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Jobs minister Kahlon says B.C. won’t pan away from Trump threat to tariff films
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the government is taking threats by…
Talks off before they began, BCGEU leader says of negotiations with B.C. government
VICTORIA — The head of the union representing British Columbia’s 34,000 public sector workers says…
Cities, housing groups want B.C. to launch permanent housing roundtable
Standing in a boardroom at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Shawn Bouchard, vice-president of Quadra Homes…
B.C. First Nations want meeting with Carney about salmon, need for open-net farm ban
VANCOUVER — First Nations in British Columbia are calling for a meeting with Prime Minister…
Legal challenges claim B.C. natural gas pipeline hasn’t been ‘substantially started’
VANCOUVER — Two legal challenges filed in British Columbia claim a liquefied natural gas pipeline…
Campbell not a ‘saviour’ but a much-needed conduit for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell said his appointment as British Columbia’s new point-person to improve…
Mounties investigating after dog shot in Nanaimo. B.C.
NANAIMO — Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., are investigating after a dog was shot following what…
Crew unravels humpback whale from rope and fishing gear off B.C.’s coast
Fader the humpback has been coming back to British Columbia’s waters for the last two…
Rainfall warning for B.C.’s Howe Sound, parts of Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Heavy rainfall is in the forecast for parts of British Columbia’s south coast…
U.S. outdoor school modifies coastal B.C. camping application following outcry
An American outdoor leadership school says it is removing campsites along the west coast of…
Planned ignition aims to reduce fuel around wildfire near Peachland, B.C.
Emergency officials in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley say a wildfire that had forced residents out…
B.C. funeral homes complain of lack of funding in provincial burial program
British Columbia’s government helps to pay families who can’t afford funeral costs, but those who…
Bullets strike neighbouring homes in targeted shooting in Chilliwack, B.C.: RCMP
CHILLIWACK — Police in Chilliwack, B.C., say they’re investigating a targeted shooting that saw neighbouring…
Residents of Peachland, B.C., return home, remain on alert due to wildfire
PEACHLAND — All residents of Peachland, B.C., who were forced out of their homes by…
B.C., Ottawa extend funding agreement for Tsilhqot’in child and family services
The British Columbia and federal governments have extended a funding agreement with the Tsilhqot’in Nation…
Wildfire evacuation order downgraded for parts of Peachland, B.C.
KELOWNA — Some residents in B.C.’s Okanagan Valley who were ordered out of their homes…
High streamflow advisory in place for B.C.’s south coast
VICTORIA — A high streamflow advisory has been issued for much of the B.C. coast,…
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians on strike, concerts cancelled
VANCOUVER — Unionized Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians have officially walked off the job, resulting in…
Talks to resume between B.C. government and its public service union
VICTORIA — Negotiations will resume Monday between the union representing British Columbia’s public service workers…
Police in B.C. respond to three separate illegal border crossings in two days
Police said five people have been taken into custody over a two-day period for illegally…
B.C. Premier David Eby announces new involuntary care beds, North Coast power line
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby came prepared with announcements as he spoke to leaders of…
Man suing estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau denies estate’s claims
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man who is suing the estate of acclaimed Indigenous artist…
Labubu-maker Pop Mart to open first Canadian store at B.C. mall
The Chinese toy maker behind the popular Labubu dolls will soon open its first store…
Police cleared in fatal 2024 shooting of woman in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog says an officer was justified in using lethal…