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Retrieved on: 2025-07-07 05:00:11 PDT

Ruby Liu wants to drag young people from the internet to her retail stores

B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu has big plans as she moves to take over up to 28 former Hudson's Bay retail locations across Canada, pledging to share the pie with landlords and aiming to bring youngsters back to retail spaces once again.

After working as an ER nurse, I was done. Then I discovered the magic of a small town practice

Christie Brulhart can make decisions now as a nurse practitioner in a small Alberta village. That wasn’t the case during the pandemic.

Wildfire burning near Kelowna airport prompts tactical evacuations

A wildfire burning just north of Kelowna is prompting tactical evacuations, with crews battling flames near the city's airport. The fire sparked Sunday afternoon in the Ellison area, about nine kilometres from central Kelowna.

Volleyball and velodrome groups face uncertain future in Burnaby, B.C.

Burnaby, B.C., councillors voted to open a call for a lease on the Harry Jerome Sports Centre, but the decision has caused anxiety for long-time tenants Volleyball B.C. and the Burnaby Velodrome Club.

Man charged with 2nd-degree murder after 'highly visible event': Kelowna RCMP

A man has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly assaulting a woman with a weapon Friday, according to Kelowna RCMP.

How a group of orcas were captured — and some freed — in B.C. waters over 50 years ago

Dive into Whale Tale with CBC's Grant Lawrence: The true story of the capture, escape and legacy of some of the West Coast's most remarkable orcas

Temperatures expected to rise as crews battle fire north of Lytton, B.C.

B.C. Wildfire Service crews made good progress over the weekend fighting an out-of-control wildfire north of Lytton, B.C., along Highway 12.

People getting divorced are setting up gift registries. Don't roll your eyes just yet

Divorce registries are just like wedding registries: lists of things that family and friends can buy someone — but in this case at the end of a marriage, not the beginning.

Amid tariffs and falling sales, is Canada's EV mandate doomed?

With U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and light-duty vehicles continuing to batter the Canadian automobile industry, the CEOs of Canada’s big three automakers are asking for a break that could see the end of Canada's electric vehicle mandate.

Should you buy or sell as markets hit new highs?

Stock markets have shot up in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's promise to spend more money. Mark Ting, a partner with Foundation Wealth and On The Coast's personal finance columnist, advises staying in and not immediately moving to sell your stocks in the current environment.

The chaos at Kamloops council continues as mayor's pursuit of forensic financial audit fails

The divide at Kamloops city council appears to be wider than ever following the recent defeat of a controversial motion put forward by Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson to conduct a forensic audit of all city departments and management practices.

B.C. judge reserves decision on the fate of homeless encampment in Prince George

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has reserved his decision following a three-day hearing that concluded Friday in which the city is seeking an order allowing it to close a downtown homeless encampment and remediate the site.

8 B.C. books to get you through the summer

Whether you’re on a beach in B.C. or abroad, these books are must-reads for lovers of local literature.

Cranbrook Public Library celebrates 100 years of accessible literature

The Cranbrook Public Library turned 100 on July 4, garnering congratulatory greetings from the likes of Louise Penny, Ann Patchett and John Grisham. Even Simon Tolkien, a historical fiction writer and grandson of Lord of the Rings author J. R. R. Tolkien, sent a video offering well wishes.

Police say motorcyclist dead after crash in Surrey, B.C.

Surrey police have confirmed the RCMP is investigating the crash at the intersection of 132 Street and Crescent Road, east of Crescent Beach.

Fentanyl seizures are up at the U.S. northern border — but Canada is still a very small player

The latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows an uptick in the amount of fentanyl seized near the American northern border with Canada — but the quantities intercepted remain a tiny fraction of what's coming from Mexico.

Sask.'s mortgage delinquency rate is highest among provinces, but it's getting worse in Ont. and B.C.

Many homeowners across the country are falling behind on mortgage payments.

B.C.'s Camryn Rogers wins hammer throw at Prefontaine Classic

Camryn Rogers bettered her own Canadian record to win the women's hammer throw at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday in Eugene, Oregon. The reigning Olympic and world champion from Richmond, B.C., had a throw of 78.88 metres to top her previous national record set in 2023.

Ambulance service reinstated in Stewart, B.C., after town 'made a stink,' mayor says

The small northern town of Stewart, B.C., is without ambulance service this weekend, but complaints from the mayor have resulted in travelling paramedics getting sent to the community starting Monday.

Striking Vancouver Island transit workers to vote on mediator recommendations this weekend

The strike, which began on Feb. 8 and is the longest transit contract dispute in the province's history, affects about 50 regular and HandyDART bus drivers, maintenance workers and cleaners in the region north of Victoria.