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Canadian technology could be used to mine the deep seas, but there's growing alarm over the risks | CBC News

In dark waters near Collingwood, Ont., a giant yellow machine with metallic claws precisely snatches tiny rock balls from the lakebed, kicking up sediment with each grab. While it looks like a claw game at an arcade, for Impossible Metals, it's a demonstration of the technology the company plans to use more than 10,000 kilometres away, to mine mineral-rich nodules from the Pacific Ocean seabed. But for some scientists, it is a concerning signal of the push for more deep-sea mining.
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North Vancouver RCMP warn of scam targeting seniors | CBC News

North Vancouver RCMP have noticed a recent spike in fraud targeting seniors. On May 15, 2025, police say an older woman was contacted by someone impersonating a financial institution fraud investigator. The woman was told that fraudulent purchases had been made on her account and that the chips on her cards had to be checked. She then handed them over to someone who visited her residence and claimed to be from her bank.
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B.C. Ferries prepares for busy summer as it maintains aging fleet | CBC News

Officials with B.C. Ferries say they are preparing for the upcoming May long weekend and a busy summer season ahead. B.C. Ferries called last summer their busiest season ever, and said they're expecting even higher demand this year as they deal with an increasingly complex operating environment. "We are working with aging vessels and terminal infrastructure, and this means that we have to plan for worst-case scenarios to protect service," said Stephen Jones, vice-president of engineering with B.C. Ferries.
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Nisga'a Nation celebrates 25 years of self-governance under 1st modern-day treaty in B.C. | CBC News

It's been 25 years since the first modern-day treaty in B.C. came into effect, releasing the Nisga'a Nation from the bounds of the Indian Act and allowing it to make its own decisions for its land and people. Brought into force on May 11, 2000, the landmark Nisga'a Treaty has been seen by many as a major milestone on the path to reconciliation in B.C. It was also the first treaty in Canada to directly recognize a First Nation's inherent right to self-government.
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B.C. film industry expresses concern over latest U.S. tariff threat | CBC News

Those in B.C.'s film industry are preparing for what could be significant consequences from U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat. On Sunday, Trump posted on social media to announce that he's authorized officials to impose a 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside the U.S. — including Canada. While details about this proposal are scarce, industry stakeholders in B.C. are expressing concern for the province's film and television industry.
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What the loss of the Bay means for Vancouver | CBC News

Hudson's Bay, Canada's oldest company, started its liquidation this week." The Bay building is almost 100 years old, it's Class A heritage, and I think it's an incredibly important building to the downtown," said Vancouver Coun. Mike Klassen. While the Bay initially filed for creditor protection with the intention of restructuring, the majority of its stores are now shutting down and have begun clearing their inventories.
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TransLink announces 4% fare increase for 2025 | CBC News

The TransLink board of directors has approved an average fare increase of four per cent, which will take effect on July 1, 2025. It's the highest increase since the start of the pandemic, with single-zone fares increasing 15 cents from $3.20 to $3.35. Two-zone fares will increase by 20 cents to $4.85, and three-zone fares will rise by 25 cents to $6.60. Fare increases were cancelled in 2020 as the pandemic hit and held at an average increase of 2.3 per cent per year from 2021 to 2024.
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Why 3 First Nations leaders say talk about Canadian sovereignty should include Indigenous perspectives | CBC News

Mark Carney visited Nunavut on Tuesday on his first official trip as prime minister. While there, Carney said, "Canada is strong when we recognize Indigenous Peoples as the original stewards of this land, who remind us of the deep roots from which we grow and underscore the values to which we aspire." During the same visit, he announced military investments to strengthen Canada's presence and sovereignty in the Arctic. Talk about Canadian sovereignty — in the context of threats by U.S. President Donald Trump — and questions about what this means for Indigenous sovereignty and reconciliation are what brought together a Thursday morning panel discussion with Indigenous leaders Kory Wilson, Melanie Mark and Val Napoleon on CBC's The Early Edition.
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Best Bird in B.C. contest returns for a second year | CBC News

The Wildlife Rescue Association's Best Bird in B.C. contest is back for a second year, with 32 birds and five rounds of voting. Wildlife Rescue co-executive director Linda Bakker considers last year a "huge success," with people actively engaged in picking their favourite birds — ultimately choosing the Anna's hummingbird as last year's champion. This year, the Wildlife Rescue team was looking at doing something different and asked its staff and volunteers to vote on what types of birds they'd lik...
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B.C. to cancel secondary-suite incentive program | CBC News

The B.C. government is cancelling a secondary-suite incentive program that it started in 2023 to entice homeowners to build additional units. In a statement, the government blamed "uncertain financial times" for the decision, and said it won't be accepting any new applications after March 30. It added that the federal government has committed to implementing a similar program, and that the province didn't want to duplicate efforts. B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon told CBC News that they're revie...
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Snow farming might help the ski industry survive global warming | CBC News

Following last winter, one of the warmest on record, some ski hills and nordic centres may want to look into snow farming — the practice of stockpiling snow to extend the season. Canada was one of the pioneers in a technique now used around the world, which actually has nothing to do with crops or livestock. Snow farming can mean a few different things, from redirecting snow in the winter to stockpiling it over the summer. But unlike artificial snowmaking, these techniques work even if there isn't...
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Delta, B.C., council writes letter to province over 'unacceptable' weekend ER closures | CBC News

Delta council has written to the province after the Metro Vancouver community's emergency room was closed for two consecutive nights over the weekend. Fraser Health said that the closure on Saturday and Sunday nights at Delta Hospital was due to physician staffing challenges. Mayor George Harvie called an emergency council meeting on Monday night to discuss the ER closures, and councillors unanimously adopted three motions.
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The power of the Indigenous vote in U.S. elections | CBC Radio

On Nov. 5, 2024, America elected the forty-seventh President of the United States of America. In the months leading up to the U.S. election, there was a lot of analysis about the Black vote, the Latino vote and a variety of other swing voter groups. Meanwhile, mainstream media coverage on the Native American vote was limited. A few days after the election, CBC's Unreserved gathered a panel of voting rights activists to hear their message to voters.
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This veteran decolonized Remembrance Day events to honour Indigenous military service | CBC Radio

[I produced this segment] If you attend a Remembrance Day service at the Beausoleil First Nation, expect a decolonized ceremony. Instead of O Canada to start things off, an honour drum song will be offered. Jeff Monague was the driving force behind this and other ceremonial changes, because "history has basically erased us as veterans," he told Unreserved's Rosanna Deerchild.
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