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VIDEO: Robotic exoskeleton gives gift of walking to B.C. boy

VIDEO: Robotic exoskeleton gives gift of walking to B.C. boy

Max Labelle, 4, was diagnosed with hypotonia cerebral palsy at birth and has just enjoyed the sensation of walking thanks to the Trexo Robotics exoskeleton
B.C. Premier Eby says B.C. will 'not roll over' as tariffs arrive tomorrow

B.C. Premier Eby says B.C. will 'not roll over' as tariffs arrive tomorrow

Rustad demands immediate action on mine development and interprovincial trade to spur economy
Orca advocates sue federal ministers over lack of action on endangered whales

Orca advocates sue federal ministers over lack of action on endangered whales

Legal challenge by 6 conservation groups alleges feds have failed to make a timely emergency order
BC Hydro begins major seismic upgrade at Vancouver Island dam

BC Hydro begins major seismic upgrade at Vancouver Island dam

Campbell River's Ladore Dam upgrade is one of three in the works along the system
Cowichan Lake's Bald Mountain Park increases size by 75 hectares

Cowichan Lake's Bald Mountain Park increases size by 75 hectares

CVRD bought the land from Cowichan Lake Holdings Ltd.
Surrey murderer/former doctor Joseph Charalambous denied parole again

Surrey murderer/former doctor Joseph Charalambous denied parole again

Joseph Charalambous is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder for the contract killing of a teenaged patient in 1993
Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers disappointed with B.C. border closure

Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers disappointed with B.C. border closure

Hikers coming up north via the U.S. will no longer be able to continue into Manning Park
North Island First Nation re-elects chief councillor

North Island First Nation re-elects chief councillor

We Wai Kai First Nation has made 'great strides' in becoming financially independent in recent years: chief
North Cowichan wants speculation and vacancy taxes for affordable-housing initiatives

North Cowichan wants speculation and vacancy taxes for affordable-housing initiatives

Funding currently goes to BC Housing
Report states Indigenous tourism sector falling short of recovery goals

Report states Indigenous tourism sector falling short of recovery goals

Indigenous Tourism Association says sector has not rebounded same way others have post-COVID