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B.C. and Ottawa reach $27-billion health funding agreement
LANGLEY, B.C. – Millions in immediate federal funding will make a difference in the “acute…
B.C. invests $150 million to upgrade aging 911 emergency system
SAANICH, B.C. – The British Columbia government is investing millions to upgrade the 911 calling…
Spring on the doorstep, but winter storms threaten Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER – The official start of spring is under three weeks away but Environment Canada…
B.C.’s budget praised for housing investment, criticized for lack of business help
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government’s new budget will spend more as the economy shrinks.…
Provincial budget earmarks $867 million for mental health and addictions services
VICTORIA – British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says this year’s budget marks the largest…
‘Beacon of hope’: B.C. advocates cheer free contraception promise in 2023 budget
VICTORIA – Advocates are celebrating news British Columbia will become the first in Canada to…
B.C. budget forecasts years of deficits, but spends big on health, housing, families
VICTORIA – Deficits are in the forecast for British Columbia’s budget, but that’s not stopping…
Here’s what people are saying in reaction to the British Columbia budget
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government released a budget Tuesday that promises billions in new…
Deficits and government spending highlight the 2023 British Columbia budget
VICTORIA – Here are highlights of the 2023 British Columbia budget presented Tuesday. All costs…
Live explosive device safely removed from busy Kelowna, B.C., shopping area
KELOWNA, B.C. – Police say an explosive device that rerouted vehicles, snarled traffic and disrupted…
Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor
VANCOUVER – When nine-year-old Viaan Deol goes to bhangra lessons twice a week, his favourite…
Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained
VANCOUVER – Police in Vancouver say they have arrested the suspect they were searching for…
Latest snow on B.C. south coast slams morning commute, brings delays, cancellations
VANCOUVER – Environment Canada has expanded a snowfall warning to cover most of Greater Vancouver…
Vancouver police shoot man with rubber bullets in case of mistaken identity
Vancouver police say they have apologized to a man who was shot with rubber bullets…
Finance minister suggests budget deficits on way for B.C. after surplus
LANGFORD, B.C. – British Columbia’s financial status will not be as rosy as it has…
Studious raccoon shuts down South Kelowna, B.C., elementary school for the day
KELOWNA, B.C. – Some students at South Kelowna Elementary School in British Columbia got a…
Indigenous chiefs across Canada laud the pending approval of $2.8B settlement deal
VANCOUVER – First Nations leaders are voicing their formal support in Federal Court for a…
More than 1,350 prohibited weapons linked to Chilliwack, B.C., homes seized
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Canada Border Services Agency says it has seized more than 1,350 prohibited…
Icy roads blamed as two women killed in two-vehicle crash near Castlegar, B.C.
CASTLEGAR, B.C. – Two women have died in a crash near Castlegar, B.C., that investigators…
Canada-China trade breaks record, as imports hit $100 billion
VANCOUVER – Trade between China and Canada hit record levels in 2022, with imports breaking…
Shuswap, Squamish, hit by weekend snow as dusting, or more, still due on south coast
VANCOUVER – Environment Canada says the snow is not yet done with parts of British…
B.C. pledges $500 million to keep ferry fares low for travellers as inflation soars
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s premier has announced $500 million in new funding for BC Ferries…
Winter storm covers much of B.C. in snow, more expected in some regions
VANCOUVER – A weekend weather system has covered much of British Columbia in snow, and…
Neil Young, wife actress Daryl Hannah surprise crowd at Victoria old-growth rally
VICTORIA – Canadian music legend Neil Young made a surprise appearance Saturday at an old-growth…