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'Data reporting error' to blame for false Metro Vancouver air quality notification

'Data reporting error' to blame for false Metro Vancouver air quality notification

Turns out the notification was wrong.
'It was magical': More than 70 Bigg's killer whales spotted in one day

'It was magical': More than 70 Bigg's killer whales spotted in one day

A single-day record was broken.
Vaccination protects children against serious COVID-19 outcomes, B.C. data shows

Vaccination protects children against serious COVID-19 outcomes, B.C. data shows

But B.C.'s pediatric vaccination rate is stuck at 56% for first doses.
North Van poet's book sales surge after TikToker's 'psychic' dream goes viral

North Van poet's book sales surge after TikToker's 'psychic' dream goes viral

Twenty years after its original run, a book by a North Vancouver poet is gaining popularity on TikTok.
Pet urine, stairwell garbage at centre of B.C. strata fine dispute

Pet urine, stairwell garbage at centre of B.C. strata fine dispute

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled a strata council cannot collect a bylaw fine from an owner renting out a unit unless both the tenant and owner have been notified of an alleged bylaw breach.
Bring back masks, says B.C. rights watchdog

Bring back masks, says B.C. rights watchdog

The decision to end mandate violates rights of those most at risk from COVID-19, Kasari Govender warns provincial health officer.
'Flabbergasted': Cyclist gets $3,700 ICBC bill after collision, for not having bike insured

'Flabbergasted': Cyclist gets $3,700 ICBC bill after collision, for not having bike insured

Ben Bolliger was injured in July 2021. He claims he was hit by a car that ran a stop sign.
Surrey votes against Metro Vancouver regional growth plan

Surrey votes against Metro Vancouver regional growth plan

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum says Metro Vancouver's long-term growth plan falls short for needs in Surrey and strips the city of its autonomy.
Immigrants with construction skills could be sought to build new housing, says report

Immigrants with construction skills could be sought to build new housing, says report

In a report looking at scenarios that may blunt Canada's hot real estate market, RE/MAX, CIBC and the Conference Board of Canada say Ottawa should accept more immigrant tradespeople, raise interest rates and launch a capital gains tax.
The BC Lions are sending players to teach local Indigenous youth how to play football

The BC Lions are sending players to teach local Indigenous youth how to play football

It'll end with a tournament and a VIP experience at a Lions game