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CBC
20-05-2025
- CBC
South Vancouver neighbourhood creates tighter bond in tragedy aftermath
Three weeks after the Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy, residents of South Vancouver's Fraser Street neighbourhood continue to mourn. As Baneet Braich reports, locals say the heartache has created a tighter bond in their close knit community.
CBC
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Celebrate cinema and social impact with CBC at Sundar Prize Film Festival
CBC is a proud partner of the 2nd Annual Sundar Prize Film Festival – an inspiring celebration of cinema that sparks meaningful conversations, amplifies underrepresented voices, and champions social impact. From April 10 to 13, 2025 at SFU Surrey and Landmark Cinemas Guildford, this festival will feature a diverse slate of 54 films, panels, and special events that shine a light on stories of empowerment and transformation. This year's four-day festival centres around the theme "Life in Motion: Journeys of Growth and Discovery." Highlights include a Vaisakhi Special Screening featuring Vancouver Canucks player Arshdeep Bains, multiple 2SLGBTQ+ films, a compelling Indigenous spotlight, and more. Join CBC's Baneet Braich on Sunday, April 13 at the screening of —an inspiring documentary that showcases the power of Indigenous leadership in restoring sustainable farming practices.
CBC
06-03-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake 'lightly felt' in Victoria
Social Sharing A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded around 60 kilometres south of Victoria on Wednesday, officials say, in what is the latest quake to be felt in southwest B.C. over the last two weeks. Earthquakes Canada says the quake's epicentre was in Olympic National Park in Washington state, and it struck around 4:18 p.m. PT. The agency says that there were no reports of damage due to the shaker, and none would be expected. The quake was "lightly felt" in Victoria, according to Earthquakes Canada. Officials say anyone who felt the quake should fill out the Earthquakes Canada " Did you feel it?" form. WATCH | Should you be concerned about so many earthquakes in a short span of time? Multiple earthquakes in a short time. Should you be worried? 2 days ago Duration 3:05 Southwestern British Columbia has experienced several small but noticeable earthquakes over the past few weeks. Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe explains why these tremors do not increase or decrease the likelihood of a larger earthquake. Wednesday's quake comes after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Sechelt on Feb. 21 and a 5.0-magnitude quake on Feb. 24 off the coast of Port Alice on northern Vancouver Island. A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was also reported near Sidney on March 3, in what has been a particularly seismically active winter for southwest B.C. WATCH | Why some may not get emergency alerts after a quake: Why you might not get an earthquake alert during an emergency 1 day ago Duration 3:56 Southwestern British Columbia has experienced several small but noticeable earthquakes over the past few weeks. For some it's raising questions about how to be better prepared. CBC's Baneet Braich looked into the Earthquake Early Warning system and how to better ensure it works for you.
CBC
04-03-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Why you might not get an earthquake alert during an emergency
Southwestern British Columbia has experienced several small but noticeable earthquakes over the past few weeks. For some it's raising questions on how to be better prepared. CBC's Baneet Braich looked into the Earthquake Early Warning system and how to better ensure it works for you.
