Downtown Eastside artist featured at Emily Carr University exhibit
The art exhibition is the culmination of a course on the impact of graffiti culture launched by a B.C. university professor.
Education
Apr 7
‘Frybread as Fok’: Art exhibit centres being unapologetically Indigenous
A new exhibition, Frybread as Fok, highlights Indigenous joy and the power of coming together. The exhibition is on display at Emily Carr University until Feb. 15, 2024.
Perspectives
Feb 6
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
An iconic arm-wrestler, Canada's first Filipino immigrant's B.C. roots and an exhibit by a Vancouver graffiti artist are among the good news stories we're sharing this week.
Trending
Apr 12
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From Vancouver getting seven World Cup games to the rescue of a rare turtle, here are five B.C. stories to brighten up your week.
Trending
Feb 9
B.C. school closures Thursday due to South Coast snow and ice
There are more school closures on Thursday, Jan. 18, as B.C.'s South Coast remains in the grips of a winter storm. We're tracking the closures here.
Weather
Jan 17
A pacemaker for your brain? It helped one woman with her crippling depression
Researchers say the treatment could eventually help many of the nearly three million Americans like her with depression that resists other treatments.
Health
Feb 21
Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting appears caused by dispute: police
Police Chief Stacey Graves said that the 22 people injured in the shooting ranged between the ages of 8 and 47 years old, half of whom were under the age of 16.
Crime
Feb 15
Manulife, Loblaw reach deal on specialty drugs. Why some experts are concerned
The new arrangement, details of which were shared with plan holders earlier this month, affects around 260 medications under the insurance company's Specialty Drug Care program.
Canada
Jan 30
TD releases financial outlook survey as Albertans face cost-of-living challenges
The University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business says they are not surprised by the numbers.
Jan 29
47 groups issue joint statement against Alberta’s new trans policy, rallies held
The joint statement comes as protests against the new policy were held in Edmonton and Calgary on Saturday, with hundreds in attendance at both rallies.
Canada
Feb 3
Puberty, gender transitioning and reversibility: Fact checking Danielle Smith’s claims
In announcing a suite of policies targeting trans and gender diverse Albertans, Premier Danielle Smith made assertions about puberty, gender transition and gender affirming care.
Canada
Feb 5
‘Never been done before’: Edmonton man driving around the world in 17 months
An Edmonton man is a part of a crew that will be on the road for the next 17 months as they drive around the world, for both the adventure and research.
Environment
Jan 27
Council moves closer to scrapping the Vancouver Park Board
More than 160 speakers signed up for the committee meeting where Vancouver mayor and council were set to vote on a proposition to abolish the park board.
Politics
Dec 13, 2023
Wildfires, floods and smoke: Canada’s top 2023 weather stories
Environment Canada unveiled its top weather stories for 2023. The presenting climatologist said human caused-climate was partially to blame and said more extreme weather will come.
Weather
Dec 20, 2023
Alberta man comes face-to-face with gunman during Kingsway Mall crime spree
Christopher Beausoleil just went to out to do some Christmas shopping at a central Edmonton mall when he found himself looking down the barrel of a sawed-off shotgun.
Crime
Dec 6, 2023
‘A symbol of sharing’: Totem pole embodies cross-cultural connections
A 25-foot, 2,600 pound totem pole stands tall on the northwest corner of Emily Carr's Vancouver campus. The project was by Tlingit, Tahltan and Maori carvers.
Canada
Sep 28, 2023
‘I know who I am’: Buffy Sainte-Marie responds to allegations about her ancestry
Buffy Sainte-Marie called the allegations and probing into her past 'deeply hurtful.'
Canada
Oct 26, 2023
History of Friday the 13th and how Regina is celebrating
The Lightning Bug Tattoos is one of many places that celebrate Friday the 13th by giving back to the community with its "Get What You Get" tattoo event.
Canada
Oct 13, 2023
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
The return of a totem pole to a B.C. community and the Vancouver Cancuks goalie with the most wins of all time is getting recognition. These are the feel-good stories of the week.
Trending
Sep 29, 2023
Canada’s India allegation puts U.S. in ‘difficult’ spot as it seeks deeper ties
The Biden administration has been careful to not condemn India over accusations its agents were involved in the murder of a Sikh leader and Canadian citizen in B.C.
World
Sep 20, 2023