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British Columbia B.C. Greens, Conservatives want answers about New Democrats’ emergency powers legislation introduced last week. B.C. Greens, Conservatives want answers about New Democrats’ emergency powers legislation Chuck Chiang · The Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 20, 2025 6:35 PM EDT | Last Updated: March 21 Premier David Eby speaksContinue Reading

British Columbia A Richmond, B.C., company has apologized after an advertising mural in a transit station drew online flak for its reference to the “51st state” amid public annexation threats by the U.S. president. Vitamin company Herbaland took down the ad at the Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain station on WednesdayContinue Reading

British Columbia Fewer than half the claims in popular ADHD-related TikTok videos actually aligned with clinical guidelines, according to a new UBC study. Study found misinformation may affect young adults’ perception of ADHD Michelle Gomez · CBC News · Posted: Mar 19, 2025 10:49 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7Continue Reading

British Columbia The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed U.S. electric carmaker Tesla from its event this week, saying its primary concern was the safety of attendees and exhibitors. Auto show director says safety concerns included prospect of protests and vandalism Akshay Kulkarni · CBC News · Posted: Mar 18,Continue Reading

British Columbia Scientists are raising the alarm over low measles vaccination rates in parts of B.C. as concern grows over outbreaks in Ontario and Texas. Some regions had less than two-thirds of 7-year-olds fully vaccinated against measles in 2023 Akshay Kulkarni · CBC News · Posted: Mar 18, 2025 9:00Continue Reading

British Columbia The hawk’s presence at the Burnaby eco-centre deters local birds. Caprice guards compost piles in Burnaby from hungry crows and gulls Michelle Gomez · CBC News · Posted: Mar 17, 2025 5:00 PM EDT | Last Updated: March 17 Caprice is paid for her services — which consistContinue Reading

British Columbia Scientists say they hope testing wastewater for pathogens, which gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C., continues and helps better inform the public of emerging threats going forward. Scientists are concerned that future research and funding is being cut back Akshay Kulkarni · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

British Columbia A little over five years ago, a sense of panic was spreading within British Columbia’s public health system as it tracked the spread of a new virus: what would later be known as COVID-19. Now, the BCCDC is reflecting on the lessons it learned and remaining vigilant to beContinue Reading

British Columbia Greg Martel disappeared in 2023 when his financial house of cards began collapsing under the weight of lawsuits brought by angry investors wanting their money back. B.C. mom says she lost over $300K to the fraud perpetrated by disgraced mortgage broker Greg Martel Karin Larsen · CBC NewsContinue Reading