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Jobless rate rises as tariffs take 'bite' out of Canada's labour market in April

Jobless rate rises as tariffs take 'bite' out of Canada's labour market in April

OTTAWA — Canada's labour market was showing cracks in April as the early impacts of the tariff dispute with the United States started to appear in economic data.
21-year-old charged with two murders in Vancouver and Surrey

21-year-old charged with two murders in Vancouver and Surrey

IHIT: "The charge approval stage is a significant milestone."
Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

Little Patch is part of a group of about a dozen grey whales known as "sounders" that break off from the typical migration route to feed in the waters of Washington's Puget Sound.
North Vancouver preschool running for more than 70 years at risk of closing

North Vancouver preschool running for more than 70 years at risk of closing

Upper Lonsdale Preschool is asking for $38,000 from the community to help cover next year’s operating costs amid financial strains
B.C. restaurant fined $7K for serving minor

B.C. restaurant fined $7K for serving minor

A Campbell River restaurant was found not to have exercised due diligence in checking identification when serving a minor assisting liquor inspectors.
New Grouse Mountain bike park opens in June

New Grouse Mountain bike park opens in June

The new park at the North Vancouver resort promises spectacular views and terrain for all abilities
Does alcohol worsen (or cause) IBS?

Does alcohol worsen (or cause) IBS?

SaveHealth reports on the way in which alcohol can and can't affect IBS or IBS symptoms, and shares tips on how to manage the disorder.
BC SPCA investigating after dog tethered to vehicle in Costco parking lot

BC SPCA investigating after dog tethered to vehicle in Costco parking lot

The BC SPCA has opened an investigation after Good Samaritans came to the aid of a dog, left alone and tied to a vehicle in a busy parking lot.
Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

"This farm is not used for food consumption and purely research-based."
Necropsy planned for dead grey whale that washed up near Tofino

Necropsy planned for dead grey whale that washed up near Tofino

The carcass that washed up near Tofino this week could be part of a troubling trend of spring stranding events along the North American coast.