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David Eby calls banners over B.C. highway 'hateful' and 'reprehensible'

David Eby calls banners over B.C. highway 'hateful' and 'reprehensible'

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia Premier David Eby says "hateful" banners aimed at transgender people that have hung for months over one of the province's highways are "reprehensible" and he wishes the protesters involved would "go home.
2021 heat dome prompts $50B lawsuit against fossil fuel companies

2021 heat dome prompts $50B lawsuit against fossil fuel companies

Oregon’s largest county is suing several fossil fuel companies for more than $50 billion due to damages from the 2021 North American heat dome and future costs of climate change.
B.C. youth representative calls for better government care of gender-diverse youth

B.C. youth representative calls for better government care of gender-diverse youth

VICTORIA — British Columbia's representative for children and youth says gender-diverse young people, notably those in care, aren't getting the support they need and she is calling on the provincial government to fill service gaps.
CMHC report highlights rental indicators that reveal the severity of low supply and affordability

CMHC report highlights rental indicators that reveal the severity of low supply and affordability

Indicators reveal gaps in rental pricing and the share of affordable housing in various major cities
Majority of Canadians doubt companies' green promises, Deloitte study reveals

Majority of Canadians doubt companies' green promises, Deloitte study reveals

A Deloitte Canada survey found many business leaders think their green claims are trusted, but most consumers are skeptical they are telling the truth.
Metro Van annual GDP growth in 2023 could be just 0.5%: VEC

Metro Van annual GDP growth in 2023 could be just 0.5%: VEC

Downtown office vacancy rates highest in 10 years, says Vancouver Economic Commission report.
Popular Canadian bath toy recalled due to cut hazard

Popular Canadian bath toy recalled due to cut hazard

More than 130,000 of the baby shark bath toy have been sold across the country
Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as flood of online hate spills into real world

Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as flood of online hate spills into real world

VANCOUVER — Fae Johnstone says "nothing ever could have prepared" her for the barrage of online harassment she endured after being featured in an International Women's Day campaign for Hershey Canada.
E-Comm sees 21% surge in 911 calls in B.C. this year

E-Comm sees 21% surge in 911 calls in B.C. this year

Extreme heat and wildfires have historically impacted summer call volumes.
$10K bear den assessment contract awarded to B.C. contractor

$10K bear den assessment contract awarded to B.C. contractor

Bears and their successive generations can re-use dens over decades.