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Artist paints B.C.'s tugboat history, one vessel at a time

By: Tchadas Leo

Vancouver Island artist Christina Morrison is painting 575 tugboats to preserve the stories of the vessels and the people who worked aboard them along B.C.'s coast.

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Trade tensions rise, but the welcome for Canadians remains strong in Washington

By: Tchadas Leo

Despite ongoing trade tensions, American tourists continue to visit B.C., while some Washington businesses say fewer Canadians are crossing south to shop.

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Cool Aid opening new permanent community health centre in Victoria

By: Tchadas Leo

After a decade in the making, the new The Joe Haegert Community Health Centre aims to give vulnerable Victorians a permanent place to access care.

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B.C. Conservatives face mounting questions about party's future as more MLAs walk away

By: Tchadas Leo

The B.C. Conservatives are facing growing questions about the future of the party and the leadership of Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

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Indigenous-led tourism gaining momentum in B.C. despite awareness gap

By: Tchadas Leo

But while interest in Indigenous-led tourism is growing, a new survey suggests many British Columbians still aren't sure where to find these experiences.

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Teej celebrations cancelled as B.C. Nepali community turns focus to flood relief in Nepal

By: Tchadas Leo

For many in Nepal and around the world, Teej is a celebration filled with colour, dancing, music and tradition.

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B.C. wildfire salvage rate sparks debate over how much burned timber should be recovered

By: Tchadas Leo

As B.C. recovers from another intense wildfire season, debate is growing over how much and how quickly timber from burned forests can, and should be recovered.

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Victoria city council voices opposition to West Coast Oil Pipeline, prompting pushback

By: Tchadas Leo

Victoria city council has formally joined the opposition to a proposed West Coast oil pipeline, putting the municipality on record against a project that would transport Alberta crude to the B.C. coast.

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Back to school in B.C.: Police issue speed warnings as more than 700K students return

By: Tchadas Leo

More than 719,000 students across British Columbia headed back to the classroom today, prompting local police departments to step up enforcement in school zones across the province.

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Mexican Navy tall ship makes stop in Victoria during Pacific voyage

By: Tchadas Leo

After a voyage spanning the Pacific, the ARM Cuauhtémoc is making a four-day stop in Victoria to train, connect and celebrate Canada-Mexico relations.