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'Hard pill to swallow': $2 billion in climate change damage the 'new normal'

'Hard pill to swallow': $2 billion in climate change damage the 'new normal'

Severe weather led to $2.1 billion in insured damages in 2021, making it the sixth costliest year in Canada’s history, says the Insurance Bureau of Canada. But that number leaves out government spending and many, who have fallen through the cracks.
Man arrested after attempted theft at Gucci store in Vancouver

Man arrested after attempted theft at Gucci store in Vancouver

A witness called police and they were waiting for him when he came out.
14 B.C. employers ranked among best for young Canadians

14 B.C. employers ranked among best for young Canadians

Generation Z is not settling. They want accountability, sustainability, strong mentorship and work-life balance
B.C. premier concludes radiation treatments and continues to work from home

B.C. premier concludes radiation treatments and continues to work from home

He has been through 35 radiation sessions for throat cancer, says he's feeling better every day
Update: Brawl involving 9 people led to New West stabbing, say police

Update: Brawl involving 9 people led to New West stabbing, say police

At least the fourth major incident in the area in just over six months
B.C. orders all school staff to report vaccination status

B.C. orders all school staff to report vaccination status

Failure to comply with the order would be considered an offence under B.C.'s Public Health Act
Nearly half of British Columbians say they're $200 away from insolvency: poll

Nearly half of British Columbians say they're $200 away from insolvency: poll

Nearly half of British Columbians say they're not confident they can cover expenses over the next year, says a new poll. Despite rising financial anxiety, the number of B.C. respondents lured by retail sales nearly doubled compared to the previous year
Vancouver police arrest man after he walked into a women's centre with a meat cleaver

Vancouver police arrest man after he walked into a women's centre with a meat cleaver

The VPD is thanking witnesses for their help
More than a third of Canadians report burnout

More than a third of Canadians report burnout

Nurses are especially burned out, according to new research
Gyms and fitness facilities across B.C. wait to see if they'll reopen Jan. 18

Gyms and fitness facilities across B.C. wait to see if they'll reopen Jan. 18

B.C. Ministry of Health states, fitness activities generate these aerosols and can lead to rapid transmission