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U.S. hiker dies after falling from popular B.C. hiking trail near Whistler
WHISTLER, B.C. – Mounties in British Columbia say a 28-year-old American woman has died after…
Uncertain demand clouds future of Canada’s planned LNG exports, experts say
VANCOUVER – Canadian liquefied natural gas projects looking to fill gaps in the global market…
Aritzia sees net income fall to $17.5 million in first quarter despite higher revenue
VANCOUVER – Aritzia Inc. saw its net income for the first quarter fall to $17.5…
B.C. police warn about 3D-printed guns that look like ‘harmless toys’
SURREY, B.C. – Police in British Columbia are raising concerns about the rise of 3D-printed…
29-year-old victim of suspected targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C., identified
SURREY, B.C. – Homicide investigators have identified the latest person shot and killed in Surrey,…
Multiple charges as 27-year-old accused in crash that killed two B.C. teens
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Charges have been laid against a 27-year-old man accused of causing…
Staff at lodge for LNG workers approve strike, potentially disrupting Kitimat project
KITIMAT, B.C. – Employees at a lodge housing workers for LNG Canada’s gas facility in…
Employers say B.C. port strike spills over, U.S. workers refuse to touch Canada cargo
VANCOUVER – Maritime employers says the impact of the B.C. port strike is spilling over…
Ukraine war proves value of LNG Canada, CEO tells global gas conference in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Volatility in the supply and price of natural gas worldwide since Russia’s invasion…
RCMP search for puppy, Lil Bit, stolen in alleged home invasion in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – Police in Surrey, B.C., are appealing for public help to find a…
B.C. announces total campfire ban amid drastic wildfire surge, worsening drought
VANCOUVER – All campfires across British Columbia were banned Monday, except on the North Coast…
More evacuation orders in B.C. after lightning triggers wildfires
SMITHERS, B.C. – The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in central B.C. has issued an evacuation…
Man dead after apparent alleyway shooting in Surrey, B.C., burned car found nearby
SURREY, B.C. – RCMP say a man is dead after he was found unresponsive in…
West Fraser Timber selling pulp mill in Hinton, Alta., to Mondi Group
VANCOUVER – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has signed a deal to sell its unbleached…
Evacuation orders issued for regions in B.C’s Prince George Fire Centre
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and the Regional District of Cariboo have issued evacuation orders…
Hundreds rally in Vancouver to support striking B.C. port workers
VANCOUVER – Hundreds of people gathered in Vancouver for a rally to support striking British…
Employers want arbitrator for maintenance issues as talks resume in B.C. port strike
VANCOUVER – Talks between the two sides in an ongoing port strike in British Columbia…
B.C. police watchdog called in after death in Surrey following ‘medical distress’
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating after a man died in Surrey…
Coquitlam RCMP looking for missing forensic psychiatric hospital patient
COQUITLAM, B.C. – A warrant of committal has been issued for a patient of Coquitlam’s…
B.C. mass-stabbing killer apologizes to victims, cites ‘enormous’ drug use
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – The man who committed a deadly mass stabbing at a library…
B.C. RCMP announce corruption, drug trafficking charges against former constable
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. RCMP says a former probationary constable at the force’s Surrey…
Trudeau says pressure is on to end B.C. port strike, on day seven of stoppage
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will continue putting pressure on…
Family of Jared Lowndes sue RCMP over 2021 shooting death in Campbell River
VANCOUVER – It has been two years since RCMP officers shot and killed Jared Lowndes…
Francophonie ministers stress collaboration on official languages action plan
VANCOUVER – Ministers have wrapped up a meeting in Vancouver with the hope of increasing…