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Health minister Osborne says B.C. recruited more than 140 health U.S. care staff
VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne says the province is “doing very well”…
B.C. public workers’ strike expands to liquor, cannabis distribution warehouses
DELTA — Liquor and cannabis warehouses in British Columbia are now behind picket lines as…
U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — An ostrich farm in British Columbia’s Interior whose birds face a…
Fugitive who allegedly helped inmate escape B.C. jail arrested in Spain, police say
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for his…
Aquilini grandson accuses family of ‘conspiracy’ to disinherit him
VANCOUVER — A member of the Aquilini family that owns the Vancouver Canucks NHL team…
B.C. RCMP officer testifies of hope for ‘balanced’ view of actions versus words
A British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over messages sent on a private group…
RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul charged with assault, choking, in B.C.
VICTORIA — One of the top RCMP officers in British Columbia has been charged with…
Humpback whale dead after ferry crew reports collision off B.C. coast
VICTORIA — A humpback whale has been found dead off the British Columbia coast after…
Party leader Rustad apologizes after ‘repeating rumour’ about B.C. Conservative woman
VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has apologized to his caucus after discussing a…
U.S. outdoor group in rough water as B.C. camping application upsets First Nations
A U.S.-based outdoor group has been paddling in British Columbia’s coastal waters for almost 30…
B.C. warns wildfire threats remain despite rain, cooler conditions in some places
VICTORIA — The BC Wildfire Service says the threat of new fires remains across much…
RCMP says helicopters buzzing B.C. ostrich farm are unrelated to cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Police say helicopters seen buzzing a British Columbia ostrich farm…
Avi Lewis launches NDP leadership bid as Heather McPherson prepares campaign
OTTAWA — Filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis officially announced his candidacy for the federal NDP…
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds awarded Vancouver’s highest honour in private ceremony
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver has bestowed its top honour on one of its…
Freeland called back to testify on BC Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard
Former transport minister Chrystia Freeland is being called back to a committee to testify after…
Picketing B.C. public sector workers attacked with bear spray: union
VICTORIA — The president of a union representing British Columbia’s public service workers says he…
B.C. man who claims he stabbed 3 on ‘God’s will’ isn’t responsible, lawyer says
VANCOUVER — The lawyer for the man accused of an attack at a Vancouver Chinatown…
Seven-month Vancouver Island transit strike ends after ‘deeply disruptive’ dispute
DUNCAN — A strike by transit workers in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley is over after…
B.C. wildfire season extending into fall until stormier weather arrives
VICTORIA — The BC Wildfire Service says fire season is expected to continue into the…
‘Uncle Osama’: Iran-born B.C. RCMP officer not offended by terrorist jokes
A British Columbia RCMP officer who was born in Iran says he wasn’t offended when…
B.C. Conservative Sturko is ‘deeply concerned’ about fake membership allegations
VICTORIA — A Conservative MLA says she is “deeply concerned” about allegations of improper membership…
No tsunami threat to B.C. after 7.8-magnitude quake off Russia
VANCOUVER — Authorities have announced there was no tsunami risk to British Columbia’s coast after…
B.C. chief raises concerns about Teck-Anglo merger’s effect on First Nations
OLIVER — A First Nations chief in the southern British Columbia Interior says he’s concerned…
Police cleared in fatal shooting of man escaping hospital in Abbotsford, B.C.
SURREY — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog has cleared an Abbotsford officer of wrongdoing in…