Thousands without power as high wind warnings posted throughout B.C.

by South Asian Star | Mar 25, 2026 | Local

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B.C. jewelry designer closing long-time store due to U.S. tariffs – BC

by South Asian Star | Mar 24, 2026 | Local

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A well-known jewelry store in North Vancouver is closing its doors. Keith Jack designs and sells handmade Celtic jewelry and despite surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, he says the tariffs hit him harder.“The tariffs...

Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite usage drops

by South Asian Star | Mar 24, 2026 | Stories

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Epic Games is cutting more than 1,000 jobs...

U.S. sanctions Vancouver company for alleged ties to Hezbollah

by South Asian Star | Mar 24, 2026 | World

A Vancouver company has been sanctioned by the United States government for its alleged ties to a $100-million network accused of financing Iran-backed Hezbollah. Seven Seas for International Trading and Logistics was added to the U.S. sanctions list in a move that...

Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19M US

by South Asian Star | Mar 24, 2026 | World

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A civil jury in California found Monday that...