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House fire in Langley, B.C., caused by explosion, police confirm
LANGLEY, B.C. – A spokesman with the Langley RCMP says investigators have determined a house…
More ‘Buy BC’ ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier David Eby says it has been “absolutely inspirational” to see…
One injured after SUV drives through Salmon Arm, B.C., medical clinic
SALMON ARM, B.C. – A woman who was inside a medical clinic in Salmon Arm,…
Man charged after investigation into B.C. drug trafficking network, police say
SURREY, B.C. – Police in British Columbia say a 31-year-old man has been charged following…
Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns
VANCOUVER – Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British…
Group files complaint to B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to remove drug clinic access fees
VANCOUVER – A complaint has been filed with British Columbia’s Human Right Tribunal over clinic…
Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing; housing minister disappointed
Vancouver’s council has approved Mayor Ken Sim’s plan to temporarily halt net new supportive housing…
B.C. solicitor general says Opposition operative took mentally ill man from care home
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s Solicitor General is accusing the B.C. Conservative Party of involvement in…
From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget
EDMONTON – Alberta’s finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of…
New Westminster Police urge caution when using apps to meet strangers for sex
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Police in New Westminster, B.C., are warning residents about the dangers…
Special avalanche warning issued in B.C., Alberta as ‘dangerous’ conditions develop
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning covering large sections of B.C.…
Telus offers hundreds of buyouts to workers across the country
VANCOUVER – For the second time this month, Telus is offering buyouts to hundreds of…
Little government progress on Doukhobor compensation, B.C.’s ombudsperson says
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s ombudsperson says the lack of government progress on compensating Doukhobors who…
Fort Nelson, B.C., shooting charges stayed against two men including gang leader
FORT NELSON, B.C. – A spokeswoman for the BC Prosecution Service says charges have been…
B.C.’s NDP government survives non-confidence vote brought forward by Conservatives
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has survived a non-confidence vote late Wednesdayafter the Opposition…
B.C. looks at coalition of willing provinces to expand trade within Canada, Eby says
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is willing to enter bilateral agreements with other jurisdictions…
Lifetime teaching ban for former B.C. school counsellor after child porn conviction
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A former high-school counsellor has been given a lifetime ban from…
Windstorm knocks out power to thousands of BC Hydro customers along south coast
VANCOUVER – An overnight windstorm along British Columbia’s south coast knocked out power for thousands…
B.C. First Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylaws
VANCOUVER – Inaction by the RCMP has emboldened criminals to enter and stay on First…
Predatory sales, unfair contract terms a focus of B.C.’s new consumer protection laws
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is making changes to its consumer protection laws to…
Ambulance with two paramedics and patient involved in crash in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. – Police are investigating a crash between an ambulance and a vehicle in…
Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having ‘family’ issues, amid defiance and disunity
VICTORIA – B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says the party is having “family” issues —…
Audit of B.C. Crown corporation board appointments show ‘gaps’ in oversight
VICTORIA – An audit of board appointments at British Columbia’s public-sector organizations shows that provincial…
Manitoba school division brings back plan to play ‘God Save the King’ in classrooms
WINNIPEG – A western Manitoba school division’s plan to reintroduce the playing of “God Save…