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Why are young adults getting colorectal cancer? E. coli may be a clue

Exposure to a bacterial toxin in childhood may be playing a key role in the global rise of early onset…

Canada election 2025: Liberals set to form government, Poilievre defeated in Ottawa-area riding

In a stunning reversal of expectations and polling from just months ago, the Liberal Party of Canada under Mark Carney…

Poilievre’s Carleton riding sees highest voter turnout in Canada during advance polls

The Ottawa riding with one of the longest ballots in history had the highest voter turnout across Canada in advance…

Vancouver weather forecast: Warm temperatures, plenty of sun

The rest of the week is going to be a beauty.Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are in for a…

East Vancouver fire closes East Hastings Street in both directions

A massive blaze in East Vancouver has closed East Hastings Street between Nanaimo and Lakewood Streets on Wednesday morning.According to…

Good Friday ‘outstanding’ as Easter long weekend brings sun before cloud and cooler weather

The Easter long weekend probably won’t be filled with lots of “shorts weather” this year for much of B.C.’s South…

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of…

More working homeowners struggling with debt: Credit Counselling

An increasing number of Canadians are admitting to struggling with their finances amid the current political climate and economic uncertainty.Mason…

New U.S. rules for foreign travellers to kick in Friday as lawsuit rejected

A new U.S. rule that will require foreign nationals, including Canadian snowbirds, visiting for 30 days or more to register…

Distracted driving, non-use of seatbelts led to 337 tickets on Island last month

Supt. Mike Coyle said close to 2,800 of the tickets issued across B.C. were for distracted driving, 873 were not…