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The U.S. is considering a federal tax incentive for films. How might that affect Canada?

Amid the buzz surrounding the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a federal tax incentive to keep film production in the U.S. instead of seeing it move to other countries – calling out Canada by name. But is it fair to frame the Hollywood exodus as Canada taking jobs from the U.S.?

85-year-old man killed by stray bullet inside Burnaby home, investigators say

An 85-year-old man found dead in his Burnaby home is believed to be an innocent victim who was struck by a stray bullet, according to the Integrated Homicide Investigative Team (IHIT).

Canada 'will NEVER be the 51st state. Sorry!': B.C. premier unveils new border welcome signs

B.C. Premier David Eby unveiled new welcome signs for U.S. border crossings at a Tuesday press conference, which he says reflect a message from his government: "Welcome to British Columbia, Canada. Strong, proud, and will NEVER be the 51st state. Sorry!"

Vancouver police officer denies fraud, theft allegations, says he will let the evidence speak for itself

Kal Dosanjh, a high-profile Vancouver police officer accused of defrauding at least 19 victims of a total of more than $3 million, denied the allegations in a statement Tuesday.

Vancouver mayoral candidate William Azaroff steps down, making room for the Green's Pete Fry

William Azaroff said he has heard "how scared people are of another Ken Sim and ABC majority," and that part of his decision to step down Tuesday is to keep only one progressive candidate on the ballot.

Vancouver man says traffic calming measures leaving people 'barricaded in their own neighbourhood'

"If you live in the neighbourhood, you can’t get out of the neighbourhood,” says 50-year Hastings-Sunrise resident Tom Siracusa.

Telus goes after former employee who allegedly defrauded company of over $1M

B.C. telecommunications giant Telus is suing a former director who allegedly defrauded the company by using corporate credit cards to buy over 2,500 items worth over $1.09 million and resell them.

Not all schools stock epinephrine devices. Food Allergy Canada wants that to change

Food Allergy Canada says Alberta is the only province that legislates all schools to stock epinephrine devices that aren't designated for a particular student.

After years of commuting, students in 3 Gitxsan communities have a high school of their own

A new high school serving three Gitxsan communities in northwestern B.C. has officially opened, giving students the chance to complete grades 8 to 12 closer to home in a school rooted in Gitxsan culture, language and community.

Parents should watch for signs of anxiety as new school year starts, Fraser Health says

As schools open their doors across the province, Fraser Health is encouraging parents to support students as they adjust to the school year and the anxiety that it can bring.

Why thousands are paying to watch people play Dungeons & Dragons live

The growing world of "actual play" is taking tabletop role-playing games from living rooms and online streaming to sold-out theatres. Performers and scholars say its appeal lies in the unpredictability and intimacy of seeing characters and storytelling take shape in real time while prioritizing identity and community.

14 Canadian books longlisted for $100K Giller Prize — including 2 by B.C. authors

This year's longlist includes Michelle Good, Patrick deWitt, Wayne Johnston and Mai Nguyen. The $100,000 award annually recognizes the best in Canadian fiction.

Vancouver wraps Granville Street pedestrian zone, with hopes it will return

Labour Day marks the final day of Vancouver's Granville Street pedestrian zone, but the city is already facing calls to bring it back next summer.

2 homes in abandoned Sechelt neighbourhood destroyed by arson, fire department says

Two of 14 abandoned homes in Sechelt's Seawatch subdivision, which has been fenced off since 2019 due to sinkholes, have burned down.

Province rejects calls to install rescue equipment at B.C. lakes, despite surge in drownings

So far this year, 42 people have drowned in B.C.

Police watchdog probing Surrey, B.C., crash that left driver, pedestrian in hospital

B.C.'s civilian police watchdog was deployed to Surrey on Monday, following a collision that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.

A timeline of Metro Vancouver's $3.86B wastewater treatment plant

A wastewater treatment plant under construction in B.C.'s most populated region is six years beyond its original completion date and more than five times over budget. Here’s what’s important to know about it.

Back to school in B.C. means addressing the 'summer slide' of literacy for some

This fall, some kids will be learning to read for the first time while others will be looking at books for the first time in months.

Dedicated dyslexia facility to open next year, but advocates say support should exist in B.C. public schools

As the Centre for Dyslexia is set to open its first dedicated facility in Vancouver next fall, education experts and advocates are raising concerns that the province isn’t doing enough to support students with dyslexia.

B.C. labour leaders flag worker struggles amid U.S. trade war ahead of Labour Day

As Labour Day approaches, two of B.C.'s labour leaders are reminding the Canadian government of just how hard local industries and workers have been hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.