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Canada's largest tulip festival to showcase over 35 acres of beautiful blooms

Canada's largest tulip festival to showcase over 35 acres of beautiful blooms

The festival is located close to Metro Vancouver.
TransLink to raise fares on July 1; proposes extra property tax

TransLink to raise fares on July 1; proposes extra property tax

TransLink will increase fares by 2.3 per cent this year and another four per cent next year (proposed); meanwhile, it seeks approval from the Mayors' Council to implement a one-time property tax surcharge in 2025, as it faces financial pressures.
Corporate bull is on the rise. Here’s how to sniff it out

Corporate bull is on the rise. Here’s how to sniff it out

Spotting and actually eliminating corporate BS isn’t just a feel-good exercise, it can boost the bottom line
60% of Canadians believe there's an afterlife, poll finds

60% of Canadians believe there's an afterlife, poll finds

Belief in an afterlife was least popular in Atlantic Canada and British Columbia.
This weekend in New West: Top picks for March 28 to April 1

This weekend in New West: Top picks for March 28 to April 1

Magic, mesmerizing music, a market and a whole lot of Easter fun – it’s all happening in New Westminster this long weekend.
B.C.'s popular Othello Tunnels set to partially reopen in July

B.C.'s popular Othello Tunnels set to partially reopen in July

Some parts of Othello Tunnels will be open, while work in other closed areas continues.
Thunderstruck: Metro Vancouver forecast includes heavy rain, thunderstorms

Thunderstruck: Metro Vancouver forecast includes heavy rain, thunderstorms

Keep your umbrella handy.
B.C. pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

B.C. pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

"Right time, right place, I guess," said pilot Dan Riise.
Rob Shaw: Carbon tax battle set to heat up in B.C.

Rob Shaw: Carbon tax battle set to heat up in B.C.

BC NDP's 'political limp noodle' rebate no match for Conservative attacks
Canadian fossil fuel subsidies hit $18.6 billion in 2023, says report

Canadian fossil fuel subsidies hit $18.6 billion in 2023, says report

The report comes ahead of a looming fall deadline the federal government set for itself to plan a phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.