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$500,000 Lotto 6/49 Extra prize won in Richmond set to expire
Were you in Richmond last April? If so, you might want to dig around in your wallet, glove box or jacket pockets for any unchecked lottery tickets. Read More
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The consumer carbon tax is about to be scrapped in B.C. So why are gas prices still rising?
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey rushed Monday to pass legislation that would scrap B.C.'s consumer carbon tax before a scheduled increase on Tuesday. It remains to be seen, however, how much savings drivers will see at the pump as gas prices continued to rise across the province over the weekend. Read More
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Threat of more Trump tariffs this week has B.C. businesses anxious and confused
The one-two punch of U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs has created financial havoc for Allen Walker's small Enderby company, which most of its business with American firms. Read More
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No excuse for last-minute rush to kill carbon tax in B.C.
VICTORIA — The New Democrats finally moved Monday on their promise to eliminate the carbon tax, introducing legislation mere hours before the next increase was scheduled to kick in at midnight. Read More
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U.S. arrests B.C. man, says he smuggled goods to Pakistan’s atomic bomb program
U.S. authorities have arrested a 67-year-old man from Surrey, and accused him of smuggling banned goods to Pakistan's military and its nuclear weapons program for more than 15 years. Read More
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'That proverbial force of nature': Vancouver Writers Fest founder Alma Lee dies at age 84
It would surprise nobody who knew Vancouver literary matriarch Alma Lee that her last words were a firm, "I'm Scottish." Read More
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Traffic alert: Short stretch of Fraser Highway closed all summer for SkyTrain construction
About half a kilometre of a key artery in Surrey will be closed starting April 1 for construction of the Green Timbers SkyTrain Station. Read More
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B.C. crime news: VPD officer could face charges in 2024 crash | Big psilocybin bust in Maple Ridge | Cars torched in Nanaimo
B.C. independent investigator into police incidents that lead to injury or death says charges should be considered in a pedestrian crash last year involving a Vancouver police officer. Read More
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Vancouver magician Vitaly Beckman fools Penn and Teller a third time
Vancouver entertainer Vitaly Beckman has scored a hat trick of wins on the magic competition program Fool Us. Read More
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'We are not for sale': Here are 5 patriotic moments from the Juno Awards
The Juno Awards are the annual celebration of Canadian musical talent in all its variety. By their very nature, the honours are about national pride in our vibrant creative musical culture. Read More
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B.C. Ferries approved for four new vessels to replace oldest ships in fleet
The independent commission that regulates B.C. Ferries has approved four new diesel-battery hybrid ships to replace the oldest working vessels in the fleet. Read More
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Ryan Reynold's Wrexham club criticized for 37-minute private jet ride
Ryan Reynolds and his soccer club have been criticized by an environmental group for chartering a private plane to whisk the squad to a match that was roughly a three-hour drive away. Read More
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Border agents seize suitcases of hidden meth at YVR
Border agents have seized almost 150 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in suitcases of outbound passengers at Vancouver International Airport so far this year. Read More
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Pedestrian hit by truck, seriously injured in Burnaby
Mounties are looking for witnesses to a Sunday afternoon crash in Burnaby Heights that has left a pedestrian seriously injured. Read More
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Barnside Harvest Festival, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues and Vancouver Jazz Festival series announce lineups
The latest wave of B.C. summer music festival lineups has dropped with the popular Barnside Harvest Festival, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, and Vancouver Jazz Festival announcing artists appearing at the events. Read More
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In Canada, 'housing nationalism' shouldn't be a dirty word
Nationalism is fashionable again in Canada now that the federal election is underway and the tariff wars of U.S. President Donald Trump pose a threat to our economic well-being. Read More
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Vancouver byelection turnout might be (relatively) low, but for civic parties, the stakes are high
Vancouverites are heading to the polls for a rare two-seat, city council byelection, and while ABC Vancouver's majority doesn't hang in the balance, there's plenty at stake for every one of the local parties, including the ruling one. Read More
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Does bankrupt 23andMe have your genetic data? Delete it, B.C. experts warn
B.C.’s privacy watchdog is sounding the alarm: British Columbians' genetic data could be for sale. Read More
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Vancouver restaurants with American names don't want to be misunderstood
When Andrew Harris and co-owner Gillian Nixon opened the suds stop Portland on Vancouver's Main Street, Oregon was regarded as the epicentre of craft beer, at least on the West Coast. Read More
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Decibels up: 2025 Juno Awards packed with patriotic expression, big ensembles
A 2025 Juno Awards packed with historic performances and patriotic expressions at a critical moment in Canada's history took place at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Sunday night. Read More
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