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Four more Island-class ferries to be built in Romania

Four more Island-class ferries to be built in Romania

The ferries, the first in the fleet to rely fully on battery power, are expected to be delivered by 2027
63% of Metro Vancouverites would pay for a regional green tax, finds poll

63% of Metro Vancouverites would pay for a regional green tax, finds poll

The new poll finds 82% of Metro Vancouver residents back launch of regional conservation fund; 63% said they are willing to personally contribute.
'Shell game' helps Canada avoid counting forestry emissions, finds study

'Shell game' helps Canada avoid counting forestry emissions, finds study

Canada's forestry sector emits more than 90 million tonnes of carbon pollution every year, but the federal government is not counting it, new research has found.
Israel-Hamas war reason for spike in hate crimes, protests in Vancouver

Israel-Hamas war reason for spike in hate crimes, protests in Vancouver

Staff Sgt. Astrid Bonter: "Cases are solved when someone calls police to report a crime."
Failed traffic stop escalates to helicopter pursuit in B.C., woman's arrest

Failed traffic stop escalates to helicopter pursuit in B.C., woman's arrest

The female driver of a Toyota Corolla was arrested with the help of police dog services.
U.S. grand jury indictment issued to four B.C. residents accused of stock fraud

U.S. grand jury indictment issued to four B.C. residents accused of stock fraud

Offshore shell facilitator and former lawyer Fred Sharp of West Vancouver and three alleged associates are facing criminal securities fraud allegations in a grand jury indictment.
Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C.

Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C.

$1.6 million will go toward six B.C.-based contractors tackling eight projects.
British Columbians with major depression paying $700 a week for help

British Columbians with major depression paying $700 a week for help

Treating depression cost B.C.'s health system more than $1.5 billion over two years, shows SFU study.
West Vancouver White Spot set to close after nearly 70 years in business

West Vancouver White Spot set to close after nearly 70 years in business

White Spot has been serving up Legendary burgers and Pirate Paks at Park Royal since 1955
B.C. Boxing Day double-stabbing accused get bail

B.C. Boxing Day double-stabbing accused get bail

Sheldon Cefre Ilbegi-Asli's bail conditions include attending an addiction treatment facility and counselling.
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