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B.C. backcountry road closures still in place near sites of last summer's major fires

B.C. backcountry road closures still in place near sites of last summer's major fires

The closures will remain in place during recovery efforts by the Ministry of Forests.
B.C. dad's tweet sparks viral empathy after son's lonely birthday party

B.C. dad's tweet sparks viral empathy after son's lonely birthday party

16 of 19 Vancouver parents apparently missed the birthday party memo emailed to them.
Vancouver author releases book on best local hikes to do with your kids

Vancouver author releases book on best local hikes to do with your kids

105 Hikes author Stephen Hui's new book launches Tuesday (May 17), with nine trips on the North Shore and Lions Bay.
B.C. man who swallowed mouthwash 'moments' before failed roadside test fights prohibition

B.C. man who swallowed mouthwash 'moments' before failed roadside test fights prohibition

A man claiming he was improperly given a roadside driving prohibition because he had consumed mouthwash moments earlier has had his case returned to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles for a review.
Canadian Blood Services issues plea for donors as supply drops

Canadian Blood Services issues plea for donors as supply drops

"We are now in a precarious situation."
Accused Langara, SkyTrain flasher now faces UBC washroom charge

Accused Langara, SkyTrain flasher now faces UBC washroom charge

A man facing a series of indecent exposure charges across Metro Vancouver now also faces a seventh charge related to a UBC bathroom incident.
ICBC tribunal case could go to Supreme Court of Canada

ICBC tribunal case could go to Supreme Court of Canada

The Trial Lawyers Association of BC says a recent court decision upholding the NDP government policy moving some ICBC cases to the Civil Resolution Tribunal might be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Telus earmarks $17.5B for B.C. with 5G ramp-up in sight

Telus earmarks $17.5B for B.C. with 5G ramp-up in sight

New spending will create 5,500 jobs, according to Vancouver telecom giant
Port of Vancouver joins forces with Seattle, Alaska to form cruise-led 'green corridor'

Port of Vancouver joins forces with Seattle, Alaska to form cruise-led 'green corridor'

The goal is to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission ships between Alaska, B.C. and Washington, officials say.
Vancouver real estate downturn has already started

Vancouver real estate downturn has already started

Buyers ponder abandoning purchase commitments in the face of higher interest rates