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Raven launches $100M Indigenous-focused VC fund

Raven launches $100M Indigenous-focused VC fund

Capital set to go to Indigenous ventures that demonstrate viability
New helmet gives Sikh kids a ticket to ride — or roll

New helmet gives Sikh kids a ticket to ride — or roll

Bold Helmet invented to accommodate hair covering for cycling, skateboarding or scootering.
B.C. woman's delayed baggage claim against Air Canada tossed out on technicalities

B.C. woman's delayed baggage claim against Air Canada tossed out on technicalities

The passenger did not file a claim within 21 days of the delayed baggage arrival.
Stunning photos of 'the green comet' captured from the Sunshine Coast

Stunning photos of 'the green comet' captured from the Sunshine Coast

But this comet, which is making its first pass by us in more than 50,000 years, won't look so spectacular to the naked eye. Here's why it's still really, really neat.
Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns

Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns

Health Canada is reviewing the safety of domperidone, a drug prescribed off-label to improve breast milk supply, amid reports that some mothers in Canada and the U.S. have had serious psychiatric symptoms when they tried to stop taking the drug.
BC SPCA investigating baby bunny dump at Richmond shelter

BC SPCA investigating baby bunny dump at Richmond shelter

Shelter manager chased driver of a brand new Mercedes out of parking lot after a dozen rabbits were abandoned
By the numbers for British Columbia's overdose crisis

By the numbers for British Columbia's overdose crisis

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief coroner released overdose figures for 2022, showing 2,272 residents died from toxic drugs last year. Lisa Lapointe says drug toxicity remains the leading cause of unnatural death in B.C.
Mentor who became VPD officer Nicole Chan’s friend testifies at coroner’s inquest

Mentor who became VPD officer Nicole Chan’s friend testifies at coroner’s inquest

Vancouver Police Sgt. Corey Bech said her troubles became fodder for the rumour mill and she felt her police career was over.
Will B.C. cut case workers' access to health records?

Will B.C. cut case workers' access to health records?

An Indigenous mother whose two eldest children were removed from her custody after a case worker examined her medical records is once again challenging a provision of B.C.
Illegal fishing mission in B.C. leads to hundreds of crabs being set free

Illegal fishing mission in B.C. leads to hundreds of crabs being set free

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says charges may follow.