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Bowser family welcomes baby in wake of devastating gas station fire

Bowser family welcomes baby in wake of devastating gas station fire

“It’s crazy because at about 9:50 on the 6th the fire had started, and on the 9th about 9:50 we were holding baby.”
Deadly avian flu virus taking toll on wild birds

Deadly avian flu virus taking toll on wild birds

Water fowl, raptors and even crows and ravens are likely seeing untold losses, say Island wildlife rescue organizations.
Vancouver man awarded $1.2 million for accident injuries

Vancouver man awarded $1.2 million for accident injuries

Courtney David Baskerville was first hit while riding his bike in the West End and later as he rode in a cab to Gastown.
Youth want homes, jobs, friends before treatment for substances

Youth want homes, jobs, friends before treatment for substances

A study of young people struggling with drugs and homelessness points out many services remind them of traumatic institutional experiences.
BC Children's prepared to double-bunk patients during busy respiratory illness season

BC Children's prepared to double-bunk patients during busy respiratory illness season

VANCOUVER — BC Children’s Hospital has approved double-bunking patients in single-occupancy rooms as it tries to cope with an influx of patients with respiratory illnesses.
Surrey taxpayers would fork out $155M on a failed police transition

Surrey taxpayers would fork out $155M on a failed police transition

By 2027, staff estimate the city will be $235 million ahead by reversing the transition and keeping the Mounties.
Driver in fatal Abbotsford hit-and-run urged to turn themselves in

Driver in fatal Abbotsford hit-and-run urged to turn themselves in

A 38-year-old man is dead after the hit-and-run.
What is up with that Squamish house rented by a Whistler hotel?

What is up with that Squamish house rented by a Whistler hotel?

Neighbour raises concerns as Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler rents Garibaldi Highlands home for employees.
ICBC applies to regulator for two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance

ICBC applies to regulator for two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance

VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby says the provincial auto insurer is applying for a two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance to help alleviate some of the high cost-of-living pressures on British Columbians.
Indigenous community members may be eligible for compensation

Indigenous community members may be eligible for compensation

If you lived on land that was affected by a drinking water advisory for one year, you may be able to make a claim.