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Canada's maple leaf flag turns 50 this weekend (VIDEO/TIMELINE)

Once a controversial new design, the maple leaf withstood a battle between Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and Lester B. Pearson

Feb 12, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

The Healing Tree: Vancouver now has 61 medical marijuana dispensaries (VIDEO)

B.C.'s biggest city now boasts over half of the country's 115 cannabis vendors, according to estimates.

Feb 10, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

Second Harper Lee novel to be published in July

At last: Harper Lee novel to be published in July, her first since 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

Feb 3, 2015 4:00 PM Read more >

Youth new face of gambling addiction, data shows

Younger people more at risk for problem gambling, target of new B.C. action

Feb 3, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Facebook blames glitch for global outage

Hourlong global outage at Facebook, Instagram blamed on internal glitch

Jan 27, 2015 2:00 PM Read more >

Oldest snake fossils discovered in museum

Oldest fossils found in London museum kick off quest for snakes with legs

Jan 27, 2015 10:00 AM Read more >

Part IV: Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health Problems – Which Came First?

Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by B.C. teenagers, writes Dr. David Smith.

Jan 20, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Part V: Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Dr. David Smith looks at the effects and symptoms of deadly illnesses like bulimia and anorexia nervosa.

Jan 20, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Squamish, B.C. named to New York Times' best travel for 2015 (with VIDEO)

Squamish and Quebec City were the only Canadian cities on the Times' 'To Do' list for 2015, which totalled 52 cities and destinations.

Jan 14, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Lieutenant Governor sponsors youth environment program

Grants available for teachers, youth educators to provide hands-on experience with community ecosystem projects

Jan 7, 2015 10:00 AM Read more >