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Joey, a weeks-old male sea otter pup, might be the Ocean Wise Marine Mammal Rescue Centre' s newest resident, but he's already captured hearts around the world since he was discovered orphaned, hypothermic and hypoglycemic near Kyuquot, B.C.

No vandalism during lockdown but challenges remain as pandemic takes a bite out of summer fun

With British Columbians self-isolating at home in 2020 due to COVID-19, communities across B.C. have seen a surge of interest in homesteading activities, such as baking, gardening and preserving.

A Port Moody woman who lost her one-of-a-kind wedding ring is breathing a sigh of relief after the kingpin of a global network of treasure hunting sleuths tracked down the keepsake in time for her anniversary.

Despite a delay in the main spring planting season in B.C.’s Interior — and additional rules, regulations and costs due to the pandemic — treeplanters are expected to come close to planting 300 million trees this year.

Penalties increased in the summer months due to heightened fire risk, says city

'No, seriously, we can’t be complacent,' wrote mayor Stewart in a recent call to for residents to re-commit to physical distancing

A Site C worker from Alberta has tested positive for COVID-19, and four other close contacts have been put into quarantine at the work camp in Fort St. John.

A new online trip planner, the first of its kind in Canada, will help commercial vehicle operators plan their routes across B.C., the provincial government and TransLink announced Friday.

The plan, which goes to a final vote at the end of the month, would see a new walking-friendly downtown, where a central plaza and bike lanes weave through a vibrant commercial space of shops and cafes.