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B.C. company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining in international waters

B.C. company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining in international waters

Head of United Nations seabed authority warns move would be 'violation of international law' and undermine multilateral efforts to govern the world's oceans.
B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

British Columbia's government was fast-tracking the end of its consumer carbon tax on Monday, in time for the lifting of the federal equivalent the next day, with Premier David Eby saying consumers should expect immediate price relief at gas pumps.
Rogers signs 12-year, $11 billion deal for NHL broadcast rights in Canada

Rogers signs 12-year, $11 billion deal for NHL broadcast rights in Canada

Assuming it is approved by the NHL owners, the new TV deal with Rogers Communications will kick in for the 2026-27 season.
B.C. police watchdog launches public database to track officer misconduct

B.C. police watchdog launches public database to track officer misconduct

Deputy Police Complaint Commissioner: 'This isn’t about shaming officers in any way.'
Study challenges claims foreign buyer taxes are racist

Study challenges claims foreign buyer taxes are racist

Three housing analysts who raised alarms of foreign capital in Vancouver's housing market are now signalling caution against an apparent neoliberal "growth machine" that wants to label such concerns as racist
Did you buy this $1M lottery ticket in Metro Vancouver last year?

Did you buy this $1M lottery ticket in Metro Vancouver last year?

No one's claimed the prize, and the ticket is about to expire.
This week on the federal campaign trail—March 31

This week on the federal campaign trail—March 31

Taking stock of all the electoral action in West Van-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky
Millions of tulips are in bloom for this Metro Vancouver festival

Millions of tulips are in bloom for this Metro Vancouver festival

Did we mention there's a free Ferris wheel, too?
Mom forgives B.C. teen who stabbed son, left him in care for life

Mom forgives B.C. teen who stabbed son, left him in care for life

Ezekiel Ezekiel Okumu pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Oct. 16, 2024 in Vancouver Provincial Court.
'I'm spreading positivity while he's spreading hate': Vancouver's bbno$ said more about Elon Musk backstage at the Junos

'I'm spreading positivity while he's spreading hate': Vancouver's bbno$ said more about Elon Musk backstage at the Junos

"If anyone is sieg heil-ing in this day and age, I'm sorry guys, it's like, you don't really do that, right?"