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CBC
28-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Candlelight vigil held for teen who was stabbed in Abbotsford park
Dozens gathered in Abbotsford's Larch Park to light candles and remember 15-year-old Billy Ledoux. He died Sunday after being stabbed, despite life-saving efforts by bystanders and first responders. As Meera Bains reports, his death has shaken the community.
CBC
10-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
U.S. energy giant to buy Canada's Parkland oil refinery in $12.6B deal
A U.S. company is making a bid to buy Calgary-based Parkland Corporation for $12.6 billion. The deal would include Parkland's refinery in Burnaby and could mean the loss of nearly 200 jobs. As Meera Bains reports, the bid has some concerned about Canada's fuel security.
CBC
09-05-2025
- CBC
Public safety top of mind for summer festival organizers after Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy
Organizers of East Vancouver's Italian Day on the Drive have expressed confidence in the city police's ability to implement a suitable safety plan for this year's event. It follows the tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival last month. As CBC's Meera Bains reports, safety and security are the top priority for an event expected to attract 100,000 visitors.
CBC
16-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
2SLGBTQ+ refugee advocate Chris Morrissey dead at 82
A trailblazer who advocated for immigrants and refugees from the 2SLGBTQ+ community is being remembered by friends and community members after her death on Monday. Chris Morrissey was known for challenging Canadian immigration laws to recognize same sex couples, as well as her recent advocacy on behalf of seniors. Meera Bains has more on what she accomplished.
CBC
19-03-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla as exhibitor amid safety concerns
The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed Tesla from its event this week. As Meera Bains reports, the show's executive director says the electric carmaker was asked to withdraw because the expo's "primary concern" was for the safety of workers, exhibitors and those attending the event.
