story

Originally enticed out of trees and into human lives by rice, new research proves chickens have a much more complex history than previously thought.
B.C. tourism boom expected across all budgets

B.C. tourism boom expected across all budgets

Pent-up consumer demand after two years of mandates is encouraging many travellers to splurge on vacations
The weed isn't making you paranoid — the pot shop really does have cameras

The weed isn't making you paranoid — the pot shop really does have cameras

Cannabis and liquor store protections for customers' and employees' private information has improved significantly since B.C.'s privacy watchdog issued recommendations.
B.C. strata can give toilet overflow bill to owner, tribunal rules

B.C. strata can give toilet overflow bill to owner, tribunal rules

A B.C. tribunal said a strata tenant was responsible for ensuring a toilet didn't overflow despite the fact a pipe blockage was in common property.
Death toll from heat wave climbs as B.C. coroner report calls for change

Death toll from heat wave climbs as B.C. coroner report calls for change

619 people are now thought to have died due to the 2021 heat wave in B.C.