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B.C.'s GDP growth to shrink in half as inflation, labour woes take toll

B.C.'s GDP growth to shrink in half as inflation, labour woes take toll

GDP growth is expected to plummet from 3.5% to 1.7% between 2022 and 2023.
Heat warnings linger in Yukon, lift in B.C., but southern Interior storms approach

Heat warnings linger in Yukon, lift in B.C., but southern Interior storms approach

VANCOUVER — Heat warnings and special weather statements have lifted across British Columbia but remain in place over large sections of Yukon as temperatures in the territory nudge 30 C — eight degrees above average.
No fines for Qualicum Beach couple in COVID-test case

No fines for Qualicum Beach couple in COVID-test case

They had each been assessed a $5,700 fine for returning home to Canada without COVID test results
West Moberly settles with governments and BC Hydro over $16-billion Site C power dam

West Moberly settles with governments and BC Hydro over $16-billion Site C power dam

VICTORIA — An Indigenous leader says he's heartbroken over an out-of-court agreement that will see construction continue on the massive Site C hydroelectric dam in northeast British Columbia.
B.C. politicians celebrate China's takeover of Hong Kong

B.C. politicians celebrate China's takeover of Hong Kong

Among the attendees was Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
Digital investigator testifies in trial of man accused of extorting Amanda Todd

Digital investigator testifies in trial of man accused of extorting Amanda Todd

Retired Toronto Police Service officer tells court about methods used to conceal online identity 
Ottawa pledges $29.3m to build $400m Vancouver Art Gallery

Ottawa pledges $29.3m to build $400m Vancouver Art Gallery

Total fundraising has now exceeded $280 million
This Gibsons family has recorded the weather for more than 60 years

This Gibsons family has recorded the weather for more than 60 years

The Co-operative Climate Network has volunteers at 354 observation stations across the country. For Fran Heppel in Gibsons, her love of recording the weather started when she was in Grade 4. For the past 60 years, her family has recorded rainfall and temperature twice a day from their home on Gower Point Road.
BCWS firefighters get puppy love after finding dogs alive on fire-ravaged Lytton property

BCWS firefighters get puppy love after finding dogs alive on fire-ravaged Lytton property

It was a little bit of joy in a grim time. Two members of the BC Wildfire Service returned to Lytton just ahead of the one-year anniversary of the wildfire that devastated the community, for a reunion of sorts.
Heat warnings posted for parts of B.C., Yukon but cooler conditions in the forecast

Heat warnings posted for parts of B.C., Yukon but cooler conditions in the forecast

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says heat warnings will persist in British Columbia and Yukon for at least another day, but cooler conditions are on the way. The weather office is maintaining heat warnings for Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.