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Canadian residents may receive CRA phone calls this month

Canadian residents may receive CRA phone calls this month

Anyone who believes they're a victim of fraud should report it.
Province releases coastal ferry system ‘vision’ results

Province releases coastal ferry system ‘vision’ results

Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says the results of a two-phase public engagement on a vision for the coastal ferry system align with the government's recent decisions on ferry service.
COVID-19 treatment linked to B.C. biotech shows signs of reducing hospitalizations

COVID-19 treatment linked to B.C. biotech shows signs of reducing hospitalizations

What happened: COVID-19 treatment developed in part by a Vancouver company is showing signs of reducing hospitalizations Why it matters: Federal government has allocated $175 million to AbCellera to develop therapeutic antibodies A COVID-19 treatment
Reduce outdoor activities if you have an underlying medical condition

Reduce outdoor activities if you have an underlying medical condition

The regional district is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since Sept. 8.
B.C. firefighters heading to Oregon to battle wildfires

B.C. firefighters heading to Oregon to battle wildfires

More than 200 B.C. firefighters and support staff are heading to Oregon to help battle the wildfires that are ravaging the state.
North Shore Rescue TV series set to air

North Shore Rescue TV series set to air

You’ve read about their exploits saving lost and injured hikers from peril. Now, North Shore Rescue is headed for the small screen with a new docuseries set to air on B.C.’s Knowledge Network , starting later this fall.
BC SPCA offers advice on helping your pets during an air quality advisory

BC SPCA offers advice on helping your pets during an air quality advisory

As air quality advisories come up across the province in light of the recent U.S. wildfires, the BC SPCA is offering advice on the precautions worth taking to ensure y our pets are as comfortable as humans are in the haze and summer heat.
Indigenous post-secondary students can apply for scholarships

Indigenous post-secondary students can apply for scholarships

RBC has doubled the number of recipients of its award program and has also increased the amount to up to $5,000 a year
'Dooring' fines set to quadruple across B.C.

'Dooring' fines set to quadruple across B.C.

The fine, handed out for motorists who open a car door when it's deemed to be unsafe rise from $81 to $368 Monday, Sept. 21.
Here is when the smoke is expected to clear from Metro Vancouver

Here is when the smoke is expected to clear from Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada provides a forecast for Vancouver's smoky conditions.