Chad Pawson

Chad Pawson is a CBC News reporter in Vancouver. Please contact him at chad.pawson@cbc.ca.

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Vancouver company celebrates reusable food container success

Reusables.com, which launched during the pandemic to address food-container waste, has expanded in a big way, going from five stores in Vancouver to major institutions across Canada and the U.S. as waste management officials say private-sector ingenuity is needed to address garbage problems.

Photo ready: City votes to install giant $1M Vancouver sign along waterfront

A giant Vancouver sign will be coming back to the city’s waterfront after a smaller temporary version was a big hit for tourists and residents in 2023, even though the new, permanent one could cost up to $1 million.

Why no one knows exactly how many black bears there are in B.C.

Black bears are one of B.C.’s most recognizable large mammals, often for the wrong reasons, such as human-animal conflicts. With thousands killed each year, some advocates want the government to better understand just how many black bears there really are.

Vancouver crime reporter speaks out about journalist harassment

Jeremy Hainsworth went through a three-day trial at B.C. provincial court to ultimately win an order that would prevent a Vancouver man from contacting him for 12 months.

How the story of the federal election played out in 5 B.C. ridings

The projected results of the federal election show a shake-up in British Columbia, where the national theme of the 2025 race — a two-party showdown between the Liberals and Conservatives — played out in several regions in the province.

Green co-Leader Elizabeth May holds B.C. seat for 5th term

The Green Party of Canada's flagship federal seat, occupied by B.C. parliamentarian Elizabeth May since 2011, will remain in the control of the party's co-leader after a decisive victory on Monday night.

'Nail-biter' result predicted in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge as voters weigh international, hyper-local issues

Poll trackers show more than a half-dozen ridings in B.C. are too close to call as federal voting day nears on April 28, with voters in places like the Fraser Valley saying their decision hinges on who can be the best local representative, but also part of a government that can best defend Canada.

How a flagship American conference in Vancouver is coping with political chaos

TED, the American conference known for its short, often inspiring talks on technology, entertainment and design is in Vancouver, B.C., bringing with it some of the brightest and most creative thinkers, at a time when the U.S. has threatened Canada and put much of the world in chaos.

How safe is B.C.'s safe federal Green Party seat?

The Green Party of Canada’s flagship federal seat, occupied by an award-winning B.C. parliamentarian, could be in danger of being trumped by the tariff and sovereignty issue in the current federal election.

Vancouver votes: 25 polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 2-seat byelection

The vote comes 2½ years into the current council’s four-year mandate and is seen as a citywide referendum on the party with a majority on council.