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Former B.C. lawyer admits to killing client, but claims manslaughter, court hears
VANCOUVER — A former lawyer from Kamloops, B.C., accused of first-degree murder in the death…
Man charged for allegedly kicking, punching dog in public in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO — A Nanaimo, B.C., man has been charged for allegedly kicking and punching his…
Two men arrested in Chilliwack, B.C., after alleged drug lab uncovered
CHILLIWACK — Police in Chilliwack, B.C., say two men have been arrested and charged after…
B.C. judge rules that evidence not needed in lawsuit against serial killer’s brother
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has rejected a bid by a plaintiff in a…
Thousands of union members greeted MLAs outside B.C. legislature as it has resumed
VICTORIA — Thousands of union members representing different sectors filled the lawn outside the British…
Flu and COVID vaccines coming soon to BC pharmacies
Vaccines are free and available for everyone six months and older.
Three men arrested, charged in extortion shooting in Surrey, B.C.: police
SURREY — Two police organizations have announced charges against five men in connection to separate…
B.C. to strengthen legislation addressing sexual violence, sharing of intimate images
The British Columbia government is strengthening legislation that protects people whose intimate images have been…
Photo Gallery: B.C. spill response team runs exercises
The Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month. Five vessels, including…
One person critically injured in road rage incident in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER — RCMP in North Vancouver say a person suffered critical injuries in a…
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month
VICTORIA — Engineer Jashan Bains is the first to spot a black dorsal fin cutting…
Doctor staffing shortage in Delta Hospital emergency room leads to temporary closure
DELTA — Fraser Health is warning that the emergency room at the Delta Hospital will…
CFIA confirms death of ostrich with ‘pre-existing condition’ at B.C. farm
EDGEWOOD, B.C. — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says an ostrich that was part of…
Indigenous Peoples grapple with claims downplaying the history of residential schools
OTTAWA — As Indigenous Peoples marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this week,…
Contract talks break down between B.C. and community health workers: union
British Columbia’s public service workers’ union says contract talks have broken down between the bargaining…
Disease outbreak has killed nearly 100 deer around Grand Forks, B.C., province says
GRAND FORKS — The British Columbia government has confirmed the presence of epizootic hemorrhagic disease…
Ostrich farmers awaiting Supreme Court decision get little attention from Ottawa
OTTAWA — As the Supreme Court of Canada considers whether to hear the case of…
B.C. launching deer hunt near Cranbrook to control spread of wasting disease
CRANBROOK — British Columbia is introducing an expanded deer hunt in the province’s southeast in…
Pedestrian dead after crash with bike on Vancouver Island
COURTENAY — Police on Vancouver Island say a pedestrian died following a crash involving a…
RCMP cleared in 2024 death of man in custody in Prince George, B.C.
SURREY — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog has cleared Mounties in Prince George of wrongdoing…
Police, first responders scramble to help woman give birth on Victoria waterfront
VICTORIA — Emergency responders in Victoria, B.C., had to rush into action to support a…
Michelin awards two Vancouver restaurants with stars
VANCOUVER — Two Japanese restaurants in Vancouver have received Michelin stars. The culinary tastemaker has…
NDP House Leader Farnworth says government plans passing 18 bills during fall session
VICTORIA — British Columbia house leader Mike Farnworth said the NDP government plans to pass…
B.C. man gets 13-year sentence for drug offences, trying to bribe prison guard
CHILLIWACK — A man from Chilliwack, B.C., has been sentenced to more than 13 years…