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B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in B.C., seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in B.C., seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

VICTORIA — A political delegation from Washington state is visiting Victoria to try to deepen ties with British Columbia, amid cross-border turmoil triggered by a trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation talk. Washington's Lt.-Gov.
Monday night shooting at Vancouver park leaves one person injured

Monday night shooting at Vancouver park leaves one person injured

Police say two people met near a park in Strathcona before the shooting occurred.
Debut novels about war, urban underground among finalists for Amazon award

Debut novels about war, urban underground among finalists for Amazon award

Writer, poet and past soldier Benjamin Hertwig is among six finalists for the $60,000 Amazon Canada First Novel Award.
Witness to wrong-way highway driver still shaken after narrowly missing head-on crash

Witness to wrong-way highway driver still shaken after narrowly missing head-on crash

Saanich police are investigating whether driver error, confusion, mental health or criminal intent were involved.
Eby and B.C. studio boss say film industry shouldn't panic after Trump tariff threat

Eby and B.C. studio boss say film industry shouldn't panic after Trump tariff threat

VICTORIA — Gemma Martini, president of British Columbia's Martini Film Studios, says she's been getting messages of support from American partners after United States President Donald Trump's threat to put a 100 per cent tariff on foreign films.
'Spring dip' causing steep uptick in active B.C. wildfires: BCWS information officer

'Spring dip' causing steep uptick in active B.C. wildfires: BCWS information officer

VANCOUVER — The number of wildfires in British Columbia has roughly doubled over the past several days, but an information officer with the BC Wildfire Service says the activity can be attributed to the annual "spring dip.
B.C. seeks more clean power projects, hoping to reduce U.S. reliance

B.C. seeks more clean power projects, hoping to reduce U.S. reliance

Premier David Eby said the plan helps build a strong foundation for the province and Canada "at a time of external threats to our sovereignty and prosperity."
Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness

Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness

TORONTO — New research that analyzes emergency department visits during Ontario's unprecedented 2023 wildfire season suggests public-health messaging such as air quality advisories and ensuring people have their medication can help asthma sufferers a
Evacuation order rescinded in B.C. wildfire but emergency ongoing

Evacuation order rescinded in B.C. wildfire but emergency ongoing

PRINCE GEORGE — An evacuation order and an evacuation alert for five properties due to a wildfire near Hixon, B.C., has been rescinded.