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СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

VICTORIA — A political delegation from Washington state is visiting Victoria to try to deepen ties with British Columbia, amid cross-border turmoil triggered by a trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation talk. Washington's Lt.-Gov.
Monday night shooting at Vancouver park leaves one person injured

Monday night shooting at Vancouver park leaves one person injured

Police say two people met near a park in Strathcona before the shooting occurred.
Debut novels about war, urban underground among finalists for Amazon award

Debut novels about war, urban underground among finalists for Amazon award

Writer, poet and past soldier Benjamin Hertwig is among six finalists for the $60,000 Amazon Canada First Novel Award.
Witness to wrong-way highway driver still shaken after narrowly missing head-on crash

Witness to wrong-way highway driver still shaken after narrowly missing head-on crash

Saanich police are investigating whether driver error, confusion, mental health or criminal intent were involved.
Eby and СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ studio boss say film industry shouldn't panic after Trump tariff threat

Eby and СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ studio boss say film industry shouldn't panic after Trump tariff threat

VICTORIA — Gemma Martini, president of British Columbia's Martini Film Studios, says she's been getting messages of support from American partners after United States President Donald Trump's threat to put a 100 per cent tariff on foreign films.
'Spring dip' causing steep uptick in active СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ wildfires: СÀ¶ÊÓÆµWS information officer

'Spring dip' causing steep uptick in active СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ wildfires: СÀ¶ÊÓÆµWS information officer

VANCOUVER — The number of wildfires in British Columbia has roughly doubled over the past several days, but an information officer with the СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Wildfire Service says the activity can be attributed to the annual "spring dip.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ seeks more clean power projects, hoping to reduce U.S. reliance

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ seeks more clean power projects, hoping to reduce U.S. reliance

Premier David Eby said the plan helps build a strong foundation for the province and Canada "at a time of external threats to our sovereignty and prosperity."
Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness

Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness

TORONTO — New research that analyzes emergency department visits during Ontario's unprecedented 2023 wildfire season suggests public-health messaging such as air quality advisories and ensuring people have their medication can help asthma sufferers a
Huge Hong Kong fair returning to North Vancouver Shipyards

Huge Hong Kong fair returning to North Vancouver Shipyards

Visitors are invited to sample delicious dishes at food booths, watch cultural performances, browse a market and even try their hand at mahjong