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'Severe turbulence': Woman describes flying through powerful storm into Vancouver

'Severe turbulence': Woman describes flying through powerful storm into Vancouver

The traveller shared a video of what she could see outside.
Collapse at Coquitlam construction site possibly caused by poor engineering or sloppy workmanship: professor

Collapse at Coquitlam construction site possibly caused by poor engineering or sloppy workmanship: professor

The collapse of a temporary shoring wall into the excavation for a new Coquitlam condo complex was captured on video.
Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Uncertainty over permit delays, inflation and labour shortages among stakeholders’ top concerns.
Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

OTTAWA — Health Canada authorized Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant on Tuesday.
YVR prepares for winter with $40M investment

YVR prepares for winter with $40M investment

New gate protocols, 19 new pieces of snow-clearing equipment and bigger crews are some improvements made after last year's "Snowmageddon."
Child care in B.C. more difficult to find, new data shows

Child care in B.C. more difficult to find, new data shows

Statistics Canada finds child care enrolment remains below pre-pandemic level, although it has risen since 2022 and 2021; meanwhile, costs, on average, have declined as more subsidies come into effect.
Burnaby helps clothe, blanket nearly 22K people for winter

Burnaby helps clothe, blanket nearly 22K people for winter

Volunteers collected winter clothing items at five Burnaby real estate offices as part of the 29th annual Blanket Drive in Metro Vancouver.
B.C. teacher suspended for traumatic 'sacred cow' assignment

B.C. teacher suspended for traumatic 'sacred cow' assignment

A B.C. high school teacher has been suspended and forced to take remedial classes after a controversial assignment forced some students to tears, while one later self-harmed at home.
B.C. wrings out after atmospheric river, strong winds hit provinces coast and south

B.C. wrings out after atmospheric river, strong winds hit provinces coast and south

Residents in coastal and southern British Columbia are mopping up after an atmospheric river brought torrential rain and wind, while disrupting travel and utility services.
Serious collision shuts down Highway 13 for several hours

Serious collision shuts down Highway 13 for several hours

People are asked to plan a different route as the area will be closed for several hours.