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Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

"We understand that the Nanaimo bar is near and dear to Nanaimo, B.C., and this is something they should be very proud of."
Caffeine to cash: Metro Vancouver man's coffee run turns into $1-million lotto win

Caffeine to cash: Metro Vancouver man's coffee run turns into $1-million lotto win

“I think it will feel more real once I deposit [the cheque] at the bank!”
Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

The $10-a-day child care program, announced in 2021, was a signature policy of former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

According to the most recent data from Natural Resources Canada, 88 per cent of Canada’s charging ports are in B.C., Ontario and Quebec — provinces which accounted for 92 per cent of new EV sales last year.
Demand from 'buy Canadian' movement pushes Purdys to move into grocer Save-On-Foods

Demand from 'buy Canadian' movement pushes Purdys to move into grocer Save-On-Foods

Purdys Chocolatier says the buy Canadian movement has generated so much demand for its products that it decided to sell them outside its own stores for the first time in its 118-year history.
B.C. teacher disciplined for demeaning comments, making students feel uncomfortable

B.C. teacher disciplined for demeaning comments, making students feel uncomfortable

An Interior high school teacher told female gym students he might have to "grab them" to show them proper form or spot them.
Comox parents call for health-care system changes after death of 11-year-old son

Comox parents call for health-care system changes after death of 11-year-old son

Brayden Robbins, an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, died on his second visit in seven days to the ER at Comox Valley Hospital.
'Big smile and a great story': Thrifty Foods matriarch remembered for her generosity

'Big smile and a great story': Thrifty Foods matriarch remembered for her generosity

Jo Campbell was known for her philanthropy, including raising $10 million with husband Alex to expand the B.C. Cancer Victoria building, and funding a major new health facility at Camosun College.
Police release photos of suspects behind North Vancouver MLA office explosion

Police release photos of suspects behind North Vancouver MLA office explosion

The blast was caused by an ‘unsophisticated, homemade device,’ RCMP say
Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Total alcohol sales didn’t change much in the first 17 months after Canada legalized recreational cannabis, but small changes appeared at the local level.