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A small Metro Vancouver municipality could triple in population — but not everyone's happy about it

May 8 , 2025 at 07:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

In 1987, residents of the village of Anmore voted to become their own municipality within Metro Vancouver, with the stated intent of "maintaining the rural character." Thirty-eight years later, the municipality is in a debate over whether that character can — or should — be preserved.

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope, making him the 1st American to hold the title

May 8 , 2025 at 10:57:37 a.m. PDT • :

Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful from a balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square. Follow here for live updates.

B.C. premier says softwood lumber accord could build 'momentum' for U.S. trade deals

May 8 , 2025 at 06:54:32 a.m. PDT • :

David Eby said Wednesday he and several other premiers pressed the issue of the ongoing softwood lumber dispute during a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney after his visit with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.

Alleged fake nurse who operated on Vancouver Island arrested in U.S.

May 7 , 2025 at 10:53:54 a.m. PDT • :

The Central Saanich Police Department said Charrybelle Talaue was taken into custody with help from the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, after she fled the province while awaiting trial.

Over 800 special ballots mistakenly kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says

May 7 , 2025 at 03:37:39 p.m. PDT • :

Elections Canada says all registered political parties have been informed that 822 special ballots cast by electors in 74 electoral districts across the country were left with the returning officer in the riding of Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam.

May 7 , 2025 at 07:12:14 a.m. PDT • :

Checkpoints by U.S. border patrol raise concerns amid drop in Canadian visitors

May 8 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

McMaster University study links ultra-processed food to range of health risks

May 7 , 2025 at 02:14:07 p.m. PDT • :

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai announces resignation

May 7 , 2025 at 01:59:31 p.m. PDT • :

Mass fish kill on Burnaby-Coquitlam border under investigation

May 8 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

North Cowichan mayor raises concerns about pedestrian safety in wake of teen's death

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