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'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries

'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries

BC Ferries' chief executive said Monday he is "at odds" with a regulator's decision to approve four new vessels instead of the five it had requested, calling it "a missed opportunity" to ensure reliable service in the future.
B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
150kg meth seizures at Vancouver airport, bound for Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

150kg meth seizures at Vancouver airport, bound for Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

VANCOUVER — Border officers have announced the seizure of almost 150 kilograms of methamphetamine bound for export at Vancouver International Airport, with some of the drugs disguised as gifts or masked with vinegar and pepper to hide their smell.
'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

"We are the greatest nation on Earth," Junos host Michael Bublé said during his opening monologue. "And we are not for sale."
Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

British Columbia's government has called in a special mediator to try and solve a months-long labour dispute impacting the Kootenay Lake ferry.
VPD arrest armed suspects in stolen car in Vancouver's West End

VPD arrest armed suspects in stolen car in Vancouver's West End

'The investigation is ongoing and we anticipate multiple criminal charges'
'Greedy' pop star Tate McRae pockets a leading four wins at Junos pre-telecast ceremony

'Greedy' pop star Tate McRae pockets a leading four wins at Junos pre-telecast ceremony

VANCOUVER — Calgary pop star Tate McRae was feeling the wealth at the Juno Awards industry gala on Saturday.
Raffi says he's working on a song about democracy written for kids

Raffi says he's working on a song about democracy written for kids

VANCOUVER — Children's singer Raffi says he's planning a song about democracy written especially for young listeners. The "Baby Beluga" creator says the idea came to him about a week ago, and since then, he's been working away on the lyrics.
Respiratory season ends, B.C. launching spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Respiratory season ends, B.C. launching spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Respiratory illness season is over, British Columbia's top doctor said Friday, but the province is set to launch a spring COVID-19 immunization campaign and wants everyone to ensure they're fully protected against measles.
Michael Bublé says hosting Junos speaks for his national pride

Michael Bublé says hosting Junos speaks for his national pride

VANCOUVER — Singer Michael Bublé says he's letting his actions speak for his national pride by hosting the Juno Awards in Vancouver this weekend, as Canada-U.S. tensions surge in the background.
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