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Mom of young child dealt drugs right across the street from Victoria police station

Mom of young child dealt drugs right across the street from Victoria police station

Decades of cuts to salmon monitoring leave B.C. scientists uncertain of fish populations

Decades of cuts to salmon monitoring leave B.C. scientists uncertain of fish populations

Less than 10 per cent of spawning habitat on B.C.'s central and north coast is being monitored by creekwalkers, the people who count salmon one by one. Critics say this leaves a critical gap in knowledge that could further imperil the species.
Tiny townhouse prototype finds a home in the Downtown Eastside

Tiny townhouse prototype finds a home in the Downtown Eastside

No one will be living in the structure, but the plan is to use it as an artist's studio and as a demonstration site.
Multiple grocery store workers across Metro Vancouver test positive for COVID-19

Multiple grocery store workers across Metro Vancouver test positive for COVID-19

Stores with affected employees are located throughout the Lower Mainland, including in Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Surrey.
B.C. announces vaccines sites ahead of booking COVID-19 shots appointments Monday

B.C. announces vaccines sites ahead of booking COVID-19 shots appointments Monday

VICTORIA — Health authorities across British Columbia announced locations for COVID-19 vaccine centres Sunday, the day before some of the province's oldest residents could start booking appointments to get their first shots.
Burnaby stings snare 17 illegal ride-hailing drivers for $28,000 in fines

Burnaby stings snare 17 illegal ride-hailing drivers for $28,000 in fines

Ride hailing is legal if you have a proper licence
Is human food to blame for Metro Vancouver's aggressive urban coyotes?

Is human food to blame for Metro Vancouver's aggressive urban coyotes?

New research shows coyotes may become aggressive when feeding on a high carb, human diet
Major crime unit investigates shooting death of 37-year-old Victoria-area man

Major crime unit investigates shooting death of 37-year-old Victoria-area man

METCHOSIN, B.C. — The Vancouver Island Major Crime Unit is investigating a shooting death of a 37-year-old man in the rural Victoria-area community of Metchosin, B.C. West Shore RCMP spokesman Const.
Federal regulator launches surprise oil tank fire drill at Burnaby Trans Mountain site

Federal regulator launches surprise oil tank fire drill at Burnaby Trans Mountain site

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) performed its first-ever unannounced exercise on Thursday
Vancouver-based tech firm says wearable 'tracing technology' could replace hotel quarantine

Vancouver-based tech firm says wearable 'tracing technology' could replace hotel quarantine

Government hotel stays may cost around $2,000, while this device would likely cost under $100