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Great Bear Scallops winners of B.C. Sustainability Award

Great Bear Scallops winners of B.C. Sustainability Award

“The pristine waters where they’re farmed produce this amazing merroir [site-specific flavour profile absorbed from the marine environment] in these super clean and cool waters."
North Vancouver crews rescue seven from rising Capilano River

North Vancouver crews rescue seven from rising Capilano River

District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services members were back on the Capilano River Saturday to rescue seven anglers who became trapped on a sandbar as water levels rose around them. Around 9 a.m.
What disability advocates want and where the parties stand

What disability advocates want and where the parties stand

$300-a-month supplement was a lifesaver for many of the one in four B.C. residents who have a disability. NDP, Liberals and Greens are asked if it will be extended after the pandemic
‘It felt like someone was punching me in the chest and trying to rip my heart out’

‘It felt like someone was punching me in the chest and trying to rip my heart out’

Racism in healthcare system, and cultural resiliency, can lead to Indigenous people not getting or asking for the help they need, says stricken pastor as cases in DTES begin to rise
Tofino residents react against possible beach fire ban

Tofino residents react against possible beach fire ban

Local residents and First Nations say beach fires are part of the culture but there are concerns about foraging and not fully extinguishing the fires
Why a viral TikTok video struck a chord with Indigenous people

Why a viral TikTok video struck a chord with Indigenous people

Nathan "Doggface" Apodaca’s free spirit and smile are a reminder of “who we’re meant to be,” says Anishinaabe comedian; Fleetwood Mac loves DoggFace, too
Annual ShakeOut BC returns on Thursday

Annual ShakeOut BC returns on Thursday

Residents are encouraged to join in this year’s worldwide earthquake drill on Thursday.
Premier says BC NDP will extend rent freeze, re-announces rebate

Premier says BC NDP will extend rent freeze, re-announces rebate

B.C. Premier John Horgan detailed a plan Monday to “make life easier and more affordable for renters.” Horgan said in a news release that a re-elected BC NDP government will freeze rents to the end of 2021.
B.C. restaurants prepare to struggle through the rain and cold

B.C. restaurants prepare to struggle through the rain and cold

For restaurants, the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has been a tale of two cities. Restaurants in Vancouver’s and Victoria’s downtown core, typically buzzing with business lunches and after work cocktails, have been struggling.
Mail-in ballots mean 'definitive calls' difficult on election night

Mail-in ballots mean 'definitive calls' difficult on election night

Mail-in ballots could become a “much bigger feature” of future elections, according to an elections expert, as hundreds of thousands of British Columbians have already opted to vote-by-mail rather than stand in line at the polls on Oct. 24.