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Jack Weisgerber, B.C. Social Credit, Reform, Independent MLA passes away at 81 years
VICTORIA – A former British Columbia Social Credit cabinet minister who also sat in the…
Teck moves to protect 14,000 hectares of wildlife habitat in Canada and Chile
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources Ltd. says it is moving to protect 14,000 hectares of wildlife…
Flood watches downgraded in eastern Okanagan, Boundary; upgraded near Fort Nelson
VANCOUVER – The risk of flooding has dropped in British Columbia’s southern Interior but is…
B.C. informal family court promising for domestic violence victims: advocates
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A family court pilot project in British Columbia may be a promising…
Two killed in shooting in Richmond, B.C.; police say attack did not appear random
RICHMOND, B.C. – RCMP say two people have died after a daylight shooting in Richmond,…
Communities across B.C. brace for potential flooding this weekend and next week
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. – It’s been just over a week since Steven Rice was allowed…
COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact: experts
VANCOUVER – A lack of data tracking Canadians who have had COVID-19 could hinder efforts…
Evacuation alert, flood and thunderstorm watches as B.C. braces for rain, snowmelt
VANCOUVER – The threat of flooding has prompted evacuation alerts in two communities in B.C.’s…
Government to review money-laundering inquiry report before public release, says Eby
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it has received the final report from the…
Cool spring, less lightning bring easy start to B.C. wildfire season, says forecaster
VANCOUVER – British Columbia has spent and prepared like never before to fight wildfires, only…
13 people have mild symptoms after ammonia exposure in Vancouver: fire official
VANCOUVER – An ammonia release from a vent on the roof of a Vancouver arena…
A&W opening first trial of Pret A Manger brand in Vancouver this summer
VANCOUVER – A&W plans to open the first trial of UK-based chain Pret A Manger…
NDP ‘out of touch,’ downfall forecast, say Liberals, Greens as spring sitting ends
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s opposition parties left the legislature Thursday saying Premier John Horgan’s New…
Lululemon stitches strong start to year with Q1 profit surging 31 per cent to US$185M
VANCOUVER – Lululemon Athletica’s year got off to a strong start as net income surged…
Engineer banned for ‘incompetence’ on design of Langford, B.C., rental highrise
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia engineer has been banned from the profession and fined because…
Home sales in Metro Vancouver calmer in May as interest rates cool hot market
VANCOUVER – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales across the region…
Grade 4 youngsters hurt, recovering, as car veers onto sidewalk at UBC
VANCOUVER – Three Grade 4 youngsters on a school outing are recovering from injuries after…
Telus receives approval from Toronto Stock Exchange for buyback plan renewal
VANCOUVER – Telus Corp. has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a new…
15 people charged with criminal contempt over pipeline protest, 10 others await fate
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The British Columbia Prosecution Service says 15 people are being charged…
B.C. to join small group of jurisdictions with decriminalization of hard drugs
VANCOUVER – British Columbia will soon join a handful of jurisdictions around the world where…
Man arrested after random gas station attack in Vancouver, police say
VANCOUVER – Police say they’re investigating an apparent random attack that left a 67-year-old man…
Order of nuns that staffed B.C.’s residential schools to pass records to B.C. museum
VICTORIA – The order of nuns that staffed numerous residential schools and 10 hospitals in…
Canada Infrastructure Bank commits $80 million for clean power project
ATLIN, B.C. – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing $80 million toward the Atlin…
‘Disturbing’ case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s ombudsperson has released a report on what he calls a “disturbing”…