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Astra Exploration Begins Trading on OTCQX Best Market
The Vancouver-based precious metals company lists shares to increase investor visibility and liquidity.
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Purecore Metals Expands Uranium and Copper Operations
The Vancouver-based company reports new projects in the Athabasca Basin and C$1.5 million in financing since its May listing.
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Picturethis3D Launches Spatial Commerce Platform to Bypass Trade Hurdles
The Vancouver-based company aims to link manufacturers directly to consumers through a property-first market access solution.
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Salvation Army distributes school supplies to Vancouver families
The organization provided backpacks and supplies to 200 families to offset the rising cost of living in British Columbia.
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BC Premier Urges Federal Government to Use Non-Tariff Trade Measures
Premier David Eby calls for diversified responses to ongoing trade war developments affecting Canada.
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BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay Defiant After MLA Departure
The party leader remains steadfast after the fourth member of the BC Conservative caucus left the party this month.
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North Vancouver-Capilano Federal Byelection Set for Aug. 31
The contest to replace former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson could secure a majority government for the Liberal Party.
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Sea Lion Rescued From Plastic Entanglement Off Vancouver Island
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society freed a 280-kilogram sea lion trapped in a plastic packing band.
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Vancouver Aquarium Rescues Sea Lion Entangled in Neck Band
Rescue crews freed a sea lion after a plastic band or fishing line cut into the animal's neck tissue.
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Vancouver Airbnb Hosts Averaged $4,500 During FIFA World Cup
Short-term rental earnings surged in Vancouver as visitors flooded the city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Record Lightning Storm Ignites Dozens of Wildfires in British Columbia
A severe thunderstorm over the Lower Mainland produced 11,000 strikes, shattering previous records and surging active fire counts.
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Diver Films Rare Encounter With Blunt-Nose Six-Gill Shark
A recreational diver off Vancouver Island captured footage of a giant shark swimming past his camera gear.
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Houston Dynamo Defeat Vancouver Whitecaps to Lead MLS West
A 1-0 victory in Houston puts the Dynamo at the top of the Western Conference standings.
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Potato ban lifted for Vancouver Island farms after 40 years
Farmers in Central Saanich can once again plant potatoes and other solanaceous crops following a decades-long parasite prohibition.
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Lightning Storm Sparks 50 Wildfires, Disrupts Vancouver Airport
More than 7,000 lightning strikes hit southern British Columbia, triggering dozens of fires and causing flight delays.
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Divemaster captures rare blunt-nose six-gill shark video
Carl Sorenson recorded the elusive predator off Vancouver Island while searching for a giant Pacific octopus.
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BC Premier Eby Says Canada Must Retaliate With US Tariffs
British Columbia Premier David Eby warns that failed trade negotiations will hurt American industries as Canada prepares to hit back.
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BC Rescinds Salmon River Watershed Protection Order Due to Wildfire Risk
British Columbia temporarily restricted irrigation to protect spawning chinook salmon before lifting the order to address fire dangers.
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Divemaster captures rare video of blunt-nose six-gill shark
Carl Sorenson filmed the elusive predator off the coast of Vancouver Island while searching for a giant Pacific octopus.
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BC Pitcher Matt Wilkinson Debuts for San Francisco Giants
Left-handed pitcher Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson made his Major League Baseball debut in Cleveland, Ohio.
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US Imposes 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods
Prime Minister Mark Carney and BC Premier David Eby respond to the move, which Eby called an "economic attack."
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Houston Dynamo Defeat Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0
The victory extends Houston's winning streak in a high-stakes Western Conference clash at BC Place.
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Vancouver Multi-Unit Housing Starts Plunge 42%
The city saw the steepest decline among Canada's major centers in July due to borrowing costs and slowing rental demand.
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BC Government Ends Public Access to Employee Directory
The provincial government is removing public access to an organizational directory that has been available since the 1930s.
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Proposed BC Treaty May Transfer Hatley Park to Songhees Nation
Transfer of federal Crown land including Royal Roads University and Hatley Castle sparks concerns over public access to the historic site.
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BC Lifts Most Evacuation Orders in Summerland After Wildfire
Officials allow residents to return to the Okanagan region after a blaze destroyed or damaged approximately 150 structures.
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Atico Mining reports revenue drop in second quarter
Vancouver-based Atico Mining Corporation sees Q2 2026 revenue fall 18 percent year-over-year to $17.4 million.
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BC Business Leaders Urge Government to Scrap PST Expansion
Provincial leaders argue that expanding the Provincial Sales Tax would increase service costs and damage regional competitiveness.
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BC Minister Warns Wildfire Risk Remains Real
Kelly Greene reports 126 active wildfires across British Columbia as dry conditions persist
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StrikePoint Gold to Acquire Northumberland Project from Newmont
The Vancouver-based company will purchase the Nevada gold deposit backed by C$140 million in financing.
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Calgary Truck Driver Fined After Speeding in BC Construction Zone
A fully loaded auto-transport truck was impounded on the Coquihalla Highway after traveling nearly double the posted speed limit.
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BC Health Officer Issues Warnings as Wildfires Spread
Dr. Bonnie Henry and provincial ministers address air quality alerts as more than 120 wildfires burn across British Columbia.
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BC Health Officer Warns of Wildfire Smoke Risks
Dr. Bonnie Henry provides air quality updates as the Bald Range fire destroys approximately 150 structures.
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Immigrant Services Organization MOSAIC Marks 50 Years in Metro Vancouver
The organization celebrated five decades of supporting newcomers to Canada with a walkathon at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium.
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BC Farmer and Chef Launch Sauce Project to Aid Wildfire Victims
Proceeds from the Okanagan-based partnership will support agricultural producers impacted by the 2026 wildfires.
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Fire Damages Historic Building in Cumberland, BC
One firefighter was hospitalized and 10 hostel guests were displaced after an overnight blaze tore through a downtown landmark.
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Thomas Muller scores as Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Seattle Sounders
Forward Thomas Muller netted a set-piece goal to help secure a victory for the Whitecaps at BC Place.
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British Columbia offers free N95 masks amid interior wildfire smoke
Provincial government distributes protective gear to residents as persistent smoke degrades air quality in the BC Interior.
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BC Premier updates on Bald Range wildfire growth
Premier David Eby reports fire has grown to 18,450 hectares amid a provincial state of emergency and looming thunderstorms.
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Conservation Officers Rescue Lamb From BC Wildfire Zone
A domestic lamb stranded in the Bald Range wildfire area of Summerland was saved by British Columbia officials.
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BC Premier David Eby Visits Okanagan Wildfire Evacuation Centre
The premier toured areas affected by the Bald Ridge wildfire and met with displaced residents in Penticton.
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Alberta Deploys Firefighters and Aircraft to Assist British Columbia
Alberta sends more than 200 firefighters and aerial assets to help contain more than 100 active wildfires in BC.
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BC May Transfer 300,000 Acres of Crown Land to First Nations
Proposed treaty settlements on Vancouver Island include Hatley Castle and downtown Victoria waterfront parcels.
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Tigres UANL Face Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Leagues Cup Match
The Liga MX side hosts the MLS club at Estadio Universitario in Monterrey for their third match of the 2026 tournament.
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Tigres UANL and Vancouver Whitecaps FC Draw in Leagues Cup Match
The match at Estadio Universitario ended in a 1-1 tie, forcing a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
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BC Municipal Candidates Face Diverse Encounters During Canvassing
From police calls to kitchen-table debates, candidates in British Columbia navigate the challenges of traditional voter outreach.
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Vancouver Island Firefighters Deploy to BC Interior Wildfires
Crews from across the island are assisting in the fight against blazes that have forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
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AbCellera Reports Positive Phase 2 Results for Menopause Treatment
The Vancouver-based biotech company saw its stock rise following a trial showing reduced hot-flash frequency and severity.
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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks with Ideal Viewing Conditions
A new moon and clear skies provide a rare opportunity for skywatchers on Vancouver Island to view the annual celestial event.
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BC Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate Amid Severe Drought
Officials report explosive fire behavior as the Bald Range wildfire exceeds 17,000 hectares in British Columbia.
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BC Conservative leader urges action during Okanagan wildfire visit
The party leader visited Summerland and Peachland to assess the impact of the Bald Range wildfire.
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BC Bans Off-Road Vehicles on Crown Land to Prevent Wildfires
The provincial government will issue fines to violators while exempting emergency, agricultural, and industrial users.
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West Kelowna Orchard Opens to Wildfire Evacuees
Owner Jennay Oliver provided food, clothing, and flower fields for displaced residents during British Columbia wildfires.
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BC officials update public on wildfires and drought conditions
More than 100 wildfires are burning across British Columbia, leaving tens of thousands of residents under evacuation orders.
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BC Declares State of Emergency as Okanagan Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
More than 20,000 residents flee the Okanagan region as the fast-moving Bald Range fire and other blazes sweep through British Columbia.
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British Columbia to Open Two Involuntary Care Facilities
Premier David Eby announces new approach to combat the opioid crisis through mandatory treatment centers.
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Non-Hormonal Menopause Drug Reduces Hot Flashes by 83%
Vancouver-based AbCellera reports promising mid-stage trial results as a separate non-hormonal pill gains FDA approval.
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Free Grocery Market Opening at Fairmount Heights Public Library
A new initiative in Prince George's County, Maryland, aims to combat food insecurity through a dignified shopping experience.
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BC Communications Officer Livestreams Evacuation During Bald Range Wildfire
Erick Thompson continued broadcasting real-time updates to residents while fleeing his Summerland home with his family.
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AbCellera Non-Hormonal Drug Reduces Menopause Hot Flashes
Mid-stage trial results for the Vancouver-based biotech company's experimental treatment show a significant reduction in symptom severity.