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Amid new infrastructure bills, First Nations are concerned about the environment and their rights

July 2 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Many First Nations are concerned about three recent bills that aim to fast-track infrastructure and energy projects in B.C. and the rest of Canada. A lawyer in British Columbia says the bills are deeply flawed and could face legal challenges.

Applications for B.C.'s publicly funded IVF program open Wednesday

July 2 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The program will pay for one round of IVF per person for patients covered by the province's Medical Services Plan (MSP). A patient's fertility doctor will have to apply on their behalf.

Wildfires near Lytton, B.C., prompt evacuation orders, state of local emergency

July 1 , 2025 at 12:03:59 p.m. PDT • :

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has declared a state of local emergency for the Blue Sky Country region due to an encroaching out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C.

I was proud to be Canadian. Now, I support separatism for Alberta

July 2 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Calgary resident Gord Larson supports the separatist movement in Alberta. But that wasn't always the case. When the trucker convoy and other protesters first set out to get the attention of Ottawa, he felt tremendously proud of his country.

TransLink bus crashes into front yard of Surrey, B.C., home

July 1 , 2025 at 03:03:14 p.m. PDT • :

A TransLink bus crashed into a traffic pole and came to a stop in the front yard of Surrey, B.C., home on Tuesday morning.

July 1 , 2025 at 07:31:55 a.m. PDT • :

Carney praises Canadians' unity amid July 1 celebrations

June 30 , 2025 at 05:22:53 p.m. PDT • :

B.C. Ferries will no longer allow tow trucks with non-operational EVs on board

June 30 , 2025 at 01:56:40 p.m. PDT • :

Lululemon sues Costco over sale of alleged knock-offs

July 1 , 2025 at 09:24:57 p.m. PDT • :

Tornado alert lifted minutes after phone alert in Prince George, B.C. area

July 2 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Is the romance with dating apps over? Big cuts at Bumble, Match raise questions

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