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Eby ‘profoundly worried’ about B.C. fire season as billions prepped for contingencies
VANCOUVER – Premier David Eby says he is “profoundly worried” about the potentially “terrible” wildfire…
B.C. police announce dismantling of drug-making and distribution ring with 8 arrests
SURREY, B.C. – Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a “significant, sophisticated” criminal…
Intense snow system coming to B.C.’s major highways this weekend, weather office says
VANCOUVER – It will be a dicey weekend to be on several of British Columbia’s…
Man fined $250,000 for illegal prawn fishing in B.C. glass sponge refuge
SECHELT, B.C. – The captain of a commercial fishing vessel has been fined $250,000 by…
B.C. election budget boosts family benefits as deficit soars to $7.9B
VICTORIA – Families and small business operators in British Columbia are expected to benefit in…
A list of quotes in reaction to the 2024 British Columbia budget
VICTORIA – Here’s what people are saying about the 2024 British Columbia budget: “Some look…
‘Always going to be that fear’: Pickton victim’s relative decries day parole chance
The cousin of one of the dozens of murdered women linked to notorious B.C. serial…
Free IVF in British Columbia will ‘save marriages,’ says father of two
VANCOUVER – Liam Iliffe says he was almost brought to tears when he heard British…
Here’s a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers
VICTORIA – British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy has delivered an election-year budget that includes…
B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF
VICTORIA – The 2024 British Columbia budget includes new spending measures designed to ease high…
Safety a priority following worker’s death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he is “deeply saddened” by the death of a worker,…
‘Seagrass’ allowed filmmaker to explore Japanese Canadian stories, family fractures
VANCOUVER – As Meredith Hama-Brown’s debut feature film “Seagrass” made waves during its festival run…
Man charged with 19 offences in violent robbery at Vancouver nightclub
VANCOUVER – Police in Vancouver say 19 charges have been approved against a 27-year-old man…
Four injured in shooting in residential neighbourhood in White Rock, B.C.
WHITE ROCK, B.C. – Police say four men have been hospitalized with “serious” injuries after…
Teck reports record copper production, awaits regulatory approval of Glencore deal
Teck Resources Ltd. posted record copper production in the fourth quarter, in line with the…
In the news today: Canadians back aid to Ukraine, Sentencing for London truck killer
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
One person dead after load from construction crane falls on Vancouver building
VANCOUVER – B.C.’s premier and minister of labour are sharing their heartfelt condolences after a…
B.C. scraps proposed changes to Land Act amid consultation, controversy
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is scrapping a plan that was to allow shared…
No cuts to people or services, but B.C. budget deficit to rise, finance minister says
VICTORIA – British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the province should prepare for a…
Man arrested for robbing blind, homeless man in Vancouver, police say
VANCOUVER – Police in Vancouver say a 37-year-old man has been charged over accusations he…
Federal government reaches $59M settlement with B.C. First Nation over land seizure
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The federal government has reached a $59-million settlement with a First Nation…
All oil and gas permits in B.C. waters are relinquished, say feds
VICTORIA – The federal government says the final offshore oil and gas permits for Canada’s…
B.C. New Democrat government makes pledges to homebuyers, renters, in throne speech
VICTORIA – The New Democrat government pledged more homes for middle-class people in British Columbia…
Trudeau boosts B.C.’s housing plan with $2 billion in federal financing
VANCOUVER – The federal government is doubling the financing available for a British Columbia housing…