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30 metre-long B.C. fence along stretch of U.S. border sparks international investigation
An unguarded, black chain-link fence erected in B.C. along the U.S.-Canada border is now the subject of an international investigation and could be in violation of a more than 200-year-old treaty, according to one immigration lawyer.
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Rift between Canucks stars could have major effect on team's season: analyst
Canucks president Jim Rutherford recently confirmed a long-simmering feud between star forwards J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson, saying it is having an impact on team chemistry. Lachlan Irvine, a writer with Canucks Army, says a trade involving either player could alter the team significantly.
Analysts worry for Vancouver Canucks' season amid reported tiff between stars
Analysts say that the Vancouver Canucks' season could be on thin ice a few days after the team's president confirmed a rift between two of its best forwards.
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CBC listener whose pitch made it on air opens dream restaurant
In June 2023, Uber driver Inder Raj Gill wrote to CBC's On The Coast about an idea for an original TV show inspired by his real-life efforts to open a restaurant in Metro Vancouver, called Those Indian Guys. Now, Gill has gone ahead and opened his dream eatery in Surrey, with the aim of offering a healthier take on Indian food.
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Lil'wat artist near tears as he unveils medals to be used in Prince Harry-led Invictus Games in B.C.
The games, which honour military veterans, are in Vancouver and Whistler Feb. 8-16.
'Nobody is in charge': Derelict boats in False Creek a growing problem, residents say
Concerned residents say derelict vessels and boats without the proper permits are a growing problem on Vancouver's False Creek, and a hodgepodge of government agencies responsible for the body of water in the heart of the city aren't enforcing the rules.
New York City just introduced congestion pricing. Why some experts say it could work in Metro Vancouver
TransLink is facing a $600 million operating deficit by 2026. Previous reports suggest mobility pricing could generate up to $1.6 billion for the transit agency.
Why the Year of the Snake is constricting festive Lunar New Year decoration sales in B.C.
Lunar New Year designs often feature cute depictions of the year's Chinese zodiac animal. But making a snake cute is a challenge, artists say, resulting in an array of biologically inaccurate renderings.
Foot traffic still down in Vancouver's Chinatown despite revitalization efforts, community leader says
The chair of the Chinese Cultural Centre in Vancouver's Chinatown says revitalization efforts are making the area cleaner, but pedestrian traffic continues to be down in the historic district.
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Illegal street racing a 'chronic problem' for Township of Langley, mayor says
Over the weekend, Langley RCMP said that an illegal street racing event attended by youth turned violent, and officers had to use pepper spray and Tasers to break it up. Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward is urging fans of illegal street racing to focus their attention on something else.
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Is congestion pricing the answer to North America's transit funding crunch?
Lawrence Frank, an urban studies professor at the University of California San Diego, says that Vancouver could take the lead on congestion pricing given its past leadership on sustainable development. Frank discussed solutions to ongoing funding challenges for transit systems across North America on CBC's On the Coast.
Man convicted of murdering accused B.C. money launderer sentenced to life in prison
A man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years for murdering a B.C. man alleged to have been at the centre of an international money-laundering operation.
Missing snowboarder found dead on West Vancouver's Cypress Mountain
West Vancouver police said in a statement that the snowboarder from Richmond, B.C., was reported missing Friday at about 10:45 a.m. PT.
5 years on, Chinese Canadians recall racism over their early pandemic precautions
Almost five years after the first positive case of COVID-19 in B.C., Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over their early adoption of pandemic precautions like masks, protective eyewear and gloves.
Pattullo Bridge closed for several hours after fatal 5-vehicle crash: police
A fatal five-vehicle crash that shut down the Pattullo Bridge between New Westminster and Surrey, B.C., for several hours on Sunday has cleared, according to DriveBC.
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Surrey grapples with growing homelessness as advocates call for more supportive housing
Housing advocates in Surrey are calling for more supportive housing infrastructure in the fast-growing city. This comes after Vancouver's mayor announced he plans to halt the construction of new supportive housing on the Downtown Eastside.
Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run in Delta, B.C.: police
Police say a man was left with serious and extensive injuries after he was struck in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday morning in Delta, B.C.
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Why supportive housing is a fast-growing need in Surrey, B.C.
Workers who run housing shelters for those with addictions or housing challenges say B.C.'s second-largest city is struggling to keep up with the demand. As Sohrab Sandhu reports, the city's stats show the number of unhoused people in Surrey has gone up by 65 per cent since 2020.
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B.C. climate activist Zain Haq loses deportation battle
Zain Haq, a 24-year-old Pakistani-born activist who was arrested multiple times in B.C. for his role in climate protests, was ordered deported despite attempts by his wife and lawyers. The CBC's Pinki Wong caught up with the activist as he prepared to leave Canada, a deportation his supporters say is unjust and without much precedent.
Langley RCMP break up 'unruly' crowd of 200 young people at illegal street racing event
Police in Langley, B.C., say they had to use pepper spray and a Taser as they dealt with an "unruly" crowd of young people at an illegal street racing event in the city Friday night.
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This longtime mountain biker is skeptical of shutdown of unsanctioned North Shore trails
Ash Kelly, a bike mechanic and former CBC reporter who covered outdoor recreation, says many of the North Shore trails being shut down by Metro Vancouver were well-maintained and demonstrated a love for the sport from the region's growing biking community.
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.
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BASE jumper rescued from Squamish, B.C., mountain after dangling off cliff face
A BASE jumper says she's feeling grateful after rescuers managed to extract her from the face of a Squamish, B.C., mountain after her parachute was caught on Wednesday.
End to public access at some Vancouver school fields has neighbourhood group frustrated
The Vancouver School Board says it has closed seven school fields to the public because dogs were causing damage. Now, a community group is advocating for a solution that allows everyone to enjoy the fields.
Locals concerned about illegal dumping on farm land in Fraser Valley
Residents of a farming community in the Fraser Valley are worried about the environmental impacts of illegal dumping from construction sites on agricultural lands.