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Fog advisory lifts for Vancouver area, but near-zero visibility could return

Fog advisory lifts for Vancouver area, but near-zero visibility could return

VANCOUVER — A fog advisory that covered much of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley has been lifted by Environment Canada.
Fourth deer in B.C. found with fatal chronic wasting disease

Fourth deer in B.C. found with fatal chronic wasting disease

A fourth case of fatal chronic wasting disease has been found in a white-tailed deer in British Columbia's Kootenay region.
Man hurt in unprovoked stranger attack in Vancouver, police say

Man hurt in unprovoked stranger attack in Vancouver, police say

VANCOUVER — Police are investigating an assault in downtown Vancouver where a stranger hit a man in the face in an unprovoked attack.
Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S.
Royal B.C. Museum unveils new exhibits, including fresh look at some old ones

Royal B.C. Museum unveils new exhibits, including fresh look at some old ones

Exhibits on wildlife photography, Indian chintz and the music of resistance are on tap for 2025, as the HMS Discovery ship replica, waterwheel and cannery displays reopen.
Man with dementia, 64, found dead a week after walking away from care home

Man with dementia, 64, found dead a week after walking away from care home

Christian Dube’s body was found Saturday, his family said on a Facebook page called Help Chris Come Home.
Heavy rain and snow pummel parts of British Columbia

Heavy rain and snow pummel parts of British Columbia

Stormy weather in British Columbia dropped more than 200 millimetres of rain on parts of the central coast and more than 70 centimetres of snow near the Alaska Panhandle.
Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's transit operator is rolling out expanded and extended services to cope with the impact of Taylor Swift fans during the superstar's three-night run at BC Place, as parking and ride-hailing costs soar.
Snowboarder rescued from snow-immersion event on Blackcomb Mountain

Snowboarder rescued from snow-immersion event on Blackcomb Mountain

While stoke is high, early season conditions mean skiers and boarders should exercise extra caution in and out of bounds
Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Nick Acciavatti said the battery, for an airsoft gun, was not charging when it self-detonated