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• Border-crossing for boosters: Some frustrated B.C. residents heading to U.S. for more vaccine

  With limited access to second boosters at home, a growing number of British Columbians have been considering a trip into Washington state for a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

  

• Rattlesnake rescued by B.C. road crews

  Crews working to rebuild B.C.'s Highway 8 encountered a relatively rare rattlesnake Monday.

  

• Why has Vancouver seen a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes? Expert says pandemic not the only factor

  The COVID-19 pandemic may have marked a significant increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in Metro Vancouver, but one expert from the University of British Columbia says the Asian community has been blamed for other issues in the past, like housing costs.

• 'It's challenging': Surrey home destroyed in early morning fire

  A Surrey home was destroyed after an early morning fire on 100 Avenue near 174A Street.

• Here's where alcohol will be permitted in Vancouver parks this summer

  Those visiting Vancouver's parks will be permitted to consume alcohol in select green spaces again this year as the city's park board unanimously approved another pilot project Monday night.

• Should transit be free in B.C. while gas prices soar? Green leader calls for relief

  The B.C. Greens are calling on the provincial NDP to make public transit free for the next four months as gas prices hit an all-time high and the costs of living continue to increase.

• N.B. police officer who fatally shot Chantel Moore during wellness check testifies at inquest

  The police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Indigenous woman during a wellness check in Edmundston, N.B., two years ago says he doesn't know why things escalated so quickly.

• 'Devastating': Vancouver dad's tweet about son's empty birthday party strikes nerve

  A Vancouver dad whose son is on the autism spectrum took to social media to share how painful it was to see only one classmate at his birthday party. Now, he's receiving a flood of support that he hopes marks the start of an important conversation.

• Trudeau says inviting Iran to Vancouver soccer friendly is not 'a very good idea'

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a soccer friendly between Canada and Iran next month in Vancouver is ill-advised. The merits of hosting Iran were raised by a reporter, citing families who had lost loved ones on Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.

• West Coast Trail hiker who lost eye on hike now fighting brain infection

  A West Coast Trail hiker remains in hospital after losing his eye in a fall and developing a brain infection. His son says they're determined to one day return and finish the hike.

• Refund requests for COVID-19 travel cancellations dismissed by B.C. tribunal

  Multiple travellers seeking refunds for trips cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic recently had their complaints dismissed by a B.C. tribunal.

• B.C. resident facing charges for allegedly feeding bears, coyotes for 'months': conservation officers

  A resident of British Columbia could face charges for allegedly feeding bears and coyotes in West Vancouver, provincial conservation officers say.

• Death metal band with drummer from Oak Bay, B.C., wins Juno award

  "Death metal is just about as far away from Oak Bay as you can get," says the drummer for Archspire, who's from the island and is celebrating the band's 2022 Juno award win.

• Dozens of cats, kittens rescued from 'extremely unsanitary' B.C. home littered with feces

  The B.C. SPCA has rescued dozens of cats and kittens from a Surrey home where they were allegedly subjected to “extremely unsanitary” conditions.

• Metro Vancouver fresh food bank sees 10-fold surge in demand during pandemic

  A Metro Vancouver food bank program that provides fresh groceries to people in need is serving 10 times more families than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.

• B.C. liberal leader slams $800M museum 'vanity project' on first day in legislature

  British Columbia Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon said that if elected premier he would halt plans to build a new Royal B.C. Museum, calling it a “billion-dollar vanity project” after he took his seat in the legislature.

• B.C. northern spotted owl breeding program welcomes new chick

  For now, you can just call her Chick D-22. She’s a rare northern spotted owl being raised by foster parents Bella and Jay in B.C.

• Metro Vancouver in for another round of wet, windy weather

  People in Metro Vancouver are being told to brace for strong winds and heavy rain starting Tuesday evening.

• Suspect arrested, charged after 2 women groped in downtown Vancouver

  A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged after two women were groped in a busy area of downtown Vancouver in broad daylight.

• Endangered whales featured in Canada Post's latest stamps series

  Canada Post unveiled a new line of stamps Monday that are meant to raise awareness of the plight of five endangered species of whales.