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Whale poop in West Van lab sheds light on orcas at risk of extinction

Researchers are conducting scat science in hopes of directing policy that protects orca populations

Dec 29, 2023 12:06 PM Read more >

Directions home from a Drake concert among frivolous 911 calls made in B.C. in 2023

E-Comm has released its annual list of top 911 nuisance calls. Among them: Uber Eats order taking too long and a bad haircut.

Dec 29, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

B.C. parents picked Noah as top baby name in 2023

This is the second year that Noah is listed as the most popular baby name in B.C.

Dec 29, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >

High winds return to B.C.'s central coast as more heat records fall

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's central coast is facing the return of strong winds reaching 90 kilometres an hour just days after the last such warning in the region.

Dec 29, 2023 9:19 AM Read more >

Prince George couple celebrates 20 years after winning the right to marry

Tess Healy and Wendy Young were part of the court case that made same sex marriage legal in B.C.

Dec 29, 2023 6:55 AM Read more >

B.C. regulations for asbestos handling — a first in Canada — come into effect Jan. 1

Starting in 2024, asbestos abatement contractors will have to be licensed to operate in B.C. and anyone performing asbestos abatement work must complete mandatory safety training.

Dec 29, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

The BBB's guide to giving end-of-year tips to service professionals

Tipping this year can be difficult with rising costs, but the Better Business Bureau believes giving extra can go a long way.

Dec 28, 2023 9:45 PM Read more >

B.C. care facility gets kitten as a Christmas present for their 50 long-term residents

"Everyone is happy to welcome Lacey to the family," says the program coordinator at Dr. Andrew Pavilion in Summerland.

Dec 28, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Homicide investigation launched after body of 35-year-old found in Chilliwack, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Homicide investigators have been called to Chilliwack, B.C., after the discovery of a dead body.

Dec 28, 2023 4:10 PM Read more >

Police in Victoria, B.C., seek convicted murderer for breaching parole

VICTORIA — Police in Victoria have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a convicted murderer they say has breached his parole conditions.

Dec 28, 2023 4:07 PM Read more >