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Calls grow for more, expanded mental health care in B.C. in wake of Vancouver festival tragedy
Calls for more, and expanded, mental health care in B.C. are growing in the wake of Saturday's alleged attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, where 11 people were killed and many more were injured.
B.C. premier announces review of mental health legislation in wake of Vancouver festival tragedy
A provincial day of mourning will be held on Friday, in honour of the victims of the alleged attacks at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Day street festival.
'The west really doesn't count': Election called just as B.C. polls closed — again
On Monday night, at about 7:15 p.m. PT, media outlets including CBC News projected the Liberals would form the next government.
NDP projected to lose 10 seats in B.C., capping a miserable night for the party
Canada's New Democratic Party had a bad night on Monday, going from 24 seats down to seven across the country. In particular, it lost a number of seats in B.C., which has historically been home to several safe ridings for the party.
This B.C. woman is internet-famous for chopping wood. So, she wrote a book about it
After three years of sharing her passion for chopping wood online, Nicole Coenen has released a book all about wood and how to chop it, titled Axe in Hand: A Woodchopper's Guide to Blades, Wood and Fire.
Artist behind Kelowna's iconic sails sculpture dead at 91
Robert Dow Reid, the creator of Spirit of Sail, died peacefully on April 23.
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Uncertainty blankets Metro Vancouver as Liberals gain traction in historically NDP, Conservative ridings
A couple of weeks ago, the polls were showing the potential that the Liberals may win every seat in the Metro Vancouver area. As of April 24, the region's leanings aren't quite as clear; 338Canada.com data shows a toss up in several ridings.
Think twice before gifting a bunny this Easter, animal advocates urge
While some kids will enjoy searching for treats from the Easter Bunny on Sunday morning, others may be receiving actual live rabbits as a holiday surprise. Advocates are reminding parents to consider the commitment required to care for rabbits to prevent people from releasing pets into the wild in the months to come.
B.C. prepares for tourism boom amid U.S. tariffs, 51st state rhetoric
Even though many Canadians may well feel bitter toward the United States, Fresh Adventures CEO Alex Ross is reminding Canadians how important it is to welcome American tourists who continue to visit B.C.
B.C.'s Chris Morrissey, a 'fierce' advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ immigration rights, mourned by community
Chris Morrissey died surrounded by loved ones at the age of 82. She was most widely known for founding Rainbow Refugee in 2000, a Vancouver-based organization that helps people fleeing persecution based on their gender identity or sexual orientation, after experiencing a trying immigration experience with her partner.