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Road rage incidents in Richmond, B.C., involved airgun and bear spray: police
Mounties in Richmond say they were called out to four separate instances of road rage on Monday morning and had to seize an airsoft gun and bear spray as part of their response. Cpl. Melissa Lui says that police are now looking into recommending charges. She says the first commuting day after spring break may have factored into the incidents.

Conservatives drop B.C. candidate in New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville
The Conservatives have dropped Lourence Singh, the party's candidate for the New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville riding in the upcoming federal election.
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Southbound border crossings in B.C.'s Lower Mainland see sharp drop in 2025
As U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods took hold at the start of this year, the number of vehicles with B.C. licence plates heading south via border crossings dropped sharply, data shows.
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Park board approves 25-metre pool for renovated Vancouver Aquatic Centre
A majority of Vancouver Park Board commissioners voted Monday to approve a staff plan to install a 25-metre pool as part of a renovation to the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, in a saga that has now lasted over a month.
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Watchdog recommends charges against Vancouver police officer after car hit pedestrian
B.C.'s police watchdog is recommending charges against a Vancouver police officer whose vehicle hit a pedestrian in the Downtown Eastside on May 21, 2024.
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Amtrak now mostly busing passengers to and from Vancouver after corrosion sidelines railcars
Amtrak says effective immediately buses are replacing most of its train service between Vancouver and U.S. destinations to the south, including Seattle and Portland.
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Wilson the goose finally free after surviving 7 months with arrow lodged in rump
A Canada goose named Wilson, who spent months with an arrow lodged in his rump, is finally flying free. The bird was released Sunday at Squamish's Brennan Park field—marking the end of a months-long rescue effort.
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B.C.'s ridings look different this federal election. Here's how that shakes things up
As part of the once-a-decade riding redistribution process, B.C. has gained a riding for the 2025 federal election and seen many political boundaries reshaped.
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Chinese Canadian dance pioneer Lorita Leung dead at 85
A celebration of life was held Saturday for Lorita Leung, who died on March 5 at 85 and was considered a towering figure in the field of Chinese dance in Canada.
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What the loss of the Bay means for Vancouver
Experts say a knock-on effect will be felt by local businesses. A city councillor says he is unsure what will happen to the building that is an important part of the downtown core.
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2 arrested after car chase in Vancouver's West End, police say
Vancouver police say two youths were arrested in the West End after trying to flee from police in a stolen car on Saturday night.
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Vancouver abortion clinic to close after 35 years, raising concerns over access
A Vancouver abortion and reproductive health clinic that has operated for more than three decades is shutting its doors due to funding uncertainty.
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Dozens protest at Metro Vancouver Tesla dealerships, call for stand against hate
Dozens of people took to Metro Vancouver Tesla dealerships on Saturday as protesters in cities around the world gathered for a "global day of action" against the electric carmaker's CEO, Elon Musk.
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Vancouver Writers Fest founder Alma Lee dead at 84
A champion for writers and the written word, Lee helped launch the first Vancouver International Writers Festival in 1988 and also helped found the Writers' Union of Canada and the Writers’ Trust of Canada.
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What makes Surrey, B.C., a 'global epicentre' for South Asian music?
When the 2025 Juno Award nominations were announced last month, there was a clear theme: South Asian music and artists are rising up across Canada, and particularly in B.C.
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UBC sues 3 companies hired during $40M seismic upgrade of Museum of Anthropology
UBC claims "grout seepage" caused by breach of contract and negligence during the reconstruction of the museum caused damage to the Great Hall.
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Tesla protests planned across Metro Vancouver as police investigate rise in vandalism
Vancouver police say they're deploying more than 130 additional officers this weekend ahead of planned anti-Tesla protests and amid an ongoing spike in politically motivated vandalism targeting the electric carmaker.
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Will this stretch of seawall really take 7 years to fix? Vancouver says no, admits to 'poor communication'
The City of Vancouver is admitting it could have done a better job explaining its plan to replace a section of the seawall that had to be closed indefinitely due to safety concerns, and it's promising a workaround by the start of summer.
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Iconic Expo 86 'McBarge' capsizes in Fraser River
The iconic "McBarge" vessel, which housed a McDonald's restaurant during Expo 86 in Vancouver, was on its side and partially capsized in the Fraser River on Wednesday.
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Highway 99 north of Pemberton, B.C., reopens to single lane alternating traffic
Highway 99 was closed between Pemberton and Lilooet on Wednesday after an avalanche buried the roadway in snow and debris.
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Former B.C. minister Mike de Jong running as Independent after being rejected by Conservatives
Mike de Jong, one of B.C.'s longest-serving MLAs, has announced he'll be running in the federal election, describing the Conservative Party's decision not to let him run as "bizarre."
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Vancouver Art Gallery announces departure of CEO Anthony Kiendl
The art gallery's board of trustees made the announcement Tuesday, with its board chair saying it is shifting gears to a new version of its ongoing capital project and that Kiendl had other things he wanted to pursue.
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From the suburbs to the stage: 2 of this year's Juno nominees for best country album are rooted in B.C.
It’ll be a relatively quick commute into downtown Vancouver for two of the five country artists vying for best country album of the year at the Juno Awards on Sunday.
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Penticton Vees hockey team leaving BCHL to join Western Hockey League
In addition to Penticton, B.C., the Western Hockey League is hoping to add a team in Chilliwack at a later date.
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City staff say 50-metre pool at Vancouver Aquatic Centre impossible without more money
In the latest twist to the saga of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre renovation, park board staff released a final report that went back to the 25-metre pool that was initially proposed. While park board commissioners had directed staff to try to include a 50-metre pool in the renovation, Green commissioner Tom Digby says that it would be impossible without at least $50 million in funds that the city has not provided.