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Craft cannabis farmers push for policy reforms at cannabis summit in Victoria
Craft cannabis producers from across British Columbia gathered in Victoria this long weekend for the B.C. Craft Cannabis Summit, calling on the province to implement policy changes they say would bolster the economy, create jobs, and position B.C. as a major player in the global cannabis tourism sector.
Former Conservative B.C. candidate says party removed him over past podcast comments
A former Conservative candidate in the Metro Vancouver riding of New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville says he was removed from the party's slate because of comments he made about the Chinese government in a podcast four years ago.
Vancouver Whitecaps CEO says proposed new stadium a bid to keep team in city
"We are only working on one plan, one goal, and this is to keep the club in Vancouver and to find a very good setup for the future for this club in Vancouver," said CEO Axel Schuster on Saturday.
Metro Vancouver gold dealers see demand surge amid economic uncertainty
Some Vancouver precious metal dealers say more people are buying or investing in gold as a hedge during this time of economic uncertainty. On Thursday, stock markets plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs.
Progressives win both Vancouver council seats in byelection, ruling ABC Party loses out
The political party that swept to power in Vancouver's 2022 civic election has taken a hit to its majority on council, after both seats in Saturday's byelection were won by progressive candidates Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney.
Tesla protests planned across Metro Vancouver as police investigate rise in vandalism
Vancouver police say they're deploying more than 130 additional officers this weekend ahead of planned anti-Tesla protests and amid an ongoing spike in politically motivated vandalism targeting the electric carmaker.
Surrey council launches external investigation into 3 councillors' alleged misleading statements
Surrey council has voted at a closed-door meeting to launch an external investigation into three city councillors, two of whom criticized staff after being forced to file a freedom of information request to access city files.
Duty-free shop owner says it feels like his B.C. business is a hostage in cross-border trade war
A second-generation Osoyoos, B.C., duty-free shop owner said he is struggling to keep his business afloat amid Trump's trade war with Canada. With cross-border traffic down, Cameron Bissonnette said he doesn't know how much longer he'll be able to pay his staff.
B.C.-Washington border communities rally for peace amid rising political tensions
Under the towering Peace Arch monument that marks the border between Surrey, B.C., and Blaine, Wash., dozens of residents from both countries gathered Saturday for a rally calling for unity and friendship amid rising tensions between Canada and the U.S.
Fresh snowfall brings boost to B.C. ski hills as operators brace for busy spring season
Some B.C. ski resorts are celebrating a fresh dump of snow in the mountains, a welcome turnaround after one of the worst ski seasons last winter. But with spring break crowds expected to pack the slopes, operators are advising visitors to plan ahead and prepare for longer lift lines.