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'Very smart' B.C. orca calf evades rescuers, forcing switch in tactics

'Very smart' B.C. orca calf evades rescuers, forcing switch in tactics

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — A "very smart" orca calf trapped in a remote B.C. lagoon managed to dodge a 50-strong rescue team using boats, divers, nets and sophisticated underwater detection equipment in an attempt to save her life on Friday.
'Factory-built housing' linchpin in solving Canada's housing crisis, says former mayor

'Factory-built housing' linchpin in solving Canada's housing crisis, says former mayor

Co-chair of housing and climate task force says B.C. forestry industry to play key role in building 5.8 million homes through 'factorization' of Canadian housing.
B.C. court upholds road rage sentence

B.C. court upholds road rage sentence

It started with two drivers giving each other the finger and resulted in one being stabbed with his own knife.
Accused B.C. killer thought victim was a zombie

Accused B.C. killer thought victim was a zombie

James Turok has been found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder in the 2022 Nanaimo stabbing death of Eric Kutzner, 79.
When will the next solar eclipse happen? What to know if you live in Metro Vancouver

When will the next solar eclipse happen? What to know if you live in Metro Vancouver

"A total eclipse is not something that you can ignore."
B.C.-based climate activist seeks deportation stay in Federal Court

B.C.-based climate activist seeks deportation stay in Federal Court

If approved, the application to the Federal Court would allow Save Old Growth co-founder Zain Haq to stay in Canada as a permanent resident, says his lawyer.
How much of a difference does Demko make for the Canucks?

How much of a difference does Demko make for the Canucks?

"[Demko] is probably the best goaltender in the world. It's nice to add that to your team."
Former B.C. school trustee to pay $45K defamation damages

Former B.C. school trustee to pay $45K defamation damages

Judge calls Barry Neufeld's comments "an effort to discredit his opponent in a school board trustee election, which crossed the line and constituted defamation."
B.C. businesses want feds to fight inflation in next week's budget

B.C. businesses want feds to fight inflation in next week's budget

Businesses call for productivity commission, infrastructure spending and financial responsibility in upcoming budget.
'Sky's the limit': Hospital at Home launches in Vancouver

'Sky's the limit': Hospital at Home launches in Vancouver

In order to get health care at home, people need to qualify and be eligible.