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Brian Thomas Isaac says the follow-up to his award-winning debut novel mirrors his own life
Syilx writer Brian Thomas Isaac's new book, Bones of a Giant, follows Lewis Toma, brother of Eddie, whose story captivated readers in Isaac's award-winning debut novel All the Quiet Places.
Uber expands across B.C., challenging local taxi and ride-hailing companies in some cities
Uride owner Cody Ruberto is hopeful British Columbians will apply the push to support local at the grocery store to make similar decisions when it comes to choosing a ride-hailing company.
Bellingham, Wash., council pens letter to B.C. cities amid cross-border tensions
Since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening and imposing tariffs on Canada and travellers have reported being detained at the border, there's been a notable drop in visitors heading south in recent months, according to Statistics Canada.
1 month after Vancouver tragedy, this Filipino folk dance group is channeling grief into community support
It's been one month since the alleged attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in South Vancouver. And while these past few weeks have been a time of mourning for many, some have channelled that grief into community support.
She fell through the ground into an old septic tank. Experts say drought is destabilizing soil
A northeastern B.C. woman is urging others to learn about what may be buried underneath the ground on their property, as persistent drought dries out the soil and causes the earth to shift.
Vancouver mayor calling for 'concrete action' after 2 high-profile assaults in busy, public areas
"Law enforcement agencies have done their job in identifying suspects and making arrests, but the judicial system is repeatedly letting victims down by allowing those with a high risk to offend back into the public," Ken Sim said in a news release on Thursday.
In the wake of tragedy, Vancouver's Sunset neighbourhood grows closer and stronger
A local salon owner has been checking in on her customers more often and visiting the site of the tragedy multiple times a day. Meanwhile, a café owner nearby is gathering with community members to enjoy a cup of chai, grieve and talk about how to make the neighbourhood safer.
Artist Donna Seto takes readers on a tour of Vancouver's Chinatown in new illustrated book
Donna Seto has published a collection of her illustrations along with stories from community members, a history of the buildings and archival photographs of the neighbourhood entitled Chinatown Vancouver: An Illustrated History, published by House of Anansi.
Kamloops, B.C., exploring city-owned and operated medical clinic
The City of Kamloops is exploring the possibility of a city-owned and operated clinic, similar to the one launched in Colwood earlier this year, in a bid to bring more doctors to the B.C. Interior community.
Advocates call absence of disability ministry in PM's new cabinet 'a real slap in the face'
When Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new cabinet this week, one notable position was omitted from the roster: the minister of diversity, inclusion and persons with disabilities.