Christmastime means gifts. And who better to deliver those gifts than good old Santa Claus? Thousands of gifts delivered to people around the world and eating thousands of cookies along the way. But we have some questions. How does he do all of that in just one night? #santa #explained Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

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The B.C. Real Estate Association says it's expecting a fairly even balance between the number of people selling and seeking homes in the province in 2025, although its chief economist says a couple of factors could still disrupt an otherwise "boring" upcoming year. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #housing #vancouverhousing #2025

Experts warn B.C. needs to do a better job mitigating the risks of deadly landslides. The calls come after a debris flow killed a Lions Bay resident and left another missing. Our Jon Hernandez has more on how future tragedies might be avoided. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #landslide #lionsbaylandslide #vancouverlandslide

This weekend is expected to be the busiest travel day of the season at YVR. The airport says it's anticipating 80,000 passengers on Saturday. Some travellers say they haven't had any trouble, while others are experiencing delays. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #YVR #Holidaytravel #winterholidays #vancouverairport

A woman who repeatedly impersonated a nurse — performing procedures on unsuspecting patients in four provinces — was sentenced Friday. Karin Larsen has more on the decision. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #Fakenurse #crimenews #Vancouvercrime

After days of saying he would not commit to helping take down the Trudeau government, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will bring forward a motion of non-confidence to topple the Liberal minority government. Lydia Miljan, a political science professor at the University of Windsor, tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot that Singh's move is a "last ditch effort" to gain political capital for the NDP ahead of an election. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #jagmeetsingh #trudeau #justintrudeau #ndp #cdnpoli #politics #liberals

On Friday's show: -- NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will bring forward a motion of non-confidence to bring down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in another blow to Trudeau's leadership as he shakes up his cabinet following finance minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation. We ask viewers what they think of Singh's move and what it means for the next election. -- With just days to go until Christmas, many are preparing to travel to see loved ones. We check on how travel is ramping up at Vancouver International Airport, and the impact of a janitors' strike at YVR. -- BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to talk about last-minute Christmas gifts for gardeners. To join the conversation, call us from noon PT on: Toll-free: 1-800-825-5950 Lower Mainland: 604-669-3733 Cellphone: # 690 #CBCVancouver #BCToday #britishcolumbia #livenews #livestream #bcpoli #bcnews #chrystiafreeland #freeland #justintrudeau #trudeau #resignation #politics #cdnpoli #finance #economy

CBC News has learned that one of two Central Saanich police officers charged with sexual assault Tuesday has died. Several police sources say 43-year-old Matthew Ball died by suicide on Tuesday. #vancouver #saanich #police Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

We look back to December 1988, when CBC reporter Mark Schnieder took a special Christmas trip up to the Wuikinuxv First Nation. The CBC’s Wameesh Hamilton then joins us to talk about Christmas traditions and Indigenous communities. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #indigenouspeoples #BCFirstnations #christmas

Kids at a Kelowna daycare got a lesson in giving this week. They helped fill backpacks with snacks, mittens and notes of encouragement for the local unhoused community. The child care centre behind the activity says it’s part of a larger effort to foster empathy and awareness. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #kids #kindness #holidayseason

After a strong start to the season, ski conditions on local B.C. mountains are looking pretty soggy heading into the winter break. But as Michelle Ghoussoub reports, experts say conditions can turn on a dime, and long-term forecasts are difficult to predict. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #skiing #skiseason #skiresort

Two municipalities are being singled out by the province for not meeting their housing targets. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says Oak Bay and West Vancouver have missed the mark on the one-year goals set about a year ago. Shivani Joshi has more on how the province plans to step in. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #housing #vancouverhousing

Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Dan Burritt for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #livenews

The CFL season ended last month. But this week, hundreds of players are releasing a power ranking of their teams, ranking how well they take care of on-field talent. As Liam Britten reports, the B.C. Lions may not like their place in the standings. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #BCLions #CFL #football #americanfootball

Nearly 700 people in British Columbia have been reported to have a vitamin C deficiency in the past decade, according to data obtained by CBC News, prompting doctors to raise questions about the prevalence of scurvy — a life-threatening disease thought to be a thing of the past — in the province. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #healthcare #health #vitaminc

In response to the Alberta is Calling campaign, the Business Council of B.C. launched a campaign called Stay With B.C., which aims to make people think twice before moving out of the province. Council president Laura Jones and host Amy Bell hear from a caller who moved to Alberta but did not find the expected economic opportunities there in his line of work. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #bc #bcexodus #alberta #staywithbc

Amy Bell is our host today. On Thursday's show: -- A campaign called Stay With B.C., launched by the Business Council of B.C., aims to make people think twice before moving out of province for economic or other reasons. Council president Laura Jones joins BC Today host Amy Bell as we ask viewers what it would take to convince people to stay. -- Holidays can be difficult for those without family and friends to spend them with. We ask viewers how they overcome loneliness during the holidays and how they find connection. To join the conversation, call us from noon PT on: Toll-free: 1-800-825-5950 Lower Mainland: 604-669-3733 Cellphone: # 690 #CBCVancouver #BCToday #britishcolumbia #livenews #livestream #bcpoli #bcnews #holidays #stayinbc #alberta #skilledworkers #holidayloneliness #loneliness

Two skiers and a snowboarder were rescued at Sun Peaks Resort last weekend. They were discovered out of bounds but safe, thanks to Kamloops Search and Rescue and cutting-edge drone technology. Shelley Joyce met up with the project manager for Hummingbird Drones, who was working on the night of the rescue. #drone #rescue #infrared Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Dan Burritt for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #livenews