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Delta, White Rock pals win Lotto 6/49 jackpot

Klashinsky, from Delta, and Zastre, from White Rock, have been playing the lottery together for more than a decade

Feb 1, 2022 12:43 PM Read more >

Why did Google Maps move a waterfront West Vancouver neighbourhood to the British Properties?

West Van author and artist Douglas Coupland says his frustrations in trying to get Google Map fixed point to the mysterious nature of Big Tech

Feb 1, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Victoria police officer seen giving thumbs-up to vaccine-mandate protesters

Officer was responding to "appreciative comments" about VicPD, police chief says

Feb 1, 2022 9:09 AM Read more >

Can bacteria replace chemicals in mining?

New $16 million science project to map the genome of mine microbes

Feb 1, 2022 8:59 AM Read more >

‘Not a box we tick’: Lack of First Nation consultation delays controversial Surrey industrial park

The approval of a controversial 245-hectare Surrey industrial park was delayed at a Metro Vancouver board meeting Friday after the Semiahmoo First Nation says it was not properly consulted on the project

Jan 31, 2022 5:20 PM Read more >

Water supply restored to Ucluelet First Nation

A replacement water line is now in place for members of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation on the east side of the Ucluelet Inlet.

Jan 31, 2022 5:01 PM Read more >

Apartment fire kills Vancouver man, city's fourth fire-related death in 24 hours

VANCOUVER — Fire officials say a Monday morning blaze inside a downtown apartment building killed a Vancouver man, the fourth fire-related death in just 24 hours in the city after a house fire killed claimed three family members the day before.

Jan 31, 2022 4:54 PM Read more >

Booster shot rate in B.C. crests 49 per cent, while 19 more deaths are registered

VICTORIA — Another 19 people have died in British Columbia due to complications from COVID-19.

Jan 31, 2022 4:38 PM Read more >

Esquimalt police officer denies allegations in $5.3M sex abuse civil suit

A former Esquimalt police officer is denying multiple allegations of sexual abuse alleged by former teenage informant who he handled for information on thefts, break and enters, possession of stolen property.

Jan 31, 2022 3:42 PM Read more >

New auditor general to examine ‘cost effectiveness’ of Vancouver police department

Mike Macdonell’s office will also audit the city’s cybersecurity program and climate change plan

Jan 31, 2022 2:39 PM Read more >