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B.C. court rejects woman's attempt to dismiss $5,700 COVID test fine

B.C. court rejects woman's attempt to dismiss $5,700 COVID test fine

Nora Donahue cited a lack of informed consent, a personal health privacy violation and a constitutional violation as her defence for refusing to take the test.
UBCM: Burnaby mayor slams provincial government on housing

UBCM: Burnaby mayor slams provincial government on housing

"If you're not at the table, you're part of the meal," Mike Hurley said.
'Pent-up demand' of pandemic pushes B.C. film sector to expand by $1.4B

'Pent-up demand' of pandemic pushes B.C. film sector to expand by $1.4B

The industry generated $4.8 billion for the provincial economy in 2021, according to a new report.
Opinion: The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

Opinion: The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

Queen Elizabeth harnessed goodwill from Canadians mostly as an individual, rather than as the hereditary head of an institution. But her death will lead to debate about the relevance of the monarchy.
The northern B.C. pipeline you’ve never heard of — Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector

The northern B.C. pipeline you’ve never heard of — Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector

First approved in 2014, the pipeline would ship up to 8.4 billion cubic feet of fracked gas every day. Now the company is seeking an extension until 2029 and applying to amend its route to avoid a Treaty 8 nation territory at the centre of a court ruling on the impacts of industry
Photos: Vancouverites share smoky shots of city covered in wildfire smoke

Photos: Vancouverites share smoky shots of city covered in wildfire smoke

According to one website, Vancouver has the worst air of any major city on Earth right now
Ocean fish stocks in danger without climate change action, say B.C. researchers

Ocean fish stocks in danger without climate change action, say B.C. researchers

Oceans have become warmer, more acidic and less oxygenated due to climate change and human activity.
Special air quality alert remains for Vancouver as smoky skies dim sun

Special air quality alert remains for Vancouver as smoky skies dim sun

The smell outside is a hint as to what's causing the air issues.
Former B.C. resident Aaron Tucker on 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist

Former B.C. resident Aaron Tucker on 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist

The poet and novelist was born in Vernon and currently lives in Toronto.
B.C. police cracking down on distracted driving this month

B.C. police cracking down on distracted driving this month

Distracted driving fines start at $368 and four penalty points.