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So you want to start a political party in B.C. Here are the logistics — and potential challenges

Two Independent MLAs have started a new political party called One B.C.

What happens when athletes' dreams of going pro are crushed? Filmmaker studying UVic team aims to find out

When Raymond Dimmitt’s athletic career didn’t pan out as planned, he had to change course. Now he’s making a documentary about athletes realizing they might never go pro.

Like real-life Dr. Dolittles, scientists are using AI to decode animal communication

Scientists are using AI to decode the meaning of animal communication. The Coller Dolittle Challenge for Interspecies Two-Way Communication awards researchers whose works brings humans closer to the possibility of communicating with animals.

News influencers are changing how Canadians stay informed — for better or worse

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Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blames 'rushed' rental rules

Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb says "thousands" of reservations in British Columbia are at risk of being cancelled due to the province's crackdown on the industry amid a housing crisis.

Relocation not an option for grizzly that has divided public opinion on small island, say B.C. officials

Residents of Texada Island, B.C. are split over the fate of a grizzly bear that has already been relocated twice.

Surrey, B.C., police launch team to counter extortions in South Asian community

A series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South Asian community has prompted a wider investigation by police in Surrey, B.C.

Surrey, B.C., man charged with impaired and dangerous driving after deadly crash in Burnaby

Chi Sun Park, 35, has been charged with 15 criminal counts, including dangerous driving causing death.

B.C. Wildfire Service expects Squamish fire held soon, as residents celebrate rain

Officials are hopeful that upcoming weather conditions will help crews fight wildfires throughout B.C.

Bullet holes and police raids: Former real estate agent investigated for allegedly subletting to criminals

A former Lower Mainland real estate agent is under investigation by the industry's regulator after his name emerged as the tenant on multiple suites raided last year during a Vancouver police investigation into a major drug trafficking gang.

Downtown businesses in Vancouver, Victoria want changes to supportive housing, citing public safety concerns

Business owners in Vancouver and Victoria are frustrated with public safety issues in the downtown cores.

Merritt, B.C., hotel fire deemed suspicious by RCMP

No one was hurt but dozens of people had to evacuate the Comfort Inn & Suites when fire broke out just before two o'clock in the morning.

Burnaby's Pinoy Festival aims to 'turn grief into grace' following Vancouver festival tragedy

The annual Pinoy Festival is happening Saturday at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C., and is meant to highlight the vibrant Filipino culture in British Columbia.

PWHL free agency preview: What Vancouver's new team needs this off-season

Top free agents include Toronto Sceptre Natalie Spooner and 2-time Walter Cup champ Michela Cava.

CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park

CN Rail warns flooding could have "catastrophic impacts" on cross-country services in legal action it has filed to force Parks Canada to consider a protective barrier for its main line through Jasper National Park.

Canada's Paula Findlay headlines Vancouver T100 triathlon world tour stop

Competitors in the 100-kilometre race swim two kilometres in English Bay, cycle 80 kilometres around UBC, and then run 18 kilometres along the beach.

2 MLAs form new B.C. political party that courts social conservatives

Independent MLAs Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong have formed a new political party called One B.C.

Are AI bots the future of job interviews?

Have you done an interview with an AI bot? While the technology is still in its early stages, some say it frees up humans from tedious tasks while others say there are concerns about HR job losses. CBC’s Ashley Fraser unpacks what the process is like.

Victoria police officer to get 7-day suspension after death of woman

In a public hearing ordered by the police complaint commissioner, retired judge Wally Oppal ruled Sergeant Ron Kirkwood should be suspended without pay for seven days for shooting plastic bullets at Lisa Rauch in 2019. Rauch was hit in the head and died a few days later. Oppal also made several recommendations to the Victoria Police Department.

Thunderstorms, rain and hail predicted for southeastern B.C.

Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches have been issued for much of B.C.'s southern Interior on Thursday.