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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…
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada says Hullo Ferries vessel struck humpback
VICTORIA — The company operating a high-speed, passenger-only ferry service between Vancouver and Nanaimo is…
Forests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve “same treatment” as in Ontario
VICTORIA — Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it is “unacceptable” that Ottawa always steps up…
Selkirk College to close one of its campuses in Nelson at end of academic year
VICTORIA — A college in southeastern B.C. is permanently closing a campus because of the…
No decision on B.C. ostrich case until at least Oct. 30, as cull opponent is arrested
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Supreme Court of Canada likely won’t decide until at…
Five people injured after crash sends car into Vancouver storefront
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say five people have been injured after a car crashed into…
B.C. RCMP putting up billboards to find 11-year-old boy, missing for three weeks
Police are posting messages on billboards across British Columbia as they escalate efforts to locate…
Health warning as unlicensed food businesses surge in B.C. garages and homes
Health authorities in British Columbia are urging people not to buy food from unlicensed businesses…
Three Indigenous-led marine refuges established in waters off B.C.’s North Coast
BANKS ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The federal government and two First Nations have jointly announced…