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5 years after B.C. declared COVID-19 a public health emergency, BCCDC says it's ready for future pandemics
A little over five years ago, a sense of panic was spreading within British Columbia's public health system as it tracked the spread of a new virus: what would later be known as COVID-19. Now, the BCCDC is reflecting on the lessons it learned and remaining vigilant to be prepared for any future virus outbreak.
From Kyiv to Kelowna: Artist documents journey to B.C. following Russian invasion of Ukraine in new book
Prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Stefania Miro worked as an illustrator and artist. Now, living peacefully in Canada, she's written and illustrated a book detailing her experiences from Feb. 24, 2022, until now.
B.C. log rolling world champion Jube Wickheim dies at 91
Jube Wickheim's log rolling hobby turned into a job, and he started travelling the world, visiting places like Sweden, South America and Japan. He won the world championship 10 times between 1956 and 1969.
B.C. decided to move to permanent daylight time in 2019. And yet, we're still springing forward on Sunday
If you haven't been losing enough sleep lately, what with the general unsettled nature of global politics these days, not to worry: you'll lose at least an hour this weekend when the clocks spring forward to daylight saving time.
'All bets are off': Premier Eby lays out B.C.'s retaliation to U.S. tariffs
B.C. is responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
Vancouver-based designers celebrate red carpet appearance at the Oscars
A pair of Vancouver fashion designers are reflecting on seeing their work on the Oscars' red carpet Sunday night.
B.C.-born Holly Brickley's debut novel Deep Cuts to get movie adaptation
Brickley's debut novel, just released on Feb. 25, has already garnered interest from filmmakers; Brickley said The Iron Claw director Sean Durkin has been greenlit to write the adaptation himself, and stars Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler have been cast as the film's leads.
From architect to actor: How Vancouver's Carlos Diehz ended up in the Oscar-nominated film Conclave
As Carlos Diehz hops from event to event ahead of the 2025 Academy Awards in Los Angeles, he's reflecting on how he got there.
Canadian publishing industry hopeful books will be exempt from U.S. tariffs
Publishers are urging Canadian consumers to buy Canadian books, written by Canadian authors, published by Canadian publishers, at local bookstores to help offset any costs that may arise if and when tariffs are imposed.
Williams Lake First Nation calls on feds to support revitalization of former residential school site
The call comes as Williams Lake First Nation Kúkwpi7 (Chief) Willie Sellars heads to Los Angeles for the Academy Awards, where the film Sugarcane, which explores the history of St. Joseph's Mission, is nominated for Best Documentary Feature.