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Day 2 of B.C. campaign sees Conservatives and New Democrats focus on Metro Vancouver
September 22, 2024 - 4:31 PM

The two top contenders in British Columbia's provincial election dove deep into the various issues plaguing the Metro Vancouver area on Sunday, in some cases hearing directly from those most affected.
Trans woman hopes funding cut will send message to Vancouver rape crisis group
March 21, 2019 - 1:09 PM

VANCOUVER - A transgender woman whose case against Canada's oldest rape crisis centre was dismissed by the courts says she hopes the City of Vancouver's decision to refuse the shelter funding will help change policies.
Homeless people complain they are cut off in park, want B.C. to take action
September 25, 2018 - 5:16 PM

LANGFORD, B.C. - A homeless woman living at a Vancouver Island campground with nearly three dozen others says vulnerable people aren't getting support from their families because officials have locked the gates to the public.
Straws, coffee cups targets of Vancouver strategy to cut down on plastic garbage
April 04, 2018 - 3:09 PM

Vancouver is the latest city in Canada to stir up opposition to plastic drinking straws, but it's not calling for an outright ban.
B.C. to launch undercover campaign to police Uber taxi alternative
November 03, 2014 - 4:25 PM

VICTORIA - Undercover agents with the authority to hand out fines up to $5,000 will soon be on the prowl for operators of unlicensed, alternative taxi services in British Columbia, says Transportation Minister Todd Stone.
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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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Day 2 of B.C. campaign sees Conservatives and New Democrats focus on Metro Vancouver

Trans woman hopes funding cut will send message to Vancouver rape crisis group

Homeless people complain they are cut off in park, want B.C. to take action

Straws, coffee cups targets of Vancouver strategy to cut down on plastic garbage

B.C. to launch undercover campaign to police Uber taxi alternative

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