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U.S. challenges wine sales in B.C., seeks shelf space for American producers
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s decision to sell only B.C. wines in grocery stores appears to…
B.C. set record for drug overdose deaths last year, appeals for federal help
VICTORIA – More than 900 people died in British Columbia last year from illicit drug…
Avalanche warning issued for parts of northern British Columbia and Alberta
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – A special avalanche warning has been issued for parts of northern British…
Jury begins deliberations for accused human smugglers linked to MV Sun Sea
VANCOUVER – The fate of four men accused of using a derelict cargo ship to…
B.C. Mountie who bought cocaine is handed conditional discharge
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A former Mountie from the Kamloops, B.C., detachment will not be serving…
Mounties seize marijuana, cash in Chilliwack, B.C., dial-a-dope bust
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Police say an alleged dial-a-dope ring has been shut down in Chilliwack,…
Vancouver golf courses set to reopen after unprecedented 7-week closure
VANCOUVER – There have more than just the usual hazards on Vancouver’s public golf courses…
Canucks captain Henrik Sedin records 1,000th NHL point with goal against Luongo
VANCOUVER – Henrik Sedin beat a friend and former teammate for the 1,000th point of…
North Vancouver mountain peak named for deceased search and rescue volunteer
VANCOUVER – A mountain peak on British Columbia’s North Shore is being named in honour…
B.C. Premier Christy Clark no longer receiving stipend from party
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s premier says she is no longer receiving an annual stipend from…
Sedin beats Luongo for 1,000th NHL point as Canucks down Panthers 2-1
VANCOUVER – Henrik Sedin couldn’t have scripted his milestone moment any better. The Vancouver captain…
First responders call for national strategy to tackle PTSD crisis
VANCOUVER – Natalie Harris was afraid to fall asleep. As a young paramedic in Barrie,…
Nine-year-old dead following crash on Vancouver Island: RCMP
SHAWNIGAN LAKE, B.C. – Police say a child has died following a single-vehicle collision on…
Alberta’s Colton Goller improves to 3-0 at Canadian junior championships
VICTORIA – Alberta’s Colton Goller moved to 3-0 at the Canadian junior curling championships on…
Vancouver’s housing market third most expensive in the world: survey
VANCOUVER – An annual international survey rates Vancouver as the third least affordable housing market…
Federal Court of Appeal dismisses First Nations’ challenge of B.C.’s Site C dam
VANCOUVER – The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a legal challenged filed by two…
Vancouver Park Board asks for options before deciding on cetacean plebiscite
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Park Board has delayed a decision about a possible plebiscite regarding…
Vancouver Police strategy targets mental health, drug crisis, high-tech tools
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Police Department has unveiled a five-year strategic plan aimed at improving…
B.C. launches aboriginal family court program to reduce indigenous kids in care
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – British Columbia hopes to reduce the over-representation of indigenous children in…
Acclaimed actor, director and playwright Joy Coghill-Thorne dead at 90
VANCOUVER – Acclaimed Canadian actor, director and playwright Joy Coghill-Thorne has died at age 90.…
Health minister says B.C. can’t wait for Ottawa’s approval during drug crisis
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s health minister says the province’s overdose prevention sites and at least…
Vancouver council debates where to spend opioid-crisis tax dollars
VANCOUVER – Councillors in Vancouver are mulling how to spend about $3.5 million in tax…
Police investigating shooting and related car crash in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Police say two men have been taken to hospital following a shooting…
Lack of strategy for senior prisoners raises human rights issues: advocates
VANCOUVER – Convicted killer Francis McLaughlin was a free man for more than 25 years…