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Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn 'who we are,' researcher says
June 30, 2025 - 5:18 PM

Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island when the orcas dropped their prey directly in front of him and his colleagues.
McIntosh sets world record in 400M freestyle at Canadian Swimming Trials
June 07, 2025 - 10:53 PM

VICTORIA — Swimming star Summer McIntosh of Toronto set a world record in the 400-metre freestyle event on Saturday while competing in the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria.
Cineplex CEO optimistic about near-term future of movie business despite tariff talk
May 09, 2025 - 11:20 AM

TORONTO - Just days after U.S. President Donald Trump started making threats to impose 100 per cent tariffs on foreign-made films, the head of Canada's biggest cinema chain surprisingly had some pep in his voice.
Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver
May 09, 2025 - 8:32 AM

VANCOUVER - A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the waters off of Vancouver for weeks, sparking a sense of connection as it stops to feed in the busy region before migrating northward.
Grain, crop, container shipments up for Prince Rupert, B.C., port
January 20, 2025 - 1:33 PM

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - The Port of Prince Rupert says cargo shipments were down by one per cent last year from 2023, but volume was up at terminals that ship containers, liquefied petroleum gas and agricultural crops.
Early-rising Taylor Swift fans wait for hours in Vancouver for concert gear
December 04, 2024 - 3:18 PM

VANCOUVER - Taylor Swift fans were up before the sun in Vancouver to snag some coveted shirts, bags and sweaters to mark her record-breaking Eras Tour.
Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M
November 26, 2024 - 1:45 PM

VANCOUVER - Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next week with the three final concert dates of the record-breaking Eras Tour, Destination Vancouver said.
Mother orca and her children make 'grocery shopping' trip near downtown Vancouver
November 25, 2024 - 5:43 PM

VANCOUVER - A family of killer whales has made a rare trip into waters off downtown Vancouver for what an expert says was likely a "grocery shopping" hunt for harbour seals.
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers
November 04, 2024 - 4:35 PM

VANCOUVER - Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notice.
B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption
November 01, 2024 - 3:48 PM

VANCOUVER - Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and the union representing more than 700 foremen.
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iN DISCUSSION: Readers take aim at ICBC
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 23. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn 'who we are,' researcher says

McIntosh sets world record in 400M freestyle at Canadian Swimming Trials

Cineplex CEO optimistic about near-term future of movie business despite tariff talk

Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

Grain, crop, container shipments up for Prince Rupert, B.C., port

Early-rising Taylor Swift fans wait for hours in Vancouver for concert gear

Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M

Mother orca and her children make 'grocery shopping' trip near downtown Vancouver

B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

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