Today's top headlines from CBC British Columbia

Today's top headlines from CBC British Columbia - 2025-07-10

Good afternoon, these are your top stories for Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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Serval owner says regulation and permitting for exotic cats is needed, not a full-on ban

July 10 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Sonu De'cruze worries a ban would force breeders and owners "underground," and that these exotic cats won't receive proper care because owners will be afraid to take them to the vet.

Vancouver council approves plan for future of Rupert and Renfrew neighbourhood, including 10K homes

July 10 , 2025 at 07:30:11 a.m. PDT • :

Vancouver city council has approved the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan, which envisions more than 10,000 new homes and 8,000 more permanent jobs in the neighbourhood.

'We're not doing our job': Richmond councillors push for more oversight of Olympic Oval

July 10 , 2025 at 05:00:08 a.m. PDT • :

Councillors in Richmond, B.C., are concerned about a lack of oversight of the city-owned Olympic Oval. Council says it will consider whether to cap the amount of money the city gives to the recreation centre.

The U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels

July 10 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Boycotts often wane over time as people lose interest and return to old habits. But many Canadians' resolve to boycott the U.S., and focus on Canadian products has remained strong, thanks to Trump's prolonged trade war.

Teacher in B.C. Interior suspended after telling girls he 'was not a pedophile': regulator

July 9 , 2025 at 05:23:36 p.m. PDT • :

The B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation has suspended a teacher in the province's Interior after he reportedly told Grade 11 girls that he was "not a pedophile" in fitness class and touched some of them, making them uncomfortable.

July 9 , 2025 at 09:00:02 p.m. PDT • :

Speed limit on Vancouver residential streets to be reduced to 30 km/h

July 8 , 2025 at 04:11:41 p.m. PDT • :

Hudson's Bay lender asks court to end lease deal with mall owner Ruby Liu

July 9 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

That white guy who can't get a job at Tim Hortons? He's AI

July 9 , 2025 at 09:36:18 p.m. PDT • :

Fishers in Lillooet, B.C., hook massive 700-pound sturgeon in Fraser River

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July 8 , 2025 at 04:43:37 p.m. PDT • :

B.C. man charged with murdering woman also convicted of choking on the day of the attack

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July 8 , 2025 at 10:28:40 a.m. PDT • :

Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper

July 8 , 2025 at 12:18:09 p.m. PDT • :

B.C. dog owner warns of algae bloom danger after pet dies following swim in Nicola Lake

July 9 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

5 expert tips to protect yourself from financial fraud when the banks won't

July 9 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Vancouver Art Gallery cutting staff, programming by about 30%

July 8 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

RBC tells customer she's responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam

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