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Ottawa floats new rule to keep vessels one kilometre from southern resident orcas
March 24, 2026 - 2:12 PM

VICTORIA — Vessels will have to steer one kilometre clear of endangered southern resident orcas under newly proposed federal regulations that are being applauded by commercial whale watchers.
Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes
March 09, 2026 - 1:25 PM

MONTREAL — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says a record amount of cargo flowed through its terminals last year as shippers sought to grow overseas markets far from an increasingly protectionist United States.
Preclearance operations in Canada are a 'critical component' of border strategy: U.S.
January 10, 2026 - 9:00 PM

OTTAWA — Canada and the United States say two preclearance projects that would allow more travellers to be screened well in advance of crossing the border are set to proceed this year after many months of planning.
Port of Vancouver says record volumes of cargo moved during first half of 2025
September 26, 2025 - 10:50 AM

VANCOUVER — Record volumes moved through Canada's biggest port during the first half of this year as cross-border trade strife pushed businesses to seek customers outside of the United States, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority said Friday.
Plane, bus or a 45-hour drive? Travellers seek solutions after Air Canada strike ends
August 19, 2025 - 4:12 PM

Noha Zaher and Ibraheem Sabry still hadn't made it home to Ottawa despite enduring nearly 60 hours of travel chaos and confusion after their vacation abroad.
Transportation Safety Board sends investigators to B.C. after tour boat runs aground
August 08, 2025 - 12:11 PM

Canada's Transportation Safety Board says it is looking into what happened when a sightseeing vessel ran aground in the waters off Metro Vancouver last weekend.
Harbour Cruises vessel ran aground off Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver
August 04, 2025 - 4:28 PM

VANCOUVER — Harbour Cruises says one passenger was injured after its "flagship" sightseeing vessel ran aground in the waters off West Vancouver on Sunday.
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.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Ottawa floats new rule to keep vessels one kilometre from southern resident orcas

Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes

Preclearance operations in Canada are a 'critical component' of border strategy: U.S.

Port of Vancouver says record volumes of cargo moved during first half of 2025

Plane, bus or a 45-hour drive? Travellers seek solutions after Air Canada strike ends

Transportation Safety Board sends investigators to B.C. after tour boat runs aground

Harbour Cruises vessel ran aground off Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver

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

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