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World's largest EV battery repurposing factory opens in Metro Vancouver
Moment Energy's Surrey facility will convert retired electric vehicle batteries into energy storage for data centres, hospitals, and...
Five years after deadly heat dome, B.C. advocates push for reforms
The 2021 heat dome killed 619 people across the province. On the anniversary, health groups are calling for indoor temperature bylaws,...
Woman attacked with wood at Kits Beach; man charged
An unprovoked assault at a busy beach Sunday left the victim bleeding and briefly unconscious. Witnesses intervened and helped police...
SRO fire displaces 12 in Downtown Eastside
A blaze at the Hazelwood Hotel on East Hastings spread to multiple floors but caused no injuries, according to fire officials.
Strawberry Festival comes to Strawberry Hill on July 11
Free strawberries, live music from Channi Nattan and other artists, and kids' programming fill a one-day Newton mall celebration...
FIFA Fan Festival hits capacity as knockout rounds loom
The PNE venue reached its 25,000-person limit on Sunday, with attendance potentially soaring as Canada readies for World Cup play.
Eastside Arts Festival returns July 17–26 with fresh programming
The 10-day festival brings visual art, live music, and community experiences to parks, studios, breweries, and neighbourhood streets...
Woman assaulted with wood at Kits Beach; suspect charged
A man was arrested after allegedly striking an unsuspecting woman on the head with a large piece of driftwood during a busy Sunday afternoon.
BC Nurses issue 72-hour strike notice
Union says job action could begin Thursday if no progress in talks over wages, staffing, benefits.
B.C. residents can save up to $1,700 on energy bills
Federal program expansion brings heat pump rebates and insulation upgrades to low- and median-income households.
B.C. drowning deaths spike to 20-plus this year
Life-jackets remain most reliable safeguard as cold water incapacitation poses severe risk in provincial waters.
Transit advocates push for low-income pass ahead of fare hike
Movement coalition argues Vancouver is behind peer cities like Toronto and Edmonton in offering discounted transit for lower-income riders.
