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Retrieved on: 2025-06-14 18:44:09 PDT

Jericho Pier reopens more than 3 years after storm decimated structure

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The Vancouver Park Board announced Friday that the 83-year-old pier at Jericho Beach has been reopened after extensive repair and restoration work.

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Measles may be circulating in small northeast B.C. community, says health authority

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Northern Health officials have identified multiple confirmed cases of measles in the small northeast B.C. community of Wonowon.

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WestJet dealing with 'cybersecurity incident' impacting access to internal systems, app

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WestJet is alerting its employees and the public about a "cybersecurity incident" involving the Calgary-based airline's internal systems and app.

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B.C. judge rejects U.S. extradition request of alleged Silk Road trafficker

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A British Columbia Supreme Court judge declined a U.S. request to extradite a B.C. man accused of selling drugs on online through Silk Road, citing insufficient evidence. 

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Rare spirit bear cub living near B.C. highway stirs excitement, concern, as word of its existence spreads

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While many locals are thrilled to see the cub with its family, some worry too much attention will lead to it being killed.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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As more Canadians turn to influencers for news, experts warn it’s getting harder to distinguish credible reporting from personal commentary.

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

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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.

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

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

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

A member of the Surrey Police Service stands during the Surrey Police Service's Change of Command and Colour Presentation Ceremony in Surrey.

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. 

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

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

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

People watch the scene of a wildfire, from an intersection along Highway 99 near Squamish.

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

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

A police officer measures the size of a bullet hole found in the neighbouring suite to a unit allegedly sublet by a former Lower Mainland real estate agent whose name popped up as the 'tenant' in multiple police investigations.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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