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Province to provide $250,000 to help preserve iconic Martin Mars water bomber

Province to provide $250,000 to help preserve iconic Martin Mars water bomber

The Hawaii Martin Mars’s final flight is expected before the end of 2024 and will be a multi-phased process that includes passing federal inspections, crew training and test flights.
Gas prices to go up with carbon tax April 1

Gas prices to go up with carbon tax April 1

If B.C.'s carbon tax rates are the same as the federal government's, why do British Columbians pay more?
April Fools' Day: The roots of our silliest holiday

April Fools' Day: The roots of our silliest holiday

Stacker sifted through hoaxes, pranks, and misconceptions to find the real origins of April Fools' Day, using research and historical documents.
Firefighter raises thousands to help B.C.'s kids

Firefighter raises thousands to help B.C.'s kids

In the past several years, Reid Taylor has raised more than $72,000 for the BC Children's Hospital Foundation.
Opinion: 5 ways to better build community with international students in Canada

Opinion: 5 ways to better build community with international students in Canada

Canada's cap on international students should prompt universities and communities to identify better ways of engaging with international students on campuses and in broader community life.
B.C. Conservatives drop candidate whose medical licence was suspended for COVID response

B.C. Conservatives drop candidate whose medical licence was suspended for COVID response

Stephen Malthouse, a family doctor from Denman Island, has been outspoken against COVID-19 mandates. His licence was suspended in 2022.
New urgent care clinic opens in east Richmond on Tuesday

New urgent care clinic opens in east Richmond on Tuesday

This is the second urgent care clinic in the city and is meant to serve residents in east Richmond.
B.C. wildlife's first newborns of the year are facing challenges

B.C. wildlife's first newborns of the year are facing challenges

Here's how you can help.
Metro Vancouver real estate deals slow to start in 2024

Metro Vancouver real estate deals slow to start in 2024

Transactions in the region and dollar volume down considerably year over year, but both are expected to recover in the second or third quarter.
B.C. man must repay loan and cash for cigarettes

B.C. man must repay loan and cash for cigarettes

Carol Cantrill won't be getting $250 for Mario Zappala allegedly missing a meeting to repay her.