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Former B.C. Conservative Boultbee crosses to NDP, calling out ‘Trump-style populism’
British Columbia’s NDP government has more breathing room with a two-seat majority in the legislature…
Fact File: Does banning glyphosate-based herbicides prevent wildfires? Here’s what we know
A social media post shared a screenshot of a satellite map that shows Quebec experiencing…
Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan
OTTAWA — Environmental groups say they wanted to see a more concrete commitment to decarbonization…
Evacuation alerts up as out-of-control wildfire burns near Boston Bar, B.C.
BOSTON BAR — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says it’s helping the Boston Bar Fire…
Who are the partners behind a proposed new West Coast oil pipeline?
CALGARY — Alberta’s pitch to the major projects office for a new oil pipeline to…
Alberta submits plans and announces partners for new pipeline to B.C. coast
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that her government has a route – and builders…
What people are saying about the B.C.-Ottawa ‘prosperity agreement’
Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby have signed a “prosperity agreement”…
B.C. nurses start limited job action as strike deadline passes
VANCOUVER — Nurses in British Columbia started targeted job action at work sites across the…
Sunk B.C. charter boat could take days to recover after it is found: police
RICHMOND — British Columbia search crews say conditions have been challenging in the hunt for…
Eby compares condo-purchase plan to “liquidation” at below construction costs
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VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a joint federal-provincial plan to convert unsold…
What’s in the multi-billion-dollar B.C.-Canada prosperity MOU?
VANCOUVER — An economic deal between Canada and British Columbia that was unveiled in Vancouver…
CP NewsAlert: Carney to join Smith for Alberta oil pipeline update in Calgary today
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to hold…
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
B.C. Conservative leader Findlay retains former rival Milobar in shadow cabinet
VICTORIA — New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has kept former rival Peter Milobar and…
Victor Dodig succeeds Darren Entwistle as Telus CEO after 25-plus years at helm
One of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies has officially transitioned to new leadership after more than…
B.C. sailors tell of harrowing choices in rescue of charter sinking survivors
Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer set out from Vancouver’s Coal Harbour on Sunday morning to…
Victoria police arrest two men in trafficking, sexual assault of woman
VICTORIA — Police in Victoria say they arrested and charged two men in connection with…
B.C. landowner loses bid to reopen landmark Cowichan Aboriginal title case
An attempt by a Richmond, B.C., company to reopen a landmark Aboriginal title case after…
Glacier lake bursts northeast of Pemberton, B.C., after evacuation over
PEMBERTON — A glacier lake has burst and is sending floodwaters towards a community northeast…
New Conservative leader Findlay fills new leadership with loyalists
VICTORIA — New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has filled several roles on her leadership…
After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
FREDERICTON — Natalie Lipschultz, who was fired from her job six and a half years…
Plenty of food and conservation have turned B.C. waters into whale-sighting hot spot
VICTORIA — A rich food supply and past conservation efforts have turned British Columbia’s Salish…
Man charged after woman hit on head with piece of wood at Vancouver beach
VANCOUVER — A man has been charged with assault with a weapon after he allegedly…
RCMP say four men and two women presumed drowned in B.C. fishing charter sinking
Four men and two women are presumed to have drowned in the sinking of a…