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‘Force, fraud and coercion’: Alberta RCMP lay sex trafficking charges
COCHRANE, Alta. — Police have arrested and charged a 47-year-old man in southern Alberta with…
RCMP warn against vigilantism in Squamish, B.C., as concerns circulate online
SQUAMISH, B.C. — Police in Squamish, B.C., have issued a warning against vigilante action over…
Abbotsford, B.C., man pleads guilty to trafficking in black bear paws
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says a man from Abbotsford, B.C.,…
Police cleared of fault in fatal 2023 crash in B.C.’s Interior
SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog has cleared officers of wrongdoing in a…
$574 million in federal financing to help build Vancouver rental homes
VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing more than $574 million in financing to help…
Manitobans energized over CFL’s Grey-Cup bound Blue Bombers, high-flying Jets
Oh, to be a Manitoba sports fan these days, with the Blue Bombers back yet…
Whistler, Pemberton, Sea-to-Sky Highway in B.C.to see ‘significant snowfall’
VANCOUVER — Whistler, B.C., is expected to see its first “significant snowfall” of the season…
‘Keep that legacy going’: Siblings revive one of Alberta’s oldest general stores
NAMAO, Alta. — It’s a brisk, bright autumn morning when Julie-Ann McNeilly comes barrelling down…
Heavy rain mixed with strong winds hitting B.C. south coast over the weekend
VANCOUVER — Residents in Metro Vancouver will likely be getting out their umbrellas this weekend…
B.C. nursing student attacked with knife during first clinical placement: union
VANCOUVER — A student nurse was attacked with a knife during her first clinical experience…
“A pretty cool idea’: Documentary series to follow Straschnitzki’s basketball dreams
CALGARY — Former Humboldt Bronco hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki has an entourage these days —…
‘Profit ahead of people’s lives’: Trial begins in freezing deaths of migrant family
FERGUS FALLS — A family of four from India froze to death while trying to…
A list of members of B.C. Premier David Eby’s new cabinet
VICTORIA — There’s been a near total shakeup of British Columbia’s government cabinet, with few…
Border agency says changes to hours at 35 land crossings coming in January
OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency says it will be adjusting hours at 35…
B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province’s film industry
Just days after being appointed to their new jobs, three members of the British Columbia…
Eby’s NDP cabinet ‘bloated, expensive,’ says B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad says Premier David Eby’s new cabinet appears…
B.C. Conservative leader names shadow cabinet, gives job to controversial member
VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has assigned jobs to 41 of his 44-member…
Cariboo Gold Mine in Wells, B.C., gets approval, but a First Nation is opposed
VICTORIA — An operating permit has been granted for the Cariboo Gold Mine in central…
Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season
Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening…
First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit ‘without consent’
VANCOUVER — The Xatśull First Nation says it is “disappointed” that British Columbia’s Mines Ministry…
Man arrested on allegations he threatened police while livestreaming: Richmond RCMP
RICHMOND — Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say a man has been arrested for allegedly uttering…
Secondary school shuts in Campbell River, B.C., due to fire
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — Hundreds of students in Campbell River, B.C., couldn’t attend class on…
Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again
VICTORIA — There won’t be a sitting of the British Columbia legislature this fall as…
Vancouver police say woman’s death considered a homicide, man also injured
VANCOUVER — Police say they are investigating a homicide involving the death of a woman.…