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Bodies of B.C. mountaineers recovered in Garibaldi Park

Bodies of B.C. mountaineers recovered in Garibaldi Park

A family member reported the trio missing on May 31.
55,000 arrivals per year to drive Metro Vancouver population

55,000 arrivals per year to drive Metro Vancouver population

Metro Vancouver's population forecast to climb to four million by the mid-2040s — a 200,000-person spike five years earlier than previously thought.
Baldrey: More B.C. NDP MLAs not seeking re-election. How will this fare for Eby?

Baldrey: More B.C. NDP MLAs not seeking re-election. How will this fare for Eby?

Will it be worth David Eby's time to replace the departing ministers before the 2024 provincial election, asks columnist Keith Baldrey.
'Dangerous and erratic' driver allegedly steals transport truck in B.C.

'Dangerous and erratic' driver allegedly steals transport truck in B.C.

A police officer stopped the suspect by driving their cruiser into the wheel of the stolen transport truck.
Woman dies at Rolling Stones' Vancouver concert

Woman dies at Rolling Stones' Vancouver concert

She went into medical distress before the show got underway, according to the VPD.
Rob Shaw: Brits offer glimpse into what B.C. election nights should look like

Rob Shaw: Brits offer glimpse into what B.C. election nights should look like

U.K. elections offer authenticity, while B.C. has dehumanized its own process
B.C.'s drought: Comox Valley farmers hopeful drought will hold off after wetter spring

B.C.'s drought: Comox Valley farmers hopeful drought will hold off after wetter spring

Some worry they may not have enough feed and water to get through another season in a drought
'Thank you, Mick, for gracing us': Rock legend stops by famed Vancouver restaurant

'Thank you, Mick, for gracing us': Rock legend stops by famed Vancouver restaurant

When Mick met Vikram.
B.C.'s drought: Water will keep flowing in capital region thanks to planning

B.C.'s drought: Water will keep flowing in capital region thanks to planning

Though this summer is expected to be one of the driest since 1896, the CRD is confident water supply won’t be affected — in part because of a decision made 20-plus years ago.
B.C.'s drought: As drought persists, stressed trees are more likely to fall on power lines

B.C.'s drought: As drought persists, stressed trees are more likely to fall on power lines

Chronic drought is stressing some trees — such as water-loving cedars — to the point that they’re much more vulnerable during extreme weather.