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New bus service offers rides from Tofino to Ucluelet, B.C.

Western Vancouver Island residents and students are ecstatic for a new bus line that will connect various communities and address a long-awaited request for transit services.

B.C. announces long-awaited school in Olympic Village

At a news conference Friday, Education Minister Rachna Singh announced funding of $150 million to build the Olympic Village school, which will welcome 630 students in 2029.

Parksville, B.C., residents worry over short-term rental exemptions

While guidelines for short-term rental exemptions were made last week, residents in Parksville, B.C., are still worried their businesses may be impacted by upcoming regulations.

Kamloops council reverses mayor's suspension of CAO

In a special meeting, Kamloops city councillors have voted to reinstate their chief administrative officer, whom the mayor suspended. One councillor says he's still unsure of the mayor's reasons for the suspension.

South Asian community advocacy group pushes for dedicated museum

Four years after a museum dedicated to B.C.'s South Asian community was promised, members say they are frustrated by its lack of progress.

Granville Island crosswalk users urged to pick up a brick

A Vision Zero volunteer and Granville Island residents say more work needs to be done to improve pedestrian safety in the area, especially at crosswalks between the seawall and Anderson Street.

Vancouver raises the bar for alcohol-free drinks

Wines, whiskey and even beers are available ... without the buzz. Vancouver-based store Mocktails and sober snack bar The Drive Canteen are among the businesses meeting the growing demand for non-alcoholic drinks.

Experts advise B.C. residents to prepare early for wildfire season

As wildfire season approaches, experts are advising homeowners and communities to preparefor a potentially challenging wildfire season.

Powell River divided over potential name change

Powell River, B.C., has been at the centre of a heated discussion between itscity council, the Tla'amin Nation, and several residents over whether to change its name.

Warm, sunny weather expected in B.C. ahead of spring break

As forecasts predict an unusually warm weekend coming up, other experts express concern for avalanche risk and drought conditions.