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Farm goods retailer Peavey Mart closing all stores and seeking creditor protection
A Canadian farm goods store chain is closing all its stores and seeking creditor protection, putting an end to days of speculation about the chain's future from its customers, who now have to look for alternatives.
B.C. climate activist Zain Haq to be deported with no reprieve in sight
A Pakistani-born B.C. climate activist is preparing to leave his adopted home after an unsuccessful attempt to stop a deportation order, with his lawyer saying the move is harsh and unjustified.
B.C.'s new mineral claims rules criticized by those most affected
Under a new framework for mineral claims set to roll out in B.C. in March, First Nations must be consulted before anyone can advance a claim. But neither First Nations representatives nor prospectors are happy with it.
Vancouver moves training facility for men's national soccer team to UBC for 2026 World Cup
The City of Vancouver announced Monday that it will move the Canadian men's national soccer team's training facility for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from a neighbourhood park, where it had met with stiff opposition from local residents, to the University of B.C.
B.C. health-care professionals welcome review of administrative system costs
Health-care workers' associations in B.C. are welcoming a commitment, in the mandate letter for the health minister, to reduce the cost of health-care administration in the province.
CBC Explains
Why critical minerals mined in B.C. could stop being exported to the U.S. amid Trump tariffs
B.C. Premier David Eby hinted on Tuesday that critical minerals manufactured in Trail, B.C., could be subject to an export ban if proposed tariffs by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump go through. Here's what critical minerals are and why they could be an important bargaining chip as Canada looks to respond to Trump.
B.C. premier hints at ban on export of rare minerals to U.S. over Trump tariff threats
B.C. Premier David Eby hinted B.C. could slap an export ban on critical minerals produced in the province Tuesday if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his proposed tariffs.
B.C. co-workers fail in lawsuit to claim portion of colleague's $2M lotto win
"Winning the lottery should be a happy event. In this case, sadly, it has ruined relationships," reads a summary of a recent B.C. Supreme Court decision, in which a group of colleagues took their co-worker to court.
This ostrich farm survived wildfires. Now, avian flu means 400 birds need to be culled
An ostrich farm in B.C.'s West Kootenay has been ordered to cull its entire herd of 400 birds after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the presence of avian flu there.
Developer wins multimillion-dollar rent dispute with Vancouver School Board
A Vancouver developer will pay almost $8 million less in rent to the city's school board, after the B.C. Supreme Court issued a ruling on the school-owned Kingsgate Mall property.