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Officials warn against misinformation as B.C. rolls out influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
British Columbia’s health minister says she is concerned about a “growing amount of misinformation and…
B.C. health authority proposes virtual care pilot program to keep small ERs open
LILLOOET — Virtual emergency care is being proposed for four communities in British Columbia’s Interior…
VPD officer had no option but to shoot man in Vancouver 7-Eleven stabbing: IIO report
British Columbia’s police watchdog says an officer was justified and “bound by his duty” when…
Lawyer says B.C. RCMP officer believed group chats were condoned
The lawyer for a British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over derogatory comments in…
Wildfire workers join B.C. public service job action amid mediated talks
BURNABY — British Columbia’s public service workers’ union is expanding its job action even as…
B.C. gang leader pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder Bacon brothers
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia gang leader has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder three…
You ‘wouldn’t want to live in’ decrepit military housing, auditor general says
OTTAWA — Many of the living spaces used by Canadian Armed Forces members at several…
Motion for City of Vancouver to create new rental housing corporation fails
VANCOUVER — A motion on the recommendation that Vancouver city council create a new corporation…
Humpback calf seen with deep gash after reported ferry strike off Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A group representing whale-watching operators has shared a photo of a young humpback…
Rustad denies raising mental health as an issue with MLA who quit Conservatives
British Columbia’s Opposition Leader says he “didn’t talk about mental health” as he discussed the…
B.C. Mountie’s lawyer admits messages broke RCMP code, but calls investigation biased
The decision from an RCMP conduct board about comments made by British Columbia police officers…
How B.C. man rescued himself from jaws of grizzly that ripped off his lips and scalp
Joe Pendry used his experience as a boxer to fight for his life when a…
Guilbeault praises CBC’s plans to boost local news coverage
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is praising CBC/Radio-Canada’s plans to increase local news coverage…
B.C. Conservative Rustad stoking ‘baseless’ land ruling fears: First Nations leaders
VANCOUVER — First Nations leaders in British Columbia say provincial Conservative leader John Rustad is…
Prominent totem pole returning to family after nearly 60 years due to deterioration
VICTORIA — The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority says a carved cedar totem pole that has…
Eby says B.C. tried to involve private owners in Cowichan Aboriginal title case
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province previously tried unsuccessfully to get private property…
B.C. to add unpaid leave for ‘catastrophic’ illness, injury: Eby
The British Columbia government has proposed changes to the province’s Employment Standards Act to allow…
B.C. Conservative Amelia Boultbee quits caucus, leader Rustad questions her ‘health’
VICTORIA — Legislator Amelia Boultbee has quit the British Columbia Conservative caucus and is calling…
British Columbia proposes new power rules for AI, data centres, prioritizes jobs
British Columbia’s government is proposing changes to its energy rules that would force companies from…
One dog fatally shot, another injured in Vancouver Island community of Sooke: police
SOOKE — Police on Vancouver Island say they’re investigating the shooting of two dogs over…
Ontario Indigenous advocate says Anglo American turned ‘blind eye’ to De Beers issues
An Indigenous advocate in northern Ontario says his community’s past experience with Anglo American PLC’s…
City of Richmond to host meeting on ‘consequential’ Cowichan Tribes case
RICHMOND — A British Columbia mayor hopes an upcoming meeting will give property owners affected…
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West credits community pressure for school reconstruction
VICTORIA — Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says community pressure is responsible for the provincial…
BMI Group will redevelop Mackenzie’s former pulp and paper mill closed since 2021
VICTORIA — The mayor of a community in northern B.C. says it is ready to…