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B.C. government taps veteran mediator to resolve Fraser Valley bus strike

B.C. government taps veteran mediator to resolve Fraser Valley bus strike

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help resolve what it says is an "incredibly challenging" bus strike in the Fraser Valley.
Four First Nations artists to collaborate on Invictus Games 2025 visual design

Four First Nations artists to collaborate on Invictus Games 2025 visual design

Artists from the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, Lil’wat and Musqueam Nations have been selected to create the design for the competition coming to Vancouver and Whistler in 2025
Founding the largest Asian grocery chain in Canada

Founding the largest Asian grocery chain in Canada

T&T founder Cindy Lee aims to inspire other immigrant entrepreneurs with autobiography
Wildfires getting bigger and number of large fires increasing over time: BCWS

Wildfires getting bigger and number of large fires increasing over time: BCWS

The challenge is deciding on where the most critical fire response is, recognizing that BCWS doesn’t have the capacity to put every fire out.
Municipal review points to big problems in small District of Sooke

Municipal review points to big problems in small District of Sooke

A consultant’s report found the government lacks leadership and has a history of harassment
Showers likely for southern B.C., as wildfires cut air quality, challenge control

Showers likely for southern B.C., as wildfires cut air quality, challenge control

VANCOUVER — For the first time this year, air quality advisories are posted for part of Vancouver Island and a large section of the Lower Mainland as smoke from several wildfires wafts over the region.
Messi's MLS signing to benefit league, Whitecaps and sport generally

Messi's MLS signing to benefit league, Whitecaps and sport generally

Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi said he planned to sign with Inter Miami
Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

VANCOUVER — A 96-square kilometre wildfire in the Prince George fire centre has prompted an evacuation order by Peace River Regional District.
Vancouver's Chinatown provides a shifting backdrop for divisive condo proposal

Vancouver's Chinatown provides a shifting backdrop for divisive condo proposal

VANCOUVER — The nondescript parking lot at the centre of debate about the future of Vancouver's historic Chinatown is unchanged in the six years since plans to build a condo tower there were shot down by the city's development permit board.
Winning $35-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Greater Victoria

Winning $35-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Greater Victoria

The ticket matched all seven numbers, as did one other ticket bought in Ontario. The two ticket-holders will split the $70-million jackpot