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B.C. charities worried Canada Post strike will affect fundraising efforts
Nicole Mucci, a spokesperson for Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, said 50 per cent of the organization's revenue normally comes between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and a mail strike at this time of the year is "detrimental" since so many donations come in the mail.
B.C. museum to honour Chinese Canadian troops who fought in war and for citizenship rights
The service of Chinese Canadian soldiers in the First and Second World Wars will be honoured by a new exhibition at the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver's Chinatown. The exhibition, titled "A Soldier For All Seasons," is scheduled to launch in spring 2025.
Ministry investigating after natural pools filled with boulders in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.
The steaming waters of Harrison Hot Springs, 130 kilometres east of Vancouver, could once be enjoyed for free in pools known as the Hobo Hot Springs. But last month, the springs were filled in with dirt and rocks, surprising the nation, the mayor and local users.
B.C. smashes advance voting record, over a million ballots cast
A record number of British Columbians have cast their ballots in advance voting before the provincial election on Saturday, Elections B.C. says.
B.C. researchers say seals used sonar equipment as 'dinner bell'
University of Victoria researchers said their study provides a rare glimpse into the species' underwater behaviour, as the animals learned to associate sonar noise from the research instruments, 645 metres deep, with the presence of food.
Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers, employer to go into mediation
Striking transit workers for Metro Vancouver's HandyDART service are set to go into mediation with their employer on Sept. 8 as both sides work to resolve a work stoppage.
Phil (Wizard) Kim's breaking gold helped introduce sport to the world, mentor says
Canadian Philip Kim, who competes as B-Boy Phil Wizard, took the first-ever Olympic gold medal in men's breaking in Paris by defeating French hometown favourite Dany Dann in Saturday's final.
After death of beloved bear in B.C., experts look for lessons
Tragedy struck last month when a beloved white grizzly bear called Nakoda and her two cubs were struck and killed by vehicles in British Columbia's Yoho National Park.
Underwater gardeners work to restore B.C.'s crucial kelp forests
Scientists from the University of Victoria, in collaboration with First Nations on the west coast of Vancouver Island, are trying to regrow kelp forests amid threats from heat waves, climate change and voracious sea urchins.
Hunt for truth goes on if Pickton lives or dies: victim advocates
Advocates for alleged victims of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton say they remain focused on getting justice for the women, as Pickton lies in a Quebec hospital in a coma after being attacked in prison.