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Young couple and dog rescued after a week stuck in B.C. backcountry

Young couple and dog rescued after a week stuck in B.C. backcountry

A young couple and their dog were lucky to be spotted by search crews Thursday after spending a week stuck in the backcountry. Catherine Gibbons, 22, and Damon Brodeur, 24, were missing from B.C.’s Columbia Valley area since last week.
B.C. law would register 16- and 17-year-olds to cast ballot when they're 18

B.C. law would register 16- and 17-year-olds to cast ballot when they're 18

VICTORIA — Sixteen- and 17-year-olds would be on the voters registration list so they are ready to vote when they turn 18 under changes introduced to British Columbia's election law on Thursday.
Friday afternoon SeaBus sailings cancelled in Coast Mountain Bus strike

Friday afternoon SeaBus sailings cancelled in Coast Mountain Bus strike

People who commute In September, TransLink introduced 10-minute SeaBus service during rush hour.
Canada's Down syndrome community helps teach Google how to understand speech

Canada's Down syndrome community helps teach Google how to understand speech

VANCOUVER — Anyone who's been frustrated with digital voice assistants Google, Alexa or Siri misunderstanding commands to play a certain song or access online information may find themselves pointlessly arguing with technology, but imagine the
See North Vancouver's 'rake dancing' bear (VIDEO)

See North Vancouver's 'rake dancing' bear (VIDEO)

Usually when the bruins are on the golf course, it's after a deep playoff run. But golfer Ken Bayne rolled footage of the "frisky" young bear attempting to make off with a rake on the 18th hole of Northlands Golf Course Monday morning.
B.C. school trustees ask for provincial, federal aid to stomp out student vaping

B.C. school trustees ask for provincial, federal aid to stomp out student vaping

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's school trustees are asking for help to stop students from vaping. Stephanie Higginson, president of the B.C.
B.C. to introduce time-change law but not before we 'fall back' this Sunday

B.C. to introduce time-change law but not before we 'fall back' this Sunday

VICTORIA — British Columbia is set to introduce legislation that would eliminate seasonal time changes, but when it happens still remains a matter of timing. Attorney General David Eby says he will introduce legislation Thursday that permits B.
Support requested for Mikayla Martin's family

Support requested for Mikayla Martin's family

Fundraiser underway to help with costs of Celebration of Life for Squamish athlete
These B.C.-made tiny homes are now available on Amazon for $49k

These B.C.-made tiny homes are now available on Amazon for $49k

A product from Vancouver company Nomad Micro Homes is one of the most recent additions to mega-retailer Amazon's lineup. Their mostly-prefabricated tiny home, The Cube, is now available to purchase online for $49,000CDN plus $4,000 shipping.
Canadians divided about permanently moving Halloween to a Saturday

Canadians divided about permanently moving Halloween to a Saturday

The arrival of Halloween can be accompanied by characteristics that are not particularly joyful. Parents worry about their children trick-or-treating on what is usually a school night.