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Why calling food 'ugly' makes us want to buy it more

Why calling food 'ugly' makes us want to buy it more

A UBC study finds that people are more likely to buy misshapen foods labelled 'ugly'
Tug-of-war between business needs and privacy rights will continue: lawyers

Tug-of-war between business needs and privacy rights will continue: lawyers

Millions of Canadians’ images scraped from social media.
Pandemic renovators regretting aesthetic decisions: BC Hydro

Pandemic renovators regretting aesthetic decisions: BC Hydro

Bathroom, kitchen and flooring changes regretted by DIYers
Pandemic renovators regretting aesthetic decisions: BC Hydro

Pandemic renovators regretting aesthetic decisions: BC Hydro

Bathroom, kitchen and flooring changes regretted by DIYers
An anonymous donor just gifted 200 stuffed toys to Metro Vancouver animals in need

An anonymous donor just gifted 200 stuffed toys to Metro Vancouver animals in need

The stuffed animals were distributed alongside pet food donations as part of the BC SPCA's efforts to help pet owners continue caring for their furry loved ones through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protest over ‘predatory loans’ planned at Metro Vancouver Money Mart

Protest over ‘predatory loans’ planned at Metro Vancouver Money Mart

ACORN Canada, an organization representing low-income families is protesting the lender and calling for federal regulations
Two RCMP officers in Metro Vancouver face charges of assault

Two RCMP officers in Metro Vancouver face charges of assault

RICHMOND, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say the provincial prosecution service has approved charges of assault against two Metro Vancouver officers. The allegations stem from a stolen vehicle investigation in October 2019.
Witnesses sought after arrested New West man suffers 'serious injury'

Witnesses sought after arrested New West man suffers 'serious injury'

Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating an incident in New Westminster
Worker seriously injured at Burnaby tank farm was hit by a bulldozer: report

Worker seriously injured at Burnaby tank farm was hit by a bulldozer: report

Report says worker was not supposed to be in the area where the incident took place
RCMP seek suspects after lug nuts loosed on two Nanaimo vehicles, one loses tire

RCMP seek suspects after lug nuts loosed on two Nanaimo vehicles, one loses tire

NANAIMO, B.C. — RCMP are searching for suspects after someone loosened the lug nuts on wheels of two vehicles in a Nanaimo, B.C., parking lot, prompting a close call for one driver.