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Violinist undeterred by Vancouver orchestra’s legal threat over sexual assault claim
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver violinist who was threatened with legal action by the Vancouver Symphony…
Haircut, hornet and luggage woes triggered B.C.’s most unusual 911 calls in 2025
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s emergency line responder has released a list of the most unusual…
Teen reported missing in North Vancouver found dead in Vancouver home
VANCOUVER — Major crime investigators are looking into the death of a 16-year-old girl found…
Man arrested in Vancouver after spray painter threatens pedestrian with knife
VANCOUVER — A 50-year-old man has been arrested in Vancouver for allegedly trying to spray…
‘Mysterious’ crash kills Vancouver driver on Coquihalla Highway
HOPE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Police in British Columbia are seeking public help in their…
Noah beats Oliver as most popular name for B.C. babies in 2025: province
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says Noah was the most popular name for babies…
Police in B.C. seize close to 100 kg of drugs in trafficking investigation
BURNABY — Police in Metro Vancouver say they have seized almost 100 kilograms of illicit…
9.0 quake in B.C. could kill thousands and cost $128 billion, report foresees
VICTORIA — Minutes after a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island one summer’s…
Rain, snow and flood watch in B.C.’s north as weather system moves through
PRINCE RUPERT — Heavy rainfall warnings and flood watches covered much of British Columbia’s north…
Man charged after allegedly slashing another man’s face at Vancouver’s club
VANCOUVER — Police say a man from Delta, B.C., has been charged after allegedly slashing…
Man found dead in B.C.’s Okanagan region on Christmas, foul play suspected
LAKE COUNTRY — Police in the British Columbia Interior are investigating what they are calling…
‘Once-in-a-generation moment:’ Rare bird flittering around Vancouver park draws crowd
VANCOUVER — Dozens of birders flocked to Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Park on Sunday to catch…
About 20 weather warnings in effect across Canada as rain, snow, cold hammer country
EDMONTON — About 20 weather warnings from Environment Canada are set to remain in effect…
Seven people treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Nanaimo, B.C., motel
NANAIMO — Seven people were treated for smoke inhalation in hospital after a fire broke…
“A Christmas miracle:’ Black bear cub recovering from serious burn injuries in B.C.
DAWSON CREEK — A wildlife rescue organization says it’s a “Christmas miracle” that a black…
Snowfall warnings are in effect for northern B.C. and parts of Yukon
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued several snowfall warnings for the southern parts of Yukon…
One man is dead after crashing into a power pole in Chilliwack: RCMP
CHILLIWACK — A 27-year-old man is dead after crashing into a power pole in Chilliwack,…
Overnight ER closure at B.C. hospital due to staffing challenges
SURREY — A hospital in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley is shutting its emergency department during…
Police watchdog looking into death of B.C. woman in intimate partner violence case
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog agency is investigating the death of a woman in…
Man, 18, wanted in targeted shooting in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY — An 18-year-old man is wanted on a charge of assault after a shooting…
Female pedestrian killed in crash with Surrey police vehicle leaving gas station
SOUTH SURREY — A pedestrian has been killed in a Christmas morning crash involving a…
Highway in B.C. reopens after atmospheric rivers washed out sections
VANCOUVER — A portion of a British Columbia highway linking the Lower Mainland to Alberta…
RCMP officers in Langley, B.C., moved out of the way as driver rams into police car
VICTORIA — Two RCMP officers in Langley, B.C., had to jump out of the way…
Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn won’t run for leadership of B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA — Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn said he won’t run for the leadership of…