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Retrieved on: 2025-07-04 02:22:05 PDT

Women's sports are booming. Why now?

The rise across all women's sports has been steadily gaining momentum in recent years. From soccer, to hockey, to volleyball, women's sports are experiencing a record-shattering surge like never before.

Thousands arrive in Vancouver for international Alcoholics Anonymous conference

More than 30,000 people from 90 countries are expected at the event, which runs from Thursday until Sunday.

2 people arrested amid extortion investigation targeting South Asian businesses

The two suspects were arrested Thursday for careless discharge of a firearm and arson, related to incidents that happened in Surrey in 2024, police said in a statement.

Border crossings from B.C. to Washington state down for 5th consecutive month

Southbound travel from B.C. into Washington state was down 43 per cent in June compared to the same time last year, as Canada and the U.S. continue to work on a trade deal.

Sparks from RCMP trailer ignited wildfire near Lytton, B.C., say police

Police say a wildfire north of Lytton began on Tuesday when the right side wheel of an RCMP trailer flew off, causing sparks to ignite the dry grass ditch. It came one day after the fourth anniversary of a blaze that destroyed most of the B.C. village.

Campaign launches to protect endangered badgers being killed on roads in B.C.'s Interior

In an effort to reduce the number of badgers killed on B.C.'s roads, the B.C. Badger Connectivity Initiative aims to create safer road crossings for badgers by designing new highway infrastructure and building passable culverts at five spots in B.C.'s Interior where badgers are most likely to be killed by road traffic.

Peach farmers in B.C.'s Okanagan optimistic for 2025 after years of climate disaster

Two peach farmers in B.C.'s Okanagan region say they're optimistic for the upcoming harvest after years of climate disasters wreaking havoc on their crops.

Building Canada Act leaves much open to interpretation on Indigenous consultation, says lawyer

An Anishinaabe lawyer says "fuller," "meaningful" engagement needs to happen with Indigenous Peoples if the federal government wants to make the right decisions on projects under the new Building Canada Act.

Operations back to normal after multiple Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Operations are back to normal after multiple Canadian airports faced bomb threats Thursday morning that grounded flights and were expected to cause widespread delays, according to air traffic control manager Nav Canada.

City of Victoria pledges over $10M for public safety following violent long weekend

The City of Victoria says it will address ‘public disorder’ in the city's downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million of city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement.

Uber drivers in Victoria granted union certification

More than 500 Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C., have received union certification from the province's labour relations board.

Regular cannabis use can cause a serious vomiting syndrome. Should people be warned?

Researchers say the health-care system needs to be more aware of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a condition characterized by cyclic vomiting episodes in long-term, frequent cannabis users. A class action lawsuit was recently brought against a Canadian company, citing its alleged negligence in warning consumers about CHS risk.

Suffering in silence no more: How peer support helps people with chronic pain

Peer support groups for people with chronic pain are cropping up across Canada, as advocates work to break down the stigma surrounding the invisible condition.

Wildfire closest to Lytton, B.C., being held — but fire north of village grows

A wildfire burning closest to Lytton, B.C., is not expected to grow beyond current perimeters, leading to evacuation orders being rescinded in the area.

Why do people drink and drive? A former drunk driver explains

According to Toronto police, incidents of impaired driving have been steady over the last several years in Toronto. Experts say there needs to be more education around how alcohol harms people in different ways.

Severe thunderstorm warnings, watches issued for much of B.C. Interior

Strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain are imminent in the Kootenay Lake, Arrow Lakes and Slocan Lake areas.

Kamloops mayor claims a journalist assaulted him. The journalist says it was a pat on the shoulder

Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson of Kamloops, B.C., says the news director of local online outlet Castanet "hit" him in the back. The news director says it was a pat on the shoulder.

B.C. is easing rules on upfront costs for homebuilders to spur project construction

The British Columbia government is loosening the rules for development fee payments in a bid to jump-start home construction that has been hampered by upfront costs.

Current and former elected officials push for B.C. maternity leave policy

Three B.C. mothers have been pushing for a policy on their own for years, but last year they joined forces with other election officials and say the province is finally getting on board.

Amid new infrastructure bills, First Nations are concerned about the environment and their rights

Many First Nations are concerned about three recent bills that aim to fast-track infrastructure and energy projects in B.C. and the rest of Canada. A lawyer in British Columbia says the bills are deeply flawed and could face legal challenges.