Omicron subvariant BA.2 increasing in Canada and around the world

Omicron subvariant BA.2 increasing in Canada and around the world

Researchers suggest the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron could be more transmissible than its counterpart. Mark McAllister finds out how many cases have been detected in Canada so far and its impact on COVID-19 recovery.

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Vancouver mayor criticized for converting boardroom into gym

Vancouver mayor criticized for converting boardroom into gym

A boardroom next to the mayor’s office at Vancouver City Hall, has been converted into a makeshift gym. As Jack Morse reports, one city councillor is calling out the mayor over his part in the changes.

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Footage of Vancouver synagogue arson suspect released by police

Footage of Vancouver synagogue arson suspect released by police

Vancouver Police have released footage of a man believed to have set fire at the Schara Tzedeck Synagogue last month. VPD encourages anyone with information to come forward in hopes of identifying the arson suspect. Kate Walker reports.

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Canadian workers happier in the month of June

Canadian workers happier in the month of June

A new poll shows Canadian workers are generally happy. However, as Lauren Stallone reports, younger workers are reporting a higher rate of dissatisfaction because of financial stress.

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WestJet CEO: union “divorced from reality”

WestJet CEO: union “divorced from reality”

The union representing WestJet mechanics have served strike notice, meaning workers could be off the job Friday night. The airline’s CEO says their offer is raises of 22% over 4 years, something any other union would accept.

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Footage of Vancouver synagogue arson suspect released by police

Footage of Vancouver synagogue arson suspect released by police

Vancouver Police have released footage of a man believed to have set fire at the Schara Tzedeck Synagogue last month. VPD encourages anyone with information to come forward in hopes of identifying the arson suspect. Kate Walker reports.

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Guide dog puppy raisers needed in B.C.

Guide dog puppy raisers needed in B.C.

About 20 young dogs and their human volunteers took a ride around Stanley Park Tuesday on a horse-drawn carriage. As Jack Morse reports, it’s part of an effort to raise awareness about the need for volunteer puppy raisers.

Vancouver police sunset beach sweeps raise questions

Vancouver police sunset beach sweeps raise questions

A photo of the VPD clearing people from Sunset Beach over the weekend has gone viral. As Lauren Stallone reports, some residents and one city councillor say police shouldn’t be taking such a heavy-handed approach to patrolling the beach.

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Oilers fans in Florida hold heads up high despite Game 7 loss

Oilers fans in Florida hold heads up high despite Game 7 loss

Oilers fans who made the trip down to Florida for Game 7 were sad to see Edmonton lose. But they told Darcy Ropchan about feeling proud of the players, and hopeful for the future.

Car dealerships unhappy as B.C. changes EV rebate threshold

Car dealerships unhappy as B.C. changes EV rebate threshold

B.C. has made significant changes to the provincial EV rebate program. As Jack Morse reports, some car dealerships say the new changes will make it harder for people to be able to afford an electric vehicle.