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Opinion: In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner

The past few days have provided more opportunities for speculation about an early federal election in Canada. Topics such as foreign interference and the type of people who some of our members of Parliament choose to meet dominated the airwaves.

Mar 3, 2023 8:32 AM Read more >

New land conservancy will help save a B.C. island’s precious ‘popcorn bowl’

A new conservancy on Saturna Island boosts the protection of B.C.’s rarest ecosystem, which shelters a rich variety of at-risk plants and animals.

Mar 2, 2023 10:00 PM Read more >

New book provides guide for Canadian businesses to make moral decisions on reconciliation

“One of the biggest things to fear is missing out on the opportunity to integrate Indigenous perspective into your business, into your world, into your life," said author Alison Tedford Seaweed

Mar 2, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

VICTORIA — The failure of a massive, multi-year money laundering investigation to yield charges is a "shocking" example of the shortfalls of federal financial crime law, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Thursday.

Mar 2, 2023 7:38 PM Read more >

B.C. residents face nearly $1M in penalties for gold mining fraud

Fraud took place at a presentation for investors at a luxury hotel in Vancouver.

Mar 2, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Brrrr: Spring in B.C. will be colder than 'average'

Good news: No major 'arctic air' is coming for B.C.

Mar 2, 2023 5:57 PM Read more >

Downtown Vancouver to lose massive Nordstrom department store very soon

A very sudden loss

Mar 2, 2023 2:56 PM Read more >

'Took 30 minutes': Canada Day camping reservations slow B.C. booking site

By end of day, more than 5,000 reservations will have been made for the Canada Day long weekend, well exceeding January's "opening day" numbers.

Mar 2, 2023 2:27 PM Read more >

'It's essential': Nearly 200 beds part of B.C.'s $1B investment in mental health, addiction treatment

Canadian Mental Health Association BC will be a large beneficiary of the funds.

Mar 2, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >

Local scientists, fishermen laud decision to shut down ‘problematic’ Discovery Islands fish farms

Fisheries minister Joyce Murray reaffirmed a prior decision last month not to renew 15 open-net salmon farm licenses in the region

Mar 2, 2023 12:58 PM Read more >