Michelle Gomez

Michelle Gomez is a writer and reporter at CBC Vancouver. You can contact her at michelle.gomez@cbc.ca.

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Vancouver artist and activist Joe Average dies on Christmas Eve at age 67

Known for his colourful artwork and activism in the HIV/AIDS and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, Joe Average's family said he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Christmas Eve.

City of Port Moody disbands volunteer firefighters association after 111 years

One volunteer who has been with the association for 21 years said it was "disappointing."

Historic Kamloops, B.C., steam train may soon return with a multi-city excursion

Once destined for a museum, organizers now hope the train will be running a 240-kilometre-long trip between Kamloops and Vernon by 2026.

To deal with a doctor shortage, this B.C. city has decided to start paying them directly

A new clinic opening early next year on Vancouver Island has a different structure it hopes will help attract and retain family doctors amid B.C.'s ongoing physician shortage. 
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Taylor Swift gave Vancouver — and the world — what we needed

After five continents and about 150 concerts, the singer-songwriter performed her final show of the record-breaking Eras Tour Sunday night in Vancouver, admiring the passion and kindness fans have showed throughout the nearly two years of touring.

As Japan sends a wooden satellite into space, experts say astronauts could one day live in wooden structures

After Japanese scientists launched the world's first wooden satellite into space last week, experts in Canada are proposing ways in which wood could become a bigger part of space exploration. 

Vancouver city council approves new policy for corporate sponsorship naming rights

Vancouver city council has unanimously approved a new policy on corporate sponsorships and naming rights for a range of city-owned assets. 

2024 B.C. Treat Count: Which neighbourhoods gave out the most treats?

CBC B.C., in partnership with the SFU City Program, tracked the number of trick-or-treaters in neighbourhoods across the province.

B.C. Conservative platform prioritizes affordability and safety

The platform assumes an initial increase in the provincial deficit from $9 billion to around $11 billion by 2027 but calls for a balanced budget in the second term of a Conservative government.

B.C. village aims to commemorate Tina the turkey with a statue

Residents of a West Kootenay village are raising funds to erect a statue in memory of a wild turkey that they say brought joy to their community during the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic.