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One boater still missing after man's body washes up on Gabriola

One boater still missing after man's body washes up on Gabriola

The boat made a mayday call off Hornby Island more than two weeks ago after setting out from Texada Island
Meet the new minivan: How a family of four does it all on a cargo bike

Meet the new minivan: How a family of four does it all on a cargo bike

Like many young families priced out of Vancouver, our family of four set our sights on sunnier—and hillier— pastures when we moved to Gibsons in August 2022. Being car-free in the city was easy with abundant transit and vehicle carshares. Once we had kids, I bought my first ebike and trailer rig to tow them around East Van. Instantly, my mental health improved, trading in transit and congested streets for tree-lined greenways and bike paths.
What's the prescription for B.C.'s ailing courts?

What's the prescription for B.C.'s ailing courts?

"There is more to do, and government won't stop working until we turn this crisis around," says the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.
Quarter of Canadians think their province better off as own country: poll

Quarter of Canadians think their province better off as own country: poll

More than half of Canadians say they believe their province would be better off with a new prime minister in office.
Our cashless society is hurting the Legion's poppy campaign, volunteer says

Our cashless society is hurting the Legion's poppy campaign, volunteer says

People just aren’t carrying cash anymore, the West Vancouver Legion volunteer says, and so poppy boxes aren’t getting filled.
B.C. owner must pay strata $13K in RV parking dispute

B.C. owner must pay strata $13K in RV parking dispute

Gerry Stehle said he was given a parking exemption by the owner-developer.
B.C. woman loses $5,000 hair-bleaching claim

B.C. woman loses $5,000 hair-bleaching claim

Hairdresser said woman was trying to "scam the beauty system."
Opinion: Climate change is affecting bears, and humans need to learn more to avoid conflicts

Opinion: Climate change is affecting bears, and humans need to learn more to avoid conflicts

We need to understand how bears are affected by climate change, and how those stresses might create new risks for humans.
B.C. man gets three years in prison for homeless camp machete attack

B.C. man gets three years in prison for homeless camp machete attack

Victim was attacked from behind in an Abbotsford homeless camp. His ear was partially amputated and later reattached.
Province introduces legislation to spur small-scale multi-unit home construction

Province introduces legislation to spur small-scale multi-unit home construction

Municipalities will be required to adopt new zoning bylaws to comply with the provincial changes by June 30 of next year