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Watch: Video of 2009 tugboat capsizing on Skookumchuck resurfaces on TikTok

Watch: Video of 2009 tugboat capsizing on Skookumchuck resurfaces on TikTok

It may have been more than a decade ago that a tugboat flipped on Skookumchuck Narrows, but a video showing the blink-and-miss-it incident has recently been introduced to a new audience: the TikTok app.
Fossil fuel ads should be banned like tobacco, say Canadian health-care workers

Fossil fuel ads should be banned like tobacco, say Canadian health-care workers

Claiming to be the first fossil fuel ad ban in the world led by health professionals, 34 organizations representing 700,000 Canadian workers are calling on the federal government to end advertisements promoting fossil fuels and gas-powered cars.
One winning ticket sold for $70 million Lotto Max jackpot, three Maxmillions winners in B.C.

One winning ticket sold for $70 million Lotto Max jackpot, three Maxmillions winners in B.C.

The jackpot for the next draw on June 10 will be $43 million.
Sexual relationship with B.C. student leads to lifetime teaching ban

Sexual relationship with B.C. student leads to lifetime teaching ban

The commissioner's office said the exploitative conduct constituted a criminal offence and violated the teacher's privileged position of power and trust.
Error sees 503 winning scratch tickets declared "not a winner"

Error sees 503 winning scratch tickets declared "not a winner"

The B.C. Lottery Corp. says an error occurred in the system that validates whether the ticket has won or not.
As gas prices spike, travellers still make plans, but closer to home

As gas prices spike, travellers still make plans, but closer to home

With gas prices spiking to a record $2.35 a litre in the capital region this week, many RVers are planning to keep driving to a minimum this summer — but that doesn't mean they won't be camping.
B.C. economy falling to 'middle of the pack' as housing market cools, says RBC

B.C. economy falling to 'middle of the pack' as housing market cools, says RBC

Provincial economy to expand 4.2% this year as housing prices reach ‘tipping point'
British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being unprepared

British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being unprepared

If you had to leave, would you be ready?
Costco and The Bay cardholders entitled to claim against Capital One, B.C. judge rules

Costco and The Bay cardholders entitled to claim against Capital One, B.C. judge rules

Personal information of Capital One credit card applicants between 2005 and early 2019 was breached.
Research is debunking the domestic chicken's origin story

Research is debunking the domestic chicken's origin story

Originally enticed out of trees and into human lives by rice, new research proves chickens have a much more complex history than previously thought.