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Homeless bruin mom and triplets relocated to Smithers, B.C., sanctuary
SMITHERS, B.C. – A mother black bear and her triplet cubs are now snoring through the remainder of their hibernation in Smithers, B.C., oblivious to the frantic arrangements underway outside their den.
Harper starts sales pitch in B.C. on his return from Korean trade signing
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Stephen Harper is wasting no time in selling his newly signed free-trade agreement with South Korea.
University of B.C. appoints new president to replace Stephen Toope
VANCOUVER – A man at the head of a firm that nurtures upcoming research and business innovators will be the new president of the University of B.C.
B.C. man found guilty of killing and burying friend last seen in 1999
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A Lytton, B.C., man has been found guilty of murdering his friend — nearly 14 years after he disappeared.
B.C. coroner calls inquest into death of motorcyclist crushed by logs
VICTORIA – A coroner’s inquest has been called into the death of a motorcyclist who was crushed by logs that tumbled off a logging truck in Whistler, B.C.
Truckers’ strike at Vancouver port hurting trade: Harper
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Stephen Harper is taking aim at striking truckers at Vancouver’s port, accusing them of blocking important trade for Canada.
Webinars focus on healthy living for those with Type 1 or 2 diabetes
VANCOUVER – The Canadian Diabetes Association is giving a series of free online seminars to provide information and tips to those living with Type 1 or 2 diabetes.
First Nations fox is mascot of the 2015 winter games in Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Nanguz, pronounced Nan-guzz, the fox has been named the official mascot of the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C., after nearly 3,000 online votes from across the country.
Former BC Conservative leader supports contender’s bid for top job
VANCOUVER – Only two candidates are in the running for leadership of the BC Conservative Party, and one has just been endorsed by former leader John Cummins.
Air India bomb maker loses appeal of nine-year prison term for perjury
VANCOUVER – Convicted Air India bomb maker Inderjit Singh Reyat has lost the appeal of his prison sentence for perjury in connection to his testimony at the bombing trial.
Crown can allege collusion between officers in Dziekanski case: judge
VANCOUVER – A judge has ruled the Crown can present evidence at the perjury trial for an RCMP officer that alleges four Mounties colluded to fake a story about Robert Dziekanski’s death.
Agri-food groups say Port of Vancouver truckers strike hurting export reputation
VANCOUVER – Agri-food industry groups say they are worried that a truckers strike affecting Vancouver’s port could spoil some shipments and hurt Canada’s reputation as a reliable exporter.
B.C. dog’s appetite for adventure a little too rocky
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Sometimes, having an appetite for adventure doesn’t go down so well.
Raid on suspected Prince George gang house nets illegal guns, 2,000 bullets
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – An arsenal of deadly and illegal weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition have been seized from a home in Prince George, B.C.
Avalanche centre issues special warning after 4 deaths over 6 days
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – A warning has been issued by the Canadian Avalanche Centre after four deaths over six days in B.C. and Alberta.
B.C. health experts warn measles outbreak is spreading to general population
SURREY, B.C. – The Fraser Health Authority is warning that a measles outbreak is spreading outside school and religious groups.
B.C. seeks to improve Columbia River Treaty, rejects termination option
VICTORIA – British Columbia has served notice it wants to negotiate improvements to the 50-year-old Columbia River Treaty signed between the United States and Canada.
Man accused in teen-luring prostitution case turns himself in at B.C. courthouse
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. – Mounties in Maple Ridge, B.C., say a man who was wanted in a teenaged-prostitution case has turned himself in to authorities.
Transit guideway under construction shifts but incident not catastrophic: mayor
COQUITLAM, B.C. – Engineers are working to realign a section of elevated transit guideway under construction in Coquitlam, B.C., after it shifted early Friday morning.
B.C. coroners’ jury makes 7 recommendations to prevent inmate suicides
BURNABY, B.C. – A coroners’ jury examining the suicides of three inmates within seven months at a B.C. prison has recommended an increase in the number of guards and unscheduled cell checks on the night shift.
Arsenal of eco-friendly cleaning ingredients as close as homeowner’s cupboard
VICTORIA – When it comes to the cleaning products in Jill Doucette’s home she has one basic rule — she should be able to eat or drink all ingredients in small quantities.
B.C. jewelery thieves use Jeep to smash into mall and then into store
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – Mounties say thieves smashed their way into a North Vancouver mall with a stolen Jeep they used to ram through the security gates of a jewelry store.
No immediate end to truckers strike despite proposal from port, governments
VANCOUVER – Vancouver’s container terminals continue to operate at reduced capacity due to a strike by port truckers, despite a proposal aimed at ending the dispute.
Do you support Northern Gateway recommendations, Kitimat to ask residents
KITIMAT, B.C. – The district of Kitimat has released the wording of a question that will be asked of residents in an upcoming referendum on the Northern Gateway pipeline.