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B.C. event organizers make urgent call for renewal of provincial festival fund
Event organizers in B.C. are urging the province to renew funding for fairs, festivals, and cultural events, warning that without immediate support, some of the province's biggest summer events could shrink — or disappear altogether.
Swim clubs push back against plan to shrink Vancouver Aquatic Centre pool
A proposed plan to replace the Vancouver Aquatic Centre’s 50-metre pool with one half that size is facing growing opposition from swimmers, coaches and competitive clubs who say the move will severely limit training and competition opportunities in the city.
Proposed B.C. ski resort faces criticism over threat to endangered spotted owl habitat
A proposed ski resort near Chilliwack, B.C., is drawing criticism from environmental advocates who say public consultation on the project has overlooked its potential impact on one of Canada's most endangered birds — the northern spotted owl.
B.C.'s legendary Martin Mars water bomber makes final journey to its permanent home
The Philippine Mars water bomber, the celebrated aircraft that spent nearly five decades fighting wildfires across B.C., has completed its final flight. The massive plane left its longtime base at Sproat Lake in Port Alberni on Sunday, bidding farewell to B.C.
South Surrey residents frustrated, fearful after string of break-ins
A series of residential break-ins targeting "large-scale homes" in the South Surrey, Panorama Ridge and Crescent Beach neighbourhoods has residents concerned.
B.C. pulls some American liquor from shelves as local leaders call for more economic action
Leaders are calling for the province to take more action to protect British Columbians from the incoming trade war, from suspending PST on B.C.-made goods to reopening B.C. trade offices in foreign countries.
B.C. premier's suggested ban on American alcohol draws mixed reactions
B.C. Premier David Eby has suggested halting U.S. alcohol imports through the province's liquor distribution branch if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.
Surrey parents, students raise concerns over closure of alternative learning centre
Graduates, students, parents and the wider Surrey school community are raising concerns over the closure of the South Surrey White Rock Learning Centre, an alternative education program they say has been a lifeline for some vulnerable youth.
B.C. communities welcome late reprieve to keep vital ferries running amid contract dispute
Residents in B.C.'s small Kootenay communities of Glade, Harrop and Procter are celebrating a temporary reprieve in a labour dispute that threatened to drastically reduce cable ferry services vital to their daily lives.
Newborn orca calf spotted, raising a little hope for endangered southern resident killer whales
A newborn orca calf has been sighted in Puget Sound in Washington state, sparking cautious hope for the endangered southern resident killer whale population.