Terry Fox collection will be housed at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria
“For 44 years, Terry Fox has been an inspiration to Canadians and we are thrilled to be entrusted with the stewardship of this important collection."
Lifestyle
Apr 10
‘My hero’: Canadian marathoner honours Terry Fox one last time before he dies
Montreal running legend Eddy Nolan has requested a medically assisted death after a lengthy battle with cancer. The man's hero is none other than the late Terry Fox.
Canada
Apr 10
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
Two Kelowna residents to bike across Canada in aid of mental health
Kelowna residents Joe Elsey and Will Evans have launched a project called “Bloody Long Ride.”
Lifestyle
Mar 15
Hockey Marathon for the Kids raising funds for pediatric cancer
The Hockey Marathon for the Kids is raising awareness for childhood cancer and attempting to break a world record at the same time.
Canada
Apr 9
Northvolt forging ahead to open Quebec battery factory by 2026
Paolo Cerruti said there's a risk that comes with investing billions in a project without all the permits, but the company has faith in the technology it's trying to build.
Canada
Apr 3
Life-saving program front and centre at free forum in Kelowna, B.C.
SAVE BC was started by two physicians in the Lower Mainland who felt there was a gap in catching the disease based on family history.
Canada
Apr 12
Paris Olympics: Mayor vows River Seine water quality ‘will be good’
Paris mayor said she was confident water quality in the River Seine will be up to Olympic standards this summer — and that she’ll be able to prove it by swimming there.
World
Apr 23
Meadow Lake, Sask. man trains for Ironman event after incurable cancer diagnosis
Robert Kirschman is raising funding and awareness through an Ironman event after receiving a rare cancer diagnosis.
Canada
Apr 15
Saskatoon Blades primed for second round rematch with Red Deer Rebels
One year after becoming the third team in WHL history to compete a reverse sweep, the Saskatoon Blades face the Red Deer Rebels in the second round for the second year in a row.
Sports
Apr 11
B.C. man makes history as 1st Canadian to finish, win ‘insane’ Barkley Marathons
Until this year, just 17 people had ever completed it the grueling race. That changed last week when Ihor Verys of Chilliwack, B.C., became the 18th.
Sports
Mar 27
Environmental and labour groups make plea for sustainable jobs bill to pass
Environmental groups and labour organizations are pleading with the federal government to end a political stalemate over its forthcoming sustainable jobs bill.
Economy
Feb 26
Liberals want to stop overnight voting with ‘health breaks’ for MPs
Government House leader Steve MacKinnon introduced the motion Monday, with the New Democrats voicing their immediate support for it.
Canada
Feb 26
‘Your free life is done’: Victim’s family tells cold-case killer at Toronto sentencing
'You murdered and assaulted two wonderful women and went on to live your life. Your free life is done,' said a family member to the convicted killer a 1983 cold case.
Crime
Mar 4
Young Alberta runner raising awareness about dangers of heart disease
An Edmonton nurse is opening up about her life with heart disease, despite not having any risk factors, and the help she found at the Mazankowski Heart Institute.
Health
Feb 26
83-year-old Calgary accountant pursues dream of being a jazz singer, releases first CD
A Calgary accountant who always dreamed of life as a singer, has switched careers at the age of 83 and released his first CD.
Entertainment
Feb 18
10 ideas for the best stay-at-home March Break ever
If you don’t have any travel plans this March Break, here are some great ideas to make the most of your staycation.
The Curator
Feb 26
12-year-old Ontario runner has sights set on Olympics after setting world record
A 12 -year- old is proving you’re never too young to start breaking world records. Last year Sawyer Nicholson broke the world record for the fastest 5K for her age group.
Sports
Feb 14
Ottawa wants billions more for debt, defence, Indigenous kids
The single biggest item the government needs more money for is an extra $3.2 billion to service the national debt.
Canada
Feb 20
New Zealander nearing end of cross-Canada run to raise money for kids’ cancer care
Jon Nabbs began his solo cross-country trek last May in Newfoundland. He plans to end his run in Vancouver on Feb. 29.
Canada
Feb 9