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1 in 4 Canadians are carers. Are you one of them?

1 in 4 Canadians are carers. Are you one of them?

Photo Shutterstock One in four Canadians are family caregivers, according to Carers Canada and there are over a million caregivers in British Columbia.
CBC dug up the audio of Senator Larry Campbell's epic 2008 April Fools' prank!

CBC dug up the audio of Senator Larry Campbell's epic 2008 April Fools' prank!

Senator Larry Campbell at his home on Galiano Island in 2012, 4 years after the epic April Fools’ Day prank he played on Vancouverites with help from the CBC. Photo Bob Kronbauer.
Ditch your retail job and get outside this summer with BC Parks Student Ranger Program

Ditch your retail job and get outside this summer with BC Parks Student Ranger Program

Photo BC Parks If you're searching for an interesting summer job consider becoming a BC Parks Student Ranger.
Beloved Squamish restaurant Fergie's Cafe gutted by early morning fire

Beloved Squamish restaurant Fergie's Cafe gutted by early morning fire

Photo: HALEY RITCHIE An early morning fire on Tuesday has caused massive damage at Fergie's Cafe on Squamish Valley Road. Firefighters were called to the scene just before 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
Pender mercies ease stress of taking B.C. Ferries on long weekend

Pender mercies ease stress of taking B.C. Ferries on long weekend

North and South Pender Islands.
City of Calgary staff recommend bylaw to ban public consumption of cannabis

City of Calgary staff recommend bylaw to ban public consumption of cannabis

A woman exhales while smoking a joint during the annual 420 marijuana rally on Parliament hill on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Ottawa.
Liberals name Catherine Tait as CBC president, first woman to hold role

Liberals name Catherine Tait as CBC president, first woman to hold role

Catherine Tait, smiles as Heritage Minister Melanie Joly, not shown, announces that Tait is the new president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada during a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 3,
Deadline to #savetherio Theatre extended to April 16

Deadline to #savetherio Theatre extended to April 16

Rio Theatre operator Corrine Lea. Photo Dan Toulgoet The operators of one of Vancouver's last independent movie theatres say they have received an extension from their landlord to save the Rio Theatre.
Century-old wooden paver blocks exposed on Vancouver street

Century-old wooden paver blocks exposed on Vancouver street

Old wooden pavers exposed on East Georgia Street, which date back more than 100 years. Photo Patrick Gunn, Heritage Vancouver Society History has a way of revealing itself if you pay enough attention.
B.C government funds $30 million to support youth aging out government care

B.C government funds $30 million to support youth aging out government care

B.C government fund $30 million for youth formerly in government care Young people who are transitioning out of government care can now get more money, thanks to a $30 million fund to the Young Adults program (AYA) program taking effect on Sunday.
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