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Every day, in communities across Western Canada, Black Press Media’s award-winning journalists are telling stories that matter, sharing the information you need to make thoughtful, informed decisions. Arnold Lim / Black Press Media photo

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In more than 70 communities in Western Canada, Black Press Media is your window to what’s happening in your neighbourhood, your city and beyond, with stories told by experienced, accountable journalists. Arnold Lim / Black Press Media photo

Every neighbourhood has a story: We tell yours

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Matt Jauch of Marcraft Homes and Karly McLeod of Karly Kristina Design. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Best Custom Interior Design – HAVAN Awards

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

 

Assad Mecci and Colin Mochrie of 'HYPROV'. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: Colin Mochrie of ‘Whose Line’ brings HYPROV to B.C.

TODAY IN B.C.: Hypnotist Asad Mecci and improv legend create hilarious show

Assad Mecci and Colin Mochrie of 'HYPROV'. (Submitted photo)
Todd Best of Best Builders (left) with Ian McLean Architecture. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Best Environmental Home – HAVAN Awards

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Todd Best of Best Builders (left) with Ian McLean Architecture. (HAVAN photo)
Dr. Reka Gustafson, chief medical health officer for Vancouver Island. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: COVID, flu update with Dr. Reka Gustafson

TODAY IN B.C.: Health officer addresses common myths, evolving nature of pandemic

Dr. Reka Gustafson, chief medical health officer for Vancouver Island. (Submitted photo)
Wolfgang Depner, legislative reporter for Black Press Media. (File photo)

PODCAST: Wolfgang Depner reports from the B.C legislature

TODAY IN B.C.: SOGI, housing, safety issues highlight opening of session

Wolfgang Depner, legislative reporter for Black Press Media. (File photo)
Paul Rodgers of the bands; Free, Bad Company, and The Firm. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: Paul Rodgers of Free, Bad Company, one-on-one with new music

TODAY IN B.C.: New album ‘Midnight Rose’ is alright now

Paul Rodgers of the bands; Free, Bad Company, and The Firm. (Submitted photo)
Jim Smith of Smithwood Builders. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Jim Smith is HAVAN’s Custom Homebuilder of the Year

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Jim Smith of Smithwood Builders. (HAVAN photo)
Tyler Turner and Kayleen Vanderree compete in The Amazing Race Canada.. (Photo Courtesy of CTV)

PODCAST: Meet B.C.’s Tyler and Kayleen, from ‘The Amazing Race Canada’

TODAY IN B.C.: Vancouver Island couple conquered challenges and chased dreams

Tyler Turner and Kayleen Vanderree compete in The Amazing Race Canada.. (Photo Courtesy of CTV)
Jake Fry, Founder of Smallworks and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Housing Minister Kahlon discusses the Housing Supply Act

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Jake Fry, Founder of Smallworks and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. (HAVAN photo)
B.C. Official Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

PODCAST: One-on-one interview with BC United Leader Kevin Falcon

TODAY IN B.C.: Opposition Leader talks housing, carbon tax, ferries and more

B.C. Official Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. (Greg Sakaki photo)

PODCAST: Jagmeet Singh’s recipe for Affordable Groceries

TODAY IN B.C.: Federal NDP Leader proposes ‘Windfall Tax’ on corporate grocery chains

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. (Greg Sakaki photo)
Authors Kennedy Stewart and Margot Fedurok. (supplied photos)

PODCAST: Authors Kennedy Stewart and Margot Fedoruk discuss new books

TODAY IN B.C.: ‘Decrim’ and ‘Cooking Tips for Desperate Fishwives’

Authors Kennedy Stewart and Margot Fedurok. (supplied photos)
John Valiant, the author of ‘Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast’. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: The changing face of wildfires in a warming world

TODAY IN B.C.: Best-selling author John Vaillant details Fort McMurray tragedy and B.C. wildfires

John Valiant, the author of ‘Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast’. (Supplied photo)
A robotic diving robot is readied for a dive to the SS Pacific. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: Team prepares to salvage gold from sunken SS Pacific

TODAY IN B.C.: Ship wrecked during B.C. gold rush found off Washington State

A robotic diving robot is readied for a dive to the SS Pacific. (Supplied photo)
David Gogo brings a new single to the podcast entitled ‘You Used to Mean So Much To Me’. (File photo)

PODCAST: One-on-one with B.C. blues legend David Gogo

TODAY IN B.C.: Musician recalls travels of the ‘Blues Trail’, in southern U.S.

David Gogo brings a new single to the podcast entitled ‘You Used to Mean So Much To Me’. (File photo)
Lindsey Dixon, a BC pharmacist specializing in healthcare education. (supplied photo)

PODCAST: Lindsay Dixon explains New extended prescribing powers for BC Pharmacists

TODAY IN B.C.: Pharmacists can help with birth control, minor illnesses, ailments and more

Lindsey Dixon, a BC pharmacist specializing in healthcare education. (supplied photo)
Arnold Lim. (Black Press Media photo)

PODCAST: Arnold Lim, award-winning filmmaker and photojournalist

TODAY IN B.C.: Film ‘My Name is Arnold’ earns widespread accolades

Arnold Lim. (Black Press Media photo)
Tom Hooper of the ‘Grapes of Wrath’. (Tom Hooper Facebook photo)

PODCAST: Tom Hooper of legendary B.C. music group ‘Grapes of Wrath’

TODAY IN B.C.: Kelowna band hit the stage more than 40 years ago

Tom Hooper of the ‘Grapes of Wrath’. (Tom Hooper Facebook photo)