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B.C. lake offers glimpse into origins of life on Earth

B.C. lake offers glimpse into origins of life on Earth

A shallow lake in B.C.'s Cariboo Plateau could offer a modern analog to primordial pools where life first emerged, and clues in the hunt for extraterrestrial life.
Discrimination probe launched into police use of force in B.C.

Discrimination probe launched into police use of force in B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner has launched an inquiry into police use of force against people who are racialized or coping with mental-health issues, although Kasari Govender acknowledged there may be gaps in the data they'
Vancouver restaurant ordered closed for a week for serving minor alcohol

Vancouver restaurant ordered closed for a week for serving minor alcohol

B.C.'s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch found The Greek Gastown served a Corona to a minor without requesting identification.
Chinese woman ordered deported from B.C. over espionage risk

Chinese woman ordered deported from B.C. over espionage risk

An immigration hearing leading to the deportation order of a retired Overseas Chinese Affairs Office employee offers a window into China's foreign interference activities in Canada.
Alberta accused of ‘gatekeeping’ B.C. wine shipments

Alberta accused of ‘gatekeeping’ B.C. wine shipments

Crackdown comes in the wake of back-to-back disastrous cold snaps.
Pemberton puppies saved from dangerous rising floodwaters

Pemberton puppies saved from dangerous rising floodwaters

PAWS seeking animal fosters in the area to open their homes for the rescued puppies.
B.C. nightclub murder heading toward trial

B.C. nightclub murder heading toward trial

Vancouver police officers found Naseb Fazil, 19, alive but suffering stab wounds. He later died in hospital.
Opinion: Democracy undermined by NDP's Land Act plans

Opinion: Democracy undermined by NDP's Land Act plans

"In a democracy, the principle of inclusion demands that those affected by collective decisions have the right to participate in making those decisions," writes the vice-president of BC United.
Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

The board voted 6-2 to discontinue TRU's visual arts major, minor, diploma and certificate, which will be phased out over the next three years.
What will happen with the Metro Vancouver transit strike this week?

What will happen with the Metro Vancouver transit strike this week?

Many people are worried and unclear when the next job action will commence and what it will look like.