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Health Canada says affected 5,000 mAh XO Poppy power banks may overheat and melt at the charging port. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
The PNE’s second weekend coincides with free festivals, a port open house, a major used-book sale and home games across Metro Vancouver.
Canadian universities have hired 64 international researchers under a federally funded program aimed at attracting leading academics, including recruits from U.S. institutions.
The Vancouver Canadians say they are reviewing giveaway logistics after fans reported adults taking multiple Trey Yesavage bobbleheads while children went without.
Pest-control workers say wasp calls have risen sharply in B.C. A climber north of Vancouver was rescued after a swarm attack caused a severe reaction.
A proposed provincewide petition to repeal B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act can begin collecting signatures Oct. 26, Elections BC says.
Vancouver is expected to turn cooler and cloudier through the end of August, with thunderstorm risk Thursday and Friday and increasing shower chances into the weekend.
A report says U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” a change Canada is not expected to recognize.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed 32-year-old goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout after his season in the KHL.
The Vancouver International Film Festival will run Oct. 1 to 11 with 162 films from 76 countries, expanded live programming and a spotlight on a new generation of German filmmakers.
Loblaw says it will restore country-of-origin signage in fresh-produce aisles and bring back tariff markers for affected U.S. products after shoppers raised concerns.
A Saskatchewan ticket won $1 million and a ticket sold in Atlantic Canada won $5 million in the Aug. 26 Lotto 6/49 draw; the $18-million Gold Ball prize went unclaimed.
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