The leaders of B.C.’s main political parties sparred over health care, housing, and affordability Tuesday, pitching competing visions for how to address the most urgent issues facing the province in a debate punctuated by a few feisty exchanges.
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2 in hospital after unicycle rider hits pedestrian in Etobicoke
A unicycle rider hit a female pedestrian in south Etobicoke Tuesday evening, sending the two to the hospital.
‘It’s been a roller coaster’: Vancouver restaurant set to close will remain open after all – Vancouver Is Awesome
‘It’s been a roller coaster’: Vancouver restaurant set to close will remain open after all Vancouver Is Awesome
B.C. teen who recorded album with Flaming Lips has died
A teen recording artist from Fernie, B.C., who made music with the Flaming Lips has died. Nell Smith’s family confirmed her death in a social media post earlier this week.
North Bay Fire Department responds to garage fire on Tuesday night
The resident and the fire crew made short work of the garage fire on Belleview Crescent Tuesday night
Inglewood Pool to close in December after tight Calgary city council vote
Calgary city council voted to accelerate the timeline to close the Inglewood Pool after an assessment found the facility is in need of critical repairs.
Why the Canucks waived Mark Friedman after opening-day roster deadline – Vancouver Is Awesome
Why the Canucks waived Mark Friedman after opening-day roster deadline Vancouver Is AwesomeCanucks’ Mark Friedman one of four players on waivers Sportsnet.caCanucks place defenceman Mark Friedman on waivers, assigned to Abbotsford Canucks ArmyFormer Flyers Defenseman Placed on Waivers The Hockey NewsCanucks Place Mark Friedman On Waivers prohockeyrumors.com
Surrey hikes fireworks fines ahead of Halloween and Diwali
Anyone caught setting off fireworks in Surrey could face significantly higher fines going forward.
West Island man says home care cuts are causing burnout
At 68, Myles Charon never expected he would be a full-time caregiver. Until a few years ago, his 92-year-old mother lived on her own, but then she ended up in the hospital.
Farmers, volunteers gather for Canadian Foodgrains Bank harvest near Leduc
Alberta farmers gathered south of Leduc Tuesday to harvest canola that will benefit people experiencing food insecurity worldwide.
