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“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.…
Alberta NDP concerned postal strike plan could hinder upcoming byelection
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta’s Opposition NDP says a decision not to mail out voter registration…
B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle
NAKUSP, B.C. — British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who…
Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.’s north coast
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for British Columbia’s north coast,…
RCMP investigating death of Edmonton man after mixed martial arts fight
EDMONTON — Mounties in Alberta are investigating the death of a fighter following a mixed…
B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be ‘devastating’ for forest industry
A 25-per-cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods would be “devastating” for the province’s lumber and…
No ‘Taylgate’ party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows
VANCOUVER — Ticketless Taylor Swift fans hoping for a “Taylgate” party in Vancouver are out…
Manitoba government plans to explore ways to support local media outlets
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to look for ways to support local journalism,…
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WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking for ways to support local journalism, although it…
Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coast
VANCOUVER — A winter storm is moving over British Columbia’s coast, bringing strong winds, heavy…
Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres
COLEMAN, Alta. — The historic Roxy Theatre in southwestern Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass has seen better…