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The power of the Indigenous vote in U.S. elections
Three voting rights activists share their successes in getting out the Indigenous vote, from Alaska to Arizona, and what it will take to harness its true potential.
CMA apology a first step toward healing medical harms against Indigenous people, advocates say
Three Indigenous health-care leaders reflect on the Canadian Medical Association's recent apology for its role in forced and coerced sterilization, medical experimentation, child apprehensions and Indian hospitals.
B.C. blues rock legend Colin James set to release 21st album
It's shaping up to be a good month for Colin James. The B.C. blues rock legend was named to the Order of British Columbia earlier this month, and on Saturday he will release his new album, Chasing the Sun — another chapter in a long and storied career.
First Nations life expectancy plunges by 6 years in B.C.: report
Average life expectancy among First Nations people in British Columbia has dropped by more than six years between 2017 and 2021, according to a report released Wednesday by the First Nations Health Authority and the office of the provincial health officer.
UBC housing project to add over 1,500 beds to Vancouver campus
The British Columbia government and the University of B.C. will partner to create housing for more than 1,500 students at the institution's Vancouver campus, in the province's largest ever student housing investment, Premier David Eby said Tuesday.
4 arrested and released in shooting at Prince George house
The investigation continues, but police say firearms, ammunition, drugs and suspected stolen items were seized. Two suspects have pending court dates.
Man, 24, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Surrey, B.C.
A 24-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to a fatal stabbing in July, according to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.
Unexpected shark species are moving into Salish Sea: researchers
Researchers are looking into why broadnose sevengill sharks — which can grow up to three metres in length and can live to almost 50 years old — are showing up and potentially giving birth in Puget Sound, and what this means for ecosystem health.
B.C.'s hammer throw is flying high after 2 Olympic golds: coaches
While running events like the 100 metres often garner much of the track-and-field attention at the Olympic Games, two B.C. athletes have shone a spotlight on the hammer throw with gold-medal-winning performances in Paris.
Fatal crash in Chilliwack, B.C., closes Hwy 1 eastbound for hours
A fatal, multi-vehicle crash in Chilliwack, B.C., on Tuesday afternoon closed Highway 1 eastbound for around 12 hours. B.C. Highway Patrol and Chilliwack RCMP said in a statement that they responded to the crash near Yale Road West just after 2:45 p.m. PT.