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B.C. woman wins $740K in civil suit over botched renovation that left her home 'gutted'
A Kelowna, B.C., woman has been awarded over $740,000 after she sued a contractor, who was also one of her neighbours, over botched renovation work that, according to a court decision, ended up completely gutting her house.
How this Vancouver developer turned a unicycling obsession into a video game
A video game released earlier this year allows users to ride a unicycle through Vancouver-inspired cityscapes and perform various tricks, all to a soundtrack of pumping punk rock music made entirely by local bands.
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This B.C. couple found a Japanese message in a bottle in 2003. Now they finally know who wrote it
A chance meeting at a B.C. barber shop helped a couple track down the Japanese writers of a letter in a bottle, 21 years after they found it.
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This B.C. couple found a Japanese message in a bottle in 2003. Now they finally know who wrote it
A chance meeting at a B.C. barber shop helped a couple track down the Japanese writers of a letter in a bottle, 21 years after they found it.
Ferries cancelled as southwest B.C. hit with storm on Christmas Day
Ferries have been cancelled between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island as a windstorm slams into southwest B.C. on Christmas Day.
B.C. wineries and breweries face shortfall as liquor branch continues to charge GST
A tax holiday on the purchase of many alcoholic drinks may feel like a cause for celebration for those who indulge over the Christmas season — but for some B.C. wineries and breweries, it's a different story.
Vancouver council reluctantly votes to demolish 115-year-old building
Vancouver councillors passed a motion Wednesday that would see a 115-year-old building on the city's Dunsmuir Street demolished — even as they chastised the property owner for letting the heritage-listed building fall into disrepair.
B.C. police officer dies by suicide after being charged with sexual assault, police sources say
CBC News has learned that a Central Saanich Police Services officer charged with sexual assault on Tuesday has died. Several police sources say Matthew Ball died by suicide.
2 Central Saanich police officers arrested and charged with sexually assaulting same woman
Two officers with the Central Saanich Police Service (CSPS) have been arrested and charged with sexual assault after an investigation by Vancouver police, the VPD said Tuesday at a news conference.
Former premier John Horgan remembered at memorial service for his dad jokes, humility and love of B.C.
Former B.C. premier John Horgan was remembered as a loving father and dedicated politician on Sunday afternoon — but also a man whose comic timing and collaborative spirit made for a lasting legacy.