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B.C. to contest lawsuit by U.S.-based tribes over Indigenous ...

2025-09-06T07:01:05Z

B.C. to contest lawsuit by U.S.-based tribes over Indigenous consultation rights in Canada
The Colville Tribes say they are part of the Sinixt people and should be treated as an "Aboriginal people of Canada" who were "driven out" of their ancestral lands in B.C. due to Canadian colonization.
#lawsuit #Indigenous #rights #consultation #Canada #BC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/colville-tribes-sinixt-lawsuit-bc-1.7624723?cmp=rss

Canada delaying plan to force automakers to hit EVs sales targets ...

2025-09-06T07:00:24Z

Canada delaying plan to force automakers to hit EVs sales targets
Canada's EV mandate will be paused as the government conducts a 60-day review of the policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday.
#automotive #politics #environment #law #Canada #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-ev-mandate-pause-1.7625992?cmp=rss

B.C. premier wants temporary foreign worker program cancelled or ...

2025-09-06T07:00:16Z

B.C. premier wants temporary foreign worker program cancelled or reformed
In a rare show of unity, Premier David Eby and federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre have both called for Canada's temporary foreign worker program to be cancelled, saying it's to blame for high youth unemployment.
#politics #economy #immigration #Canada #BC #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-premier-wants-temporary-foreign-worker-program-to-be-cancelled-or-reformed-1.7625804?cmp=rss

Stuff not lasting like it used to? Here's what people are ...

2025-08-26T08:24:08Z

Stuff not lasting like it used to? Here's what people are doing about it
Many people are making a conscious choice to spend their dollars on products that will last them a lifetime. But those kinds of items are getting harder to find, and experts say companies are deliberately making products that will need to be replaced, all in the name of profit.
#products #consumerism #business #Radio #WhatOnEarth
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/stuff-not-lasting-1.7614547?cmp=rss

B.C. veterinarian oversight body faces possible insolvency, asks ...

2025-08-24T07:02:15Z

B.C. veterinarian oversight body faces possible insolvency, asks vets to pay more
The College of Veterinarians of B.C. says it's facing possible insolvency next year unless members vote to increase fees by the end of the month.
#veterinary #money #fees #insolvency #BC #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-veterinarians-insolvency-possible-2026-1.7615147?cmp=rss

Will regular power cuts soon be part of Canadian summer? In this ...

2025-08-24T07:02:07Z

Will regular power cuts soon be part of Canadian summer?
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we explore why some power companies are switching off power during heat waves and what that means for customers; see what natural regrowth looks like after a wildfire; and learn how and why some cities are cracking down on wood stoves and fireplaces.
#energy #weather #environment #fire #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-power-cuts-1.7614464?cmp=rss

'Remain on alert': More wildfire activity expected across ...

2025-08-20T07:03:00Z

'Remain on alert': More wildfire activity expected across Canada, experts say
Forecasters are calling for above-average seasonal temperatures and are warning people to "remain on alert" for the rest of summer.
#wildfire #weather #alert #Canada #News #BritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/canadian-widlfire-summer-activity-forecast-1.7612167?cmp=rss

Alleged B.C. hijacker granted more time to prepare bail ...

2025-08-20T07:02:51Z

Alleged B.C. hijacker granted more time to prepare bail application
A two-week adjournment was granted in the case for a former commercial pilot accused of hijacking a small plane from the Victoria Flying Club, as his lawyers say they need more time to prep a bail application.
#crime #law #aviation #BC #Victoria #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/yvr-alleged-hijack-bail-prep-time-1.7612215?cmp=rss

Homicide team sent to Maple Ridge after man found dead in vehicle ...

2025-08-15T07:02:28Z

Homicide team sent to Maple Ridge after man found dead in vehicle in apparent shooting
Police are investigating at two separate locations after a man died from gunshot wounds shortly after midnight Tuesday night.
#crime #death #police #MapleRidge #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/maple-ridge-homicide-dewdney-trunk-road-1.7608432?cmp=rss

Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights ahead of ...

2025-08-14T11:15:08Z

Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights ahead of possible weekend strike
The union representing Air Canada's flight attendants has signalled that its members intend to go on strike this weekend, paving the way for workers to walk off the job as early as Saturday morning. Air Canada says it will begin a gradual suspension of flights, starting Thursday.
#flight #labor #travel #union #News #Business
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-canada-union-strike-notice-1.7607154?cmp=rss

2 climbers plucked from B.C. mountain face after complex ...

2025-08-09T07:04:16Z

2 climbers plucked from B.C. mountain face after complex overnight rescue mission
Members of three search and rescue groups combined efforts to save two climbers stranded on a sheer rock face of Yak Peak near Hope, B.C., early Wednesday after one of the climbers fell and injured their head.
#rescue #climbing #accident #BC #YakPeak #Hope
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/climbers-rescued-from-cliff-face-1.7603816?cmp=rss

B.C. campers handed nearly $30K in fines over long weekend for ...

2025-08-08T07:09:53Z

B.C. campers handed nearly $30K in fines over long weekend for flouting campfire bans
Anyone breaching the ban could be hit with a $1,150 violation ticket, an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or fines of up to $100,000 and one year in jail if convicted in court.
#camping #fines #law #BC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-campers-campfire-ban-south-coast-1.7602797?cmp=rss

Victoria police investigate antisemitic graffiti at 'oldest ...

2025-08-08T07:04:43Z

Victoria police investigate antisemitic graffiti at 'oldest synagogue in Western Canada'
The incident at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, a place of worship that has stood at the corner of Blanshard and Pandora in the city’s downtown since 1863, has drawn condemnations from politicians, Jewi...
#crime #politics #religion #graffiti #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-police-investigate-antisemitic-graffiti-at-oldest-synagogue-in-western-canada-1.7602955?cmp=rss

B.C. author among CBC Books’ 22 writers to watch in 2025 CBC ...

2025-08-06T16:30:06Z

B.C. author among CBC Books’ 22 writers to watch in 2025
CBC Books has announced this year's writers to watch list! Here are 22 Canadian writers on the rise in 2025.
#books #writers #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadian-writers-to-watch-1.7578673?cmp=rss

Motorcyclist killed in Highway 1 crash in Langley: RCMP A ...

2025-08-06T07:00:30Z

Motorcyclist killed in Highway 1 crash in Langley: RCMP
A motorcyclist has died after a crash on Highway 1 in Langley, B.C., Saturday evening, police say.
#accident #death #traffic #Langley #BC #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fatal-langley-motorcycle-crash-1.7601098?cmp=rss

Fossil discovered over 100 years ago in Fernie, B.C., identified ...

2025-08-06T07:00:20Z

Fossil discovered over 100 years ago in Fernie, B.C., identified as new species
Paleontologist Jordan Mallon helped identify a new animal species 109 years after a man discovered a fossil fishing near Fernie, B.C. The fossil had been sitting in the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa for decades before Mallon started to study it.
#paleontology #discovery #species #fossil #Fernie #BC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fossil-fernie-bc-species-1.7600199?cmp=rss

Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted ...

2025-08-06T07:00:10Z

Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted overseas activists
Hong Kong authorities on Monday strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security, implementing measures that include banning financial support to them and cancelling passports f...
#politics #law #activist #HongKong #News #World
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hong-kong-passport-activists-financial-support-1.7601095?cmp=rss

Viable trade deal wasn't on the table ahead of deadline, ...

2025-08-03T07:01:55Z

Viable trade deal wasn't on the table ahead of deadline, Canada-U.S. trade minister says
The federal minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade says Canada won’t accept a bad deal from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and that there was no viable deal on the table this week.
#trade #politics #deal #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/reaction-trump-tariffs-canada-deadline-1.7599650?cmp=rss

Stocks down in Canada, U.S., Europe as markets react to ...

2025-08-03T07:01:38Z

Stocks down in Canada, U.S., Europe as markets react to Trump's latest tariffs
The U.S. stock market had its worst day since May on Friday after the government reported a sharp slowdown in hiring and U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from a number of trading partners, including Canada.
#stocks #market #tariffs #economy #Canada #US
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/stocks-reaction-markets-1.7599511?cmp=rss

Canadians' health data at risk of being handed over to U.S. ...

2025-08-02T18:08:09Z

Canadians' health data at risk of being handed over to U.S. authorities, experts warn
Canadians' electronic health records need more protections to prevent foreign entities from accessing patient data, according to commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
#health #data #privacy #security #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/health-data-cloud-servers-canada-us-1.7597441?cmp=rss

'I was so close': Summer McIntosh wins 3rd gold medal, ...

2025-08-01T07:01:44Z

'I was so close': Summer McIntosh wins 3rd gold medal, just misses world record in 200m butterfly
Canada's Summer McIntosh captured her third gold medal after winning the women’s 200-metre butterfly Thursday morning at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
#Swimming #Sports #Competition #Singapore #Canada #Olympics
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/aquatics/swimming/world-aquatics-championships-swimming-recap-july-31-1.7597567?cmp=rss

B.C. creates new 12-member RCMP unit to combat human trafficking ...

2025-08-01T07:01:35Z

B.C. creates new 12-member RCMP unit to combat human trafficking
There were 43 incidents of human trafficking reported to police in B.C. in 2023, but Chief Supt. Elija Rain says statistics are "grossly underreported" and the numbers are expected to rise.
#police #crime #humantrafficking #BC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/counter-human-trafficking-unit-bc-rcmp-1.7597527?cmp=rss

Wildfire leads to evacuation order for 400 properties in ...

2025-08-01T07:01:26Z

Wildfire leads to evacuation order for 400 properties in B.C.'s Okanagan region
A critical highway in B.C.'s Okanagan region has reopened after a nearby wildfire prompted the evacuation of 400 nearby properties.
#wildfire #evacuation #highway #BCsOkanaganregion #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/peachland-bc-wildfires-highway-closure-july-30-1.7597962?cmp=rss

Hudson's Bay takes landlords to court over B.C. ...

2025-07-31T21:33:07Z

Hudson's Bay takes landlords to court over B.C. billionaire's lease takeover
Hudson's Bay has solidified its faith in a controversial deal to sell leases to a B.C. billionaire by asking a court to force landlords critical of her to let her move in.
#lawsuit #business #realestate #BC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/hudsons-bay-ccaa-leases-1.7597195?cmp=rss

Hong Kong has issued a warrant for his arrest, but this ...

2025-07-30T19:19:09Z

Hong Kong has issued a warrant for his arrest, but this Vancouverite isn't worried
Last week, Hong Kong issued arrest warrants for 19 overseas activists belonging to a group that promotes self-determination in Hong Kong, but which the government accuses of trying to otherthrow institutions. Among them is Victor Ho, a Canadian citizen and V...
#politics #law #arrest #activism #HongKong #Vancouver
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victor-ho-hong-kong-arrest-warrant-1.7596560?cmp=rss

Hockey Canada sexual assault trial decisions come down today. ...

2025-07-24T11:08:04Z

Hockey Canada sexual assault trial decisions come down today. Here's what could happen
Justice Maria Carroccia's decisions in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial will be rendered today, over a month after proceedings that began in London, Ont., in April wrapped in mid-June. With five accused ex-world junior players and six charges, the outcome c...
#law #hockey #assault #trial #London #Ont
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/hockey-canada-trial-what-to-expect-decision-day-1.7591187?cmp=rss

Why are so many federal inmates dying shortly before their ...

2025-07-22T11:11:07Z

Why are so many federal inmates dying shortly before their release date?
Data released by the Correctional Service of Canada to CBC through a freedom of information request showed the leading cause of death for inmates serving determinate sentences between January 2019 and February 2025 was suicide. Overdoses came a close second.
#death #crime #prison #justice #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/federal-prison-inmates-death-1.7588429?cmp=rss

Coldplay couple a reminder that anyone can go viral — even in a ...

2025-07-21T13:07:03Z

Coldplay couple a reminder that anyone can go viral — even in a crowd of 60,000
A tech CEO and his company's HR manager had a joyful evening turn into a nightmare after they popped up on the big screen at a Coldplay concert in Boston on Wednesday. The CEO has since resigned. The viral moment is one of many recent examples of lives being upended by social media.
#socialmedia #music #technology #career #Boston #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/coldplay-viral-video-surveillance-1.7588810?cmp=rss

B.C. college warns students of data breach. Cybersecurity experts ...

2025-07-20T07:02:46Z

B.C. college warns students of data breach. Cybersecurity experts warn of wider problems
The College of New Caledonia in Prince George is warning students of a data breach, but cybersecurity experts say colleges and educational institutions are particularly vulnerable to hackers and need to take better measures to protect student data.
#cybersecurity #data #hacking #college #PrinceGeorge #BC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/college-of-new-caledonia-data-breach-1.7587815?cmp=rss

Canada needs agency to manage public UFO sightings, says new ...

2025-07-18T07:07:05Z

Canada needs agency to manage public UFO sightings, says new federal report
Whether you're a believer, skeptic or fall somewhere in between, a new federally commissioned report recommends a government agency be tasked with responding to UFO reports from the public and pilots.
#government #UFO #report #Canada #News #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/sky-canada-project-report-ufo-uap-1.7586922?cmp=rss

First Nations leaders say Carney's C-5 summit sparks more ...

2025-07-18T07:01:53Z

First Nations leaders say Carney's C-5 summit sparks more concerns, questions
First Nations leaders from across the country are meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and officials in Gatineau, Que., this week on Bill C-5.
#politics #meeting #law #Gatineau #Que #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/carney-first-nations-summit-1.7586492?cmp=rss

My parents sacrificed a lot to build our Canadian dream. What do ...

2025-07-18T07:01:42Z

My parents sacrificed a lot to build our Canadian dream. What do I owe them in their golden years?
As the cost of living rises, Rachel Phan sees how much her immigrant parents are struggling with their restaurant business. The thought of them retiring — and their care falling to her — makes her feel equal parts relief and fear.
#family #money #immigration #restaurant #Canada #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/first-person-supporting-parents-in-their-retirement-1.7585937?cmp=rss

Man charged with hijacking one day after flights grounded at ...

2025-07-18T07:01:33Z

Man charged with hijacking one day after flights grounded at Vancouver Airport
A man has been charged with hijacking, one day after an incident which saw flights grounded at Vancouver's airport for a little under an hour.
#crime #travel #Vancouver #News #Canada #BritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-airport-man-charged-1.7587054?cmp=rss

Measles spread 'like wildfire' among unvaccinated ...

2025-07-14T14:19:05Z

Measles spread 'like wildfire' among unvaccinated children in northeast B.C., health officer says
Ten people, the majority infected children, have been hospitalized in B.C. as health officials hope the spread of the virus in the northeast has peaked.
#health #disease #children #northeastBC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/measles-spread-like-wildfire-in-northeast-b-c-1.7583583?cmp=rss

Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in ...

2025-07-09T07:01:41Z

Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.
The man was released from hospital with minor injuries. The bear was protecting its young and won't be destroyed, the Conservation Officer Service says.
#attack #wildlife #firefighting #northernBC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildfire-fighter-attacked-by-bear-1.7579338?cmp=rss

RCMP charges military members allegedly plotting to form militia ...

2025-07-09T07:01:32Z

RCMP charges military members allegedly plotting to form militia and seize land
The RCMP has charged four men, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, with being part of an extremist plot that allegedly involved creating an anti-government militia with a massive trove of weapons.
#military #politics #crime #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-caf-charges-terrorism-1.7579487?cmp=rss

How a group of orcas were captured — and some freed — in B.C. ...

2025-07-08T07:05:09Z

How a group of orcas were captured — and some freed — in B.C. waters over 50 years ago
Dive into Whale Tale with CBC's Grant Lawrence: The true story of the capture, escape and legacy of some of the West Coast's most remarkable orcas
#whale #capture #escape #legacy #BC #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dive-into-whale-tale-radio-series-1.7572844?cmp=rss

Temperatures expected to rise as crews battle fire north of ...

2025-07-08T07:05:00Z

Temperatures expected to rise as crews battle fire north of Lytton, B.C.
B.C. Wildfire Service crews made good progress over the weekend fighting an out-of-control wildfire north of Lytton, B.C., along Highway 12.
#weather #fire #wildfire #Lytton #BC #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-july-6-1.7578514?cmp=rss

Suffering in silence no more: How peer support helps people with ...

2025-07-04T19:33:07Z

Suffering in silence no more: How peer support helps people with chronic pain
Peer support groups for people with chronic pain are cropping up across Canada, as advocates work to break down the stigma surrounding the invisible condition.
#pain #health #help #community #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/suffering-in-silence-no-more-how-peer-support-helps-people-with-chronic-pain-1.7570360?cmp=rss

Lululemon sues Costco over sale of alleged knock-offs Lululemon ...

2025-07-02T07:01:55Z

Lululemon sues Costco over sale of alleged knock-offs
Lululemon is accusing Costco of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knock-offs of some of its most popular products.
#lawsuit #retail #intellectualproperty #News #Business
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lululemon-costco-dupe-knockoff-lawsuit-1.7574413?cmp=rss

What are the chances of Earth being hit by a big asteroid? Earth ...

2025-07-01T08:08:06Z

What are the chances of Earth being hit by a big asteroid?
Earth lives in a shooting gallery, with small and large rocky bodies in abundance in our solar system. Are we in danger of being hit by something big?
#space #science #astronomy #Earth #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/asteroid-day-1.7571724?cmp=rss

Joy of playing soccer for Canada returns for B.C.'s Jordyn ...

2025-06-28T07:00:28Z

Joy of playing soccer for Canada returns for B.C.'s Jordyn Huitema after harrowing U.S. home invasion
With more jump in her step these days, Canadian national team forward Jordyn Huitema is excited to play Costa Rica in a women's soccer friendly Friday in Toronto. It's a far cry from being victim to a home invasion a few weeks ago.
#soccer #sports #Canada #crime #Toronto #CostaRica
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/soccer/jordyn-huitema-home-invasion-soccer-canada-1.7572107?cmp=rss

40 years after Air India bombing, son's grief fuels his work ...

2025-06-24T22:58:11Z

40 years after Air India bombing, son's grief fuels his work in counterterrorism and victim support
Susheel Gupta was 12 when his mother was killed in the 1985 bombing. He now works in counterterrorism and says Canada must do more to acknowledge what happened.
#terrorism #grief #family #News #Canada #BritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/counterterrorism-susheel-gupta-air-india-bombing-1.7567195?cmp=rss

Climate change is prolonging allergy season, B.C. doctors say A ...

2025-06-24T22:58:03Z

Climate change is prolonging allergy season, B.C. doctors say
A B.C. allergist and doctor say that climate change is worsening patients' allergy symptoms and prolonging allergy season.
#climate #allergies #health #environment #BC #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/allergy-season-b-c-allergist-1.7568879?cmp=rss

Nanaimo debates joining municipalities that ban invasive species ...

2025-06-24T07:04:23Z

Nanaimo debates joining municipalities that ban invasive species
The City of Nanaimo might soon join a list of municipalities that prohibit the sale and distribution of invasive plants, in absence of province-wide laws on the matter.
#plants #law #municipality #Nanaimo #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nanaimo-invasive-species-1.7567548?cmp=rss

Surrey crash sends 14-year-old boy to hospital Surrey police say ...

2025-06-24T07:04:13Z

Surrey crash sends 14-year-old boy to hospital
Surrey police say a hit-and-run collision near Holland Park sent a boy to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle was later found and the driver was arrested, according to police.
#accident #crime #police #Surrey #HollandPark #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/surrey-hit-and-run-holland-park-1.7568349?cmp=rss

Air travel complaints backlog could soar to 126,000 by 2028 ...

2025-06-24T07:04:05Z

Air travel complaints backlog could soar to 126,000 by 2028
Figures from the Canadian Transportation Agency — obtained under Access to Information and provided to Go Public — show that a backlog of 87,000 air passenger complaints could increase by 45 per cent over next three years
#travel #complaint #agency #News #GoPublic
https://www.cbc.ca/news/gopublic/airline-complaints-backlog-cta-1.7565890?cmp=rss

Thunderstorm watch in effect for B.C. Interior; landslide warning ...

2025-06-23T07:06:32Z

Thunderstorm watch in effect for B.C. Interior; landslide warning issued
A severe thunderstorm watch across B.C.'s southern Interior has prompted the Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) to extend a landslide warning in parts of the Similkameen Valley already vulnerable due to past wildfires.
#weather #landslide #warning #BC #SimilkameenValley #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/thunderstorm-watch-bc-interior-1.7568203?cmp=rss

Some B.C. animal rescues see donations drop, as demands increase ...

2025-06-23T07:06:24Z

Some B.C. animal rescues see donations drop, as demands increase
B.C. animal rescue organizations are also feeling the pinch as British Columbians face the rising cost of living and some non-profits worry they soon may have to scale back support.
#animals #donations #economy #BC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-animal-rescues-donation-drop-1.7567741?cmp=rss

Parents at Vancouver's Crosstown Elementary renew call for ...

2025-06-23T07:04:29Z

Parents at Vancouver's Crosstown Elementary renew call for better safety measures
A Vancouver parent is renewing calls for better safety measures at Crosstown Elementary School located near the Downtown Eastside, after a series of concerning incidents involving people carrying knives, drug use, and passed-out ind...
#safety #school #crime #Vancouver #CrosstownElementarySchool #DowntownEastside
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/crosstown-elementary-safety-concerns-1.7555778?cmp=rss

Credit card debt is down in Canada — but household debt is up ...

2025-06-23T07:04:18Z

Credit card debt is down in Canada — but household debt is up
Mark Ting, a partner with Foundation Wealth and On The Coast's personal finance columnist, says that while credit card debt going down may seem like a good thing, he's seeing borrowers tack on their debt to larger loans like mortgages. He shares tips on how to manage your debts and credit cards amid financial uncertainty.
#finance #debt #credit #household #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6807505?cmp=rss

Vancouver Rise FC's winless streak continues in scoreless ...

2025-06-23T07:04:07Z

Vancouver Rise FC's winless streak continues in scoreless draw with Montreal Roses FC
Montreal Roses FC and Vancouver Rise FC played to a 0-0 draw in Northern Super League action on Sunday. Vancouver, which had its winless streak extended to four games (0-2-2), had 57 per cent of possession with 14 total shots, seven of which were on target.
#Soccer #Sports #Vancouver #Montreal
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/nsl-montreal-roses-vancouver-rise-recap-june-22-1.7568210?cmp=rss

Life sentence handed out to killer of Chilliwack, B.C., man ...

2025-06-23T07:01:42Z

Life sentence handed out to killer of Chilliwack, B.C., man
Police say in a statement that the sentence for Matthew Bauer was handed down Thursday after a jury in B.C. Supreme Court found him guilty in February.
#crime #law #justice #Chilliwack #BC #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chilliwack-bc-killer-1.7567820?cmp=rss

Researchers aim to fill data gaps about Dungeness crab amid ...

2025-06-23T07:01:32Z

Researchers aim to fill data gaps about Dungeness crab amid concerns of declining population
Dungeness crabs are the second most valuable invertebrate fishery on the West Coast of Canada and an important food source for coastal First Nations, but researchers warn they may now be facing some threats.
#research #fishing #wildlife #food #WestCoastofCanada #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dungeness-crab-light-traps-hakai-institute-1.7557711?cmp=rss

Richmond's Camryn Rogers wins hammer throw for 2nd Kuortane ...

2025-06-23T07:01:21Z

Richmond's Camryn Rogers wins hammer throw for 2nd Kuortane Games title in 3 years
Camryn Rogers continued her unbeaten week and winning season on Saturday. The Richmond, B.C., hammer thrower captured the women's event in Finland, defeating her friends and Finnish teammates Krista Tervo and Silja Kosonen at the 86th...
#sports #winning #competition #Richmond #Finland #Kuortane
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/athletics/camryn-rogers-victory-hammer-throw-kuortane-games-1.7568062?cmp=rss

B.C. minister defends progress on building more schools in Surrey ...

2025-06-22T07:32:31Z

B.C. minister defends progress on building more schools in Surrey
B.C.'s infrastructure minister has defended her government's progress on building more schools in Surrey, even as two more schools in the city will shift to a staggered schedule to deal with overcrowding.
#politics #education #infrastructure #BC #Surrey #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bowinn-ma-surrey-school-stagger-1.7567918?cmp=rss

Interior Health's plans to close lab in Trail, B.C. leaves ...

2025-06-22T07:32:23Z

Interior Health's plans to close lab in Trail, B.C. leaves mayor and residents blindsided
Interior Health says the move will help boost staffing at the hospital, but Mayor Colleen Jones is calling for the regional health authority to reconsider
#healthcare #politics #citycouncil #Trail #BC #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/trail-lab-closure-1.7567834?cmp=rss

Vancouver company celebrates reusable food container success ...

2025-06-22T07:20:18Z

Vancouver company celebrates reusable food container success
Reusables.com, which launched during the pandemic to address food-container waste, has expanded in a big way, going from five stores in Vancouver to major institutions across Canada and the U.S. as waste management officials say private-sector ingenuity is need...
#business #environment #wastemanagement #Vancouver #Canada #US
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-reusable-container-company-profile-1.7567199?cmp=rss

Vancouver's Kitsilano pool reopens Saturday Following ...

2025-06-22T07:00:37Z

Vancouver's Kitsilano pool reopens Saturday
Following extensive maintenance, Kits Pool is reopening for the 2025 summer season. The city has launched a study, which includes public engagement, on next steps for the aging facility.
#pool #maintenance #reopening #summer #Vancouver #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kits-pool-reopens-1.7567552?cmp=rss

Thousands petition to save Pitt Meadows, B.C., movie theatre from ...

2025-06-22T07:00:28Z

Thousands petition to save Pitt Meadows, B.C., movie theatre from closure
Known for its affordable prices and buttery popcorn, the Hollywood 3 Cinema is set to close at the end of the month. But thousands of community members are hoping to save it in some shape or form.
#business #community #movies #petition #PittMeadows #BC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hollywood-3-cinemas-closure-1.7567319?cmp=rss

B.C. judge rejects U.S. extradition request of alleged Silk Road ...

2025-06-15T07:39:05Z

B.C. judge rejects U.S. extradition request of alleged Silk Road trafficker
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge declined a U.S. request to extradite a B.C. man accused of selling drugs on online through Silk Road, citing insufficient evidence.
#law #crime #justice #BritishColumbia #US #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-silk-road-extradition-request-1.7561449?cmp=rss

B.C. Hydro put to the test over rising energy needs, drought and ...

2025-05-21T07:27:23Z

B.C. Hydro put to the test over rising energy needs, drought and trade uncertainty
British Columbia's power utility is facing transformational challenges of drought, rising costs and a trade war with the United States as it works to meet electricity demand that's surging after two decades of relative stability.
#energy #trade #drought #business #BritishColumbia #UnitedStates
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hydro-electricity-demand-increase-1.7539106?cmp=rss

Why doctors and researchers say Canada needs to change course on ...

2025-05-10T08:16:17Z

Why doctors and researchers say Canada needs to change course on women's health studies
Despite a rule that requires sex and gender to be considered when funding medical research in Canada, new research shows the number of grants for women's health studies hasn't budged in five years, something doctors say has serious implications for their patients.
#research #health #women #Canada #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/women-health-second-opinion-1.7531876?cmp=rss

Vancouver School Board warns staff of potential privacy breach ...

2025-04-27T01:02:09Z

Vancouver School Board warns staff of potential privacy breach after 'fraudulent activity'
The Vancouver School Board says it is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving its online banking systems that may have exposed some employee information.
#security #privacy #school #cybersecurity #Vancouver #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-school-board-privacy-breach-1.7519753?cmp=rss

Canadian man linked to ex-Olympian's crime ring extradited to ...

2025-02-28T16:53:15Z

Canadian man linked to ex-Olympian's crime ring extradited to U.S. from Mexico
The Toronto man known as "The Dictator" — accused of orchestrating multiple murders on behalf of the transnational drug-trafficking ring led by a former Olympian — has been extradited to the U.S. Andrew Clark is among 29 cartel-linked defendants taken into U.S. custody from Mexico on Thursday.
#crime #sports #law #murder #Toronto #Mexico
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/andrew-clark-extradited-1.7471111?cmp=rss

Woman declared dead by Service Canada still trying to get life ...

2025-02-12T15:07:09Z

Woman declared dead by Service Canada still trying to get life back
A St. Stephen-area woman called the government to find out why she hadn't received her seniors' benefits. She said the answer was 'absolutely shocking.'
#government #benefits #death #StStephen #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/live-woman-declared-dead-service-canada-1.7451371?cmp=rss

Controversial Richmond, B.C., supportive housing project gets ...

2025-02-12T14:06:09Z

Controversial Richmond, B.C., supportive housing project gets go-ahead after months of wrangling
A supportive housing project in Richmond, B.C., will be built in its original location after it was paused by the province for months over an ostensible lack of public consultation.
#housing #politics #controversy #RichmondBC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/richmond-supportive-housing-cambie-sexsmith-1.7456792?cmp=rss

How bear penises, a dead porcupine and a late-night 'citizens ...

2025-02-12T13:02:10Z

How bear penises, a dead porcupine and a late-night 'citizens arrest' featured in poaching probe
The investigation began with gunshots in the middle of the night, a wounded deer and attempts by alarmed locals in the tiny community of Bridge Lake, B.C., to effect the "citizen's arrest" of a hunter allegedly deserted by his friends. It led to a...
#hunting #crime #investigation #BridgeLake #Richmond #BC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildlife-poaching-bear-penis-1.7456519?cmp=rss