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B.C. man wanting public meeting has ‘death-watch monitors’ on Day 23 of hunger strike
NANAIMO, B.C. – A 68-year-old activist says “death-watch monitors” were ensuring his safety on the…
Two bodies found during demolition of fire-ravaged building in Vancouver’s Gastown
VANCOUVER – Two bodies have been found in the ruins of the Winters Hotel in…
First Nation ‘shocked’ by B.C.’s decision not to amend case based on new policy
VANCOUVER – The lawyer for a B.C. First Nation challenging the province in a land…
Three Canadian companies win $1-million awards each for carbon removal technology
VANCOUVER – Three Canadian companies with carbon capture technologies have won $1 million each from…
B.C. sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over past week
VICTORIA – British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has “low energy” two weeks after…
B.C. police probe whether arson attack on home of Ukrainian pastor was a hate crime
VICTORIA – The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has called on police in Victoria to investigate an…
B.C. provides First Nations with $74-million grant to make up for lost gaming revenue
VANCOUVER – British Columbia First Nations that have been affected by the pandemic and last…
B.C. prioritizing negotiation over litigation for Indigenous rights
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is working to resolve legal disputes with First Nations…
Vancouver marijuana users gather to celebrate the annual 4-20 smoke event
VANCOUVER – White marijuana smoke billowed over a sea of cannabis enthusiasts outside the Vancouver…
University of B.C. to keep mask mandate in place until June 30 as sixth wave looms
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia says it will keep its mask mandate for…
B.C. high court certifies former flight attendant’s class-action suit against WestJet
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ruled a former flight attendant’s “hard-fought”…
Two sets of human remains in Surrey, B.C., may be from same person, say police
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties in Surrey, B.C., say they are investigating reports of human remains…
B.C. poultry farmers uniquely equipped to respond to possible avian flu
VANCOUVER – Poultry farmers in British Columbia are under pressure to protect their flocks as…
B.C. announces new supports to attract internationally trained nurses
VANCOUVER – British Columbia is looking to other countries to solve its nursing shortage “crisis,”…
Cherry farmers worried by unseasonably cold temperatures in British Columbia
KELOWNA, B.C. – Some cherry farmers in British Columbia are using helicopters to push warm…
Albatross came back to Vancouver Island to feed over hundreds of generations: study
VANCOUVER – The short-tailed albatross were creatures of habit, according to a new study that…
Victoria council unanimously passes motion for affordable housing construction
VICTORIA – Some affordable housing projects in Victoria will now be able to skip rezonings…
RCMP investigate the stabbing of two men in downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA, B.C. – The Kelowna RCMP are investigating a double-stabbing in the city’s downtown core.…
Black balloons, rallies, calls for safer supply in B.C. on sombre OD anniversary
VANCOUVER – Families whose loved ones have fatally overdosed in British Columbia are calling for…
Omicron remains the most common COVID-19 variant among B.C. residents
VICTORIA – British Columbia recorded another 23 deaths linked to COVID-19 in the week ending…
B.C. commits $53.6M in recovery funding for 10 local communities affected by floods
VICTORIA – Ten communities still recovering from November’s disastrous flooding in British Columbia are receiving…
Shelters for abuse victims report effects of COVID-19 on operations to StatCan
VANCOUVER – A new report from Statistics Canada says one in three shelters for people…
B.C. ferry needs tug after breakdown, prompts cancellations before long weekend
VANCOUVER – Travellers aboard a B.C. ferry heading to Nanaimo endured an epic late-night sailing…
Confirmed case of avian flu at British Columbia poultry farm in north Okanagan
VICTORIA – A positive case of avian influenza has been confirmed on a British Columbia…