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$70 million jackpot and 58 single prizes of $1 million can be won in interprovincial lottery

COVID-19 update for June 15: No deaths reported in B.C. as active cases fall | Travel restrictions lift, larger gatherings allowed starting today | Cases and hospitalizations continue to drop | More than 250,000 people register in Alberta's $1-million vaccine lotto

Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C.

SFU grad student overcomes life-threatening fall to receive degree

Erik Brinkman is receiving a graduate business degree after his lower body was shattered by a four-storey fall in Cancun in 2019

B.C. brings back day-pass system at five popular parks

The day pass system was introduced last summer to curb a pandemic-fuelled surge in demand

Kelowna SPCA says someone threw Ivy the kitten from moving vehicle

B.C. SPCA is asking the public for help covering the medical costs of a seven-week-old kitten

Trudeau, Canadian delegation check-in to quarantine hotel after overseas trip

Trudeau’s office has said the prime minister, as well as his official delegation, will follow all the same COVID-19 travel rules being asked of Canadians

Socialite reopens $100-million divorce case, claims $79,000 a month isn't enough

Libbie Mugrabi claims she signed the separation agreement "under duress" and that her judgment was clouded due to antidepressants

What happened at China's Taishan nuclear reactor?

The probe comes after CNN reported that the U.S. government was assessing a report of a leak at the Taishan power station

Green leader Annamie Paul facing no-confidence motion from party brass

The move to dethrone Annamie Paul follows months of internal strife over the party’s direction and her stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Trump to visit U.S.-Mexico border with Texas governor

The number of migrants arriving at the border has reached the highest monthly levels in two decades

Vancouver cannabis store ordered to pay Subway $40,000 for name infringement

Federal Court of Canada says Subway's registered signage, colour and font was copied by the unlicensed cannabis store on Clark Drive

Canadian home sales, prices drop from the month before amid buyer fatigue

Home sales fall 7.4% in May from April, while the average selling price was down 1.1%

Terrace Walmart going 100 per cent self-serve checkout

Walmart Canada said it will remove the Terrace store's traditional belted checkout lanes in favour of self-checkout counters starting late summer.

Vaughn Palmer: 'Height of hubris' allowed cruise ship bill to pass B.C. by

Opinion: You might think after all his missteps, Premier Horgan would have developed some humility on the issue

Coastal logging needs old-growth for at least next decade, forester says

Registered professional forester Garry Merkel said forest companies told him and co-author Al Gorley while working on the review that they all have long-term plans to phase out dependency on old-growth in roughly 10 to 20 years.

Vaughn Palmer: B.C.'s UNDRIP plan requires much broader consultation

Opinion: At some point, the broader public should be consulted as many of the goals are far-reaching for everyone.

Tasha Kheiriddin: The world's love affair with Justin Trudeau ends on a sour note

Opinion: How far Canada’s golden boy has fallen since he first burst on the scene.

Vaughn Palmer: 'Height of hubris' allowed cruise ship bill to pass B.C. by

Opinion: You might think after all his missteps, Premier Horgan would have developed some humility on the issue

Ian Mulgrew: Controversial RCMP 'choke-hold' incidents questioned in B.C.

Analysis: Concerns about more than 100 incidents involving the problematic Vascular Neck Restraint have been raised

Letters to The Sun, June 15, 2021: True extent of damage to Indigenous people in Canada lies beyond unmarked graves in Kamloops

Opinion: Letters to The Vancouver Sun, June 15, 2021.

Canada take gift from Haiti and move on to final round of World Cup qualifying

BARNES: CFL, players' association, do more than talk about talking

“Going back to 2019, 2020 and 2021, there sure have been a lot of discussions between the two groups.”

2021-22 Western Hockey League season to begin Oct. 1

The Western Hockey League plans to begin its 2021-22 regular season, calling for 68 games per team, on Oct. 1.

Canucks: Comparables could shed some light on Alex Edler contract extension

'I’ve been fortunate to play my whole career here and I’ve always said I like it here.' — UFA defenceman Alex Edler

Monday night in Vegas: Worst night since The Hangover

Here's hoping the sequel goes better.

Q&A: A dramatic bit of B.C. history plays out in Pinkerton's and the Hunt for Simon Gunanoot

Vancouver author Geoff Mynett readers back to the beginning the 20th century for a fascinating manhunt

Harvey Weinstein to be extradited to California to face rape, assault charges

L.A. prosecutors plan to extradite Weinstein this summer so he can face an 11-count indictment accusing him of attacking five women from 2004 to 2013.

Roger Waters rejects Mark Zuckerberg's offer of 'huge amount of money' to use Pink Floyd song

The rocker has made it clear he's not a fan of the Facebook CEO and co-founder, calling him 'one of the most powerful idiots in the world'

Playwright's latest is 'a provocation' for this year's Indian Summer Festival

Anosh Irani is one of the guests at this year’s Indian Summer Festival.

Actor, LGBTQ+ advocate Tommy Dorfman sounds off on self-love

Actor, writer and advocate stars in new Self Love Uprising and Pride 2021 campaigns for The Body Shop.

Restaurant review: From concession stand to Boat Shed

The Boat Shed

Father’s Day gift ideas 2021: For the tech dads

The best gadgets for every budget.

Eileen Gu dishes on new Tiffany & Co. campaign

Self-described "jewelry fiend" Eileen Gu joins actors Tracee Ellis Ross and Anya Taylor-Joy in latest Tiffany T1 campaign, titled Give Me the T.

Recipes: Six Father's Day eats to treat dad

Serve dad a dish that will make him smile this Father's Day with one of these delicious savoury recipes.

Five tips to build the ultimate charcuterie board for Father's Day

Laura Hashemi, CEO and creative director of Vancouver-based The Graze Company, dishes her top tips.

Sold (Bought): North Van home designed for family life and entertaining

This three-year-young Edgemont Village home was finished to exacting standards with attention to detail throughout.

Ledingham McAllister launches first buildings in Burnaby master-planned community

When complete, the project will comprise 29 towers and 46 low-rise buildings for a total of up to 12,000 homes, some of them rentals.

The Home Front: Internal courtyards, atriums offer a connection to nature

It's the opposite of investing in a front or backyard, but reflects a desire to look inwards, says Michael Leckie, principal architect at Leckie Studio Architecture + Design.

Brian Minter: Fragrance is one of the most powerful triggers that can bring back memories of gardens

Opinion: Fragrance adds so much value to our plantings, but it can be difficult to find in just one plant, especially when you want a longer blooming period.

The non-market housing approach

Part two in the debate over Vancouver’s rental shortage

COVID-19: Tourism bookings start increasing as B.C. opens up

Tourism bookings on the rise in B.C. and Indigenous start to reopen but shortage of workers means different travel experiences than before COVID-19

Day tripping: Kayaking Victoria Harbour

Harbour seals are a friendly and curious sort and love to follow paddlers.

Hotel Intel: Réflexion chalets mirror the beauty of Charlevoix

“The mirrored chalets ... disappear in their surroundings,” said one of the property's developers. “It’s a harmonious integration into the forest.”

Hotel Intel: Boisé Rivière surrounded by nature in Eastern Townships

The updated property in Bolton East boasts an exceptional setting.

A toast to Plymouth

COVID-19 crushes Mayflower party, but city set to fete epic voyage.

What are the consequences of lying on your auto insurance application? open in new tab

Fraud charges, denied claims, cancelled policy, and more

Buy It! Ken Block's iconic 914-hp Hoonitruck is now up for grabs open in new tab

The tire-shredding star of Gymkhana 10 can be yours (for an undisclosed, likely steep price)

A century on, Lincoln sees boutique dealerships and EVs in its future open in new tab

The American luxury brand will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year

That's Bananas: Jeep could put Gorilla Glass in Wrangler, Gladiator, say reports open in new tab

The smartphone-based tough-glass option would add even more off-road cred

Toyota teases Tundra tech, suggests an 'iForce MAX' V6 engine is coming open in new tab

The truck should debut later this year, and it's a good bet a hybrid is in the cards

Types of headaches and how to treat them open in new tab

What to know about migraines, tension headaches, clusters and more

I'm a dietitian and I love bread. Here's why open in new tab

While recent low-carb crazes have put bread on the back-burner for some, there's a lot that good about a high quality loaf

Practical COVID herd immunity may be within reach open in new tab

While we may not be free of COVID-19, we can be confident that in the not-too-distant future it will be manageable

Steps to push back against stroke risk amid the pandemic open in new tab

Dr. Gordon Ko offers advice about living well during a time of lockdowns and endless time online

What it feels like: My son has sideroblastic anemia open in new tab

'They told us the plan and the official transplant date. That was surreal. I couldn't believe what I was hearing'