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Properties destroyed as latest B.C. wildfire flares, forcing urgent evacuations
Owen Rose said his “worst fears were realized” as he watched an out-of-control wildfire creep…
Pledge to plant 2 billion trees lofty but attainable, Natural Resources minister says
SURREY, B.C. – Canada’s plan to plant two billion trees by 2030 is ahead of…
British Columbia’s record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers
British Columbia’s wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square…
Feds try to reclaim $347 million insurance payout to Suncor linked to Libya unrest
The federal government is trying to reclaim nearly $350 million in insurance paid to Suncor…
Vancouver home prices rise as sales up nearly 30 per cent from last July
VANCOUVER – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says last month’s home prices rose…
Cyberattack on B.C. health websites may have taken workers’ personal information
VANCOUVER – A cyberattack in British Columbia may have compromised the personal information of thousands…
B.C. port union to brief workers on new collective deal ahead of crucial vote
VANCOUVER – Longshore union negotiators will brief workers about a new tentative collective agreement with…
More residents of Osoyoos, B.C., heading home despite recent wildfire growth
OSOYOOS, B.C. – More residents of Osoyoos, B.C., and the surrounding area are being allowed…
British Columbia’s record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers
British Columbia’s wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000square kilometres…
British Columbia’s record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers
British Columbia’s wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square…
Lithium Americas shareholders approve split between U.S. and Argentina businesses
VANCOUVER – Lithium Americas Corp. says shareholders have approved its split into two companies. The…
A timeline of events leading up to the new tentative B.C. port deal
VANCOUVER – The union representing about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia and the association…
Industrial board warns union bosses not to backtrack on new B.C. port deal
VANCOUVER – The union representing about 7,400 workers in the British Columbia port dispute has…
Multi-vehicle crash on busy Vancouver route kills one, injures seven
VANCOUVER – A 26-year-old Uber driver has been killed in an early morning collision in…
Pan American Silver sells $593M in South American assets in trio of deals
VANCOUVER – Pan American Silver Corp. says it has reached several deals to sell some…
Youngster dies after tree falls at provincial campsite in B.C.’s Okanagan region
KELOWNA, B.C. – A child has been killed in British Columbia while visiting a provincial…
New tentative deal is reached in B.C. port workers dispute
VANCOUVER – The two sides involved in a labour dispute affecting about 7,400 port workers…
Mom in B.C. Amber Alert charged with abduction after children found safe in Alberta
SURREY, B.C. – The mother of two children who became the subject of an 11-day…
Evacuation order upgraded from alert for parts of southern BC due to nearby wildfire
OSOYOOS, B.C. – An evacuation order has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen…
RCMP in British Columbia lifts Amber Alert after two missing children located safe
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties in British Columbia said Saturday night they are relieved that the…
Industrial Relations Board directed to review and potentially end B.C. port dispute
VANCOUVER – The Canada Industrial Relations Board was tasked with reviewing and potentially ending the…
Surrey RCMP looking for witnesses to alleged hit-and-run that sends one to hospital
SURREY, B.C. – A man is in critical condition in hospital after police in Surrey…
Hundreds allowed to return home as wildfire crews make progress in B.C.
VANCOUVER – Evacuation orders and alerts covering hundreds of properties in southern British Columbia were…
IHIT identifies victim in fatal B.C. shooting believed to be linked to gang conflict
RICHMOND, B.C. – The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the victim in a fatal…