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Byelections in the cards after three Island municipal councillors elected as MLAs

Byelections in the cards after three Island municipal councillors elected as MLAs

Three municipal councillors on Vancouver Island were elected to provincial office in the 2024 provincial election, which triggers byelections for local government in the new year.
'Not for now,' says N.S. Tory leader regarding order-making power for info czar

'Not for now,' says N.S. Tory leader regarding order-making power for info czar

HALIFAX — The leader of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives made clear last week that if he's re-elected, a key change that he once supported to increase the power of the province's information commissioner is on the back burner, if not dead.
Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers

Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers

Craft retailers, have seen bracelet-making materials fly off shelves, especially in cities where Taylor Swift is due to make an appearance.
5 other things you (probably) didn't know Vancouver was first in Canada to have

5 other things you (probably) didn't know Vancouver was first in Canada to have

Robot soccer players, flag stores and more!
Environment Canada issues weather warnings for B.C. coast, mountain passes

Environment Canada issues weather warnings for B.C. coast, mountain passes

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says strong winds and heavy rain are expected overnight and into Monday for British Columbia's south coast.
Here's everything you need to know about Sabrina Carpenter's Vancouver show

Here's everything you need to know about Sabrina Carpenter's Vancouver show

The "Espresso" singer is back in Vancouver Nov. 4
What should happen to the original SkyTrain cars?

What should happen to the original SkyTrain cars?

Have an idea for a SkyTrain car?
A painting sold decades ago, returned to B.C. artist's family

A painting sold decades ago, returned to B.C. artist's family

Nobody is sure how the Chateau Victoria came into possession of the artwork by Keenawaii Roberta Olson.
'Red patches on the road': Alberta wildlife corridors reduce animal-car collisions

'Red patches on the road': Alberta wildlife corridors reduce animal-car collisions

EXSHAW, Alta. — Almost every day when Blair Painter drives on the scenic Rocky Mountain highway near his home, the grey asphalt is stained red somewhere along the way.
B.C. port employers release details of final offer to foremen union ahead of lockout

B.C. port employers release details of final offer to foremen union ahead of lockout

VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association has released the details of its final offer to the union representing more than 700 foremen ahead of a looming lockout on Monday.