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Environment Canada lifts coastal flooding bulletin for southern B.C.

Environment Canada has lifted a special weather statement for possible flooding from stormy weather and high tides along parts of British Columbia's South Coast.Canada -British Columbia |2 hours ago

How a closed grocery store in Squamish raised money for people in need on Christmas Day

Firewood, stuffing, marshmallows and cranberry sauce are among the items that Christmas shoppers forget most often. So staff at a B.C. grocery store decided to leave them outside for people to take while the store was closed.Canada -British Columbia |January 3

CBC B.C.'s Make the Season Kind raises more than $3M for food banks

CBC B.C.'s annual fundraiser supporting food banks throughout the province has raised more than $26 million since the annual fundraiser began in 1986.Canada -British Columbia |January 1

People running unlicensed kitchens in B.C often do so because business start-up costs too high, experts say

Officials are raising concerns about illegal food businesses. But what’s the story behind these unlicensed kitchens?Canada -British Columbia |January 1

Hallmark's mark on B.C.

He had 'the worst idea' for a Hallmark movie — and turned it into a career

Zac Hug not only writes scripts, but teaches courses on how you can do it too.Canada -British Columbia |December 29, 2025

Self-help, fantasy and a wildly popular wimpy kid: Vancouver's most-borrowed library books of 2025

The Vancouver Public Library's most borrowed books of 2025 offer inspiration to curious readers. Here's what made the top 10 list in the adult, young adult and children's categories.Canada -British Columbia |December 29, 2025

Search and rescue teams prepare for influx of calls with fresh snow in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky

With fresh new snow blanketing the Sea-to-Sky region, search and rescue volunteers are urging people to plan ahead and use caution when recreating outdoors. Canada -British Columbia |December 29, 2025

Raw power: The Vancouver Canadians' sushi race is on a roll that shows no signs of stopping

The sushi race during Vancouver Canadians games is nothing if not ridiculous, but team officials say the silliness serves a larger purpose for the Toronto Blue Jays' Class-A minor league affiliate.Canada -British Columbia |December 27, 2025

Hallmark's mark on B.C.

Hallmark movies bring more to B.C. than just film work. They impact the broader economy, too

Love it or hate it, Hallmark movies are big business in B.C., where the company films the vast majority of its content — both Christmas and year-round programming. Canada -British Columbia |December 26, 2025

Inside a B.C. ‘dementia village' that researchers hope could reshape long-term care

A Langley, B.C., care facility that blends village life with dementia support is now the focus of a national study examining whether an outdoor, community-style approach can improve quality of life for people with dementia. Researchers hope evidence from the project will inform future policy and make models like this more accessible and affordable.Canada -British Columbia |December 26, 2025

One lane opens on long-awaited Pattullo Bridge replacement

A single northbound lane on the long-awaited Pattullo Bridge replacement has opened to traffic, marking the first step in a phased opening process. Once the new stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge is fully open, crews will start dismantling the old Pattullo.Canada -British Columbia |December 25, 2025

2025 REPLAY

This music star lived quietly in B.C. for years. His songs live on in a popular video game

Bill Kenny was the lead singer of the Ink Spots, a Black vocal group that, more than 80 years after gaining fame, has been dubbed "the house band" of the popular Fallout video game franchise and TV series.Canada -British Columbia |December 24, 2025

After 3 local newspapers closed, journalists revive print news in Burnaby, New West and Tri-Cities

Several community news outlets in Metro Vancouver, including the Burnaby Now, New West Record and Tri-City News closed down last spring. But now, a group of longtime journalists are launching a print newspaper aimed at filling the gap in local news. Canada -British Columbia |December 23, 2025

RV fire leaves 2 dead in Surrey, B.C.

Police say firefighters discovered two people dead inside the RV trailer after the fire was extinguished Sunday. Canada -British Columbia |December 22, 2025

As cost of living climbs, a Vancouver shelter adapts to a rise in unhoused seniors

For the first time in the history of Union Gospel Mission's Vancouver shelter, home-care aid workers are making weekly visits to help seniors with basic tasks like taking a shower. Canada -British Columbia |December 22, 2025

32 cats trapped inside plastic containers dumped outside B.C. SPCA in Sechelt

When animal centre staff opened one of the abandoned containers, one cat was found dead inside. Canada -British Columbia |December 19, 2025

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'We are actually the third Spiderman': Metro Vancouver politicians end 2025 pointing fingers at others

It's a meme used for confusion, repetition — and in the case of politics, blaming others for the inability to solve issues.Canada -British Columbia |December 18, 2025

Whistler, B.C., increases property tax rate for ski hill, golf courses in push for tourism dollars

The Resort Municipality of Whistler has doubled its mill rate for major tourism operations, in a bid to get more tax revenues from tourism dollars.Canada -British Columbia |December 18, 2025

How a tugboat on land is helping prepare for nautical disaster on Burrard Inlet

The faux tugboat sits on land at the District of North Vancouver’s Maplewood Fire Centre. There, municipal fire crews and Seaspan workers are getting a taste of what a boat fire in the harbour's waters could throw at them.Canada -British Columbia |December 17, 2025

More heavy rainfall forecast for B.C.'s South Coast amid flood recovery efforts

Environment Canada forecasts up to 70 millimetres of rain in areas including Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley for Tuesday, lasting into Wednesday morning.Canada -British Columbia |December 17, 2025

Chilliwack, B.C., mother killed by falling tree in park amid gale-force winds

Police say there is no indication the incident was anything other than a tragic and unforeseen event that occurred during severe and unpredictable weather.Canada -British Columbia |December 17, 2025

Man charged with killing 2 women, injuring another in East Vancouver

A 54-year-old Vancouver man has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault after two women were found dead in a Collingwood apartment Friday.Canada -British Columbia |December 16, 2025

Flooding expected in parts of B.C.'s Fraser Valley, North Shore Mountains

The power is out for thousands in B.C.'s South Coast Monday, and flooding is expected in parts of the Fraser Valley and North Shore Mountains, as another round of heavy rain batters the province.Canada -British Columbia |December 16, 2025

Flooding expected in parts of B.C.'s Fraser Valley, North Shore Mountains

Power out for thousands in Lower MainlandCanada -British Columbia |December 16, 2025

Feds defend response to flooding in B.C. after Abbotsford mayor slams inaction

The federal minister responsible for handling natural disasters defended her government in the wake of criticism about how it has responded to flooding in British Columbia's Fraser Valley. Canada -British Columbia |December 15, 2025|Load More