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Three UBC neuroscience experts among Order of Canada appointees
VANCOUVER — Three neurological scientists and researchers, all at the University of British Columbia, are…
Shooters target homes in Surrey, B.C., with police linking one attack to extortion
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating after two homes were shot at this…
Man arrested after alleged attempted home invasion in Fort St. John, B.C.
FORT ST. JOHN — Police say a man is likely facing charges in relation to…
Torrential rain shuts and washes out highways in B.C.’s north coast
PRINCE RUPERT — Torrential rain of more than 200 millimetres in places along British Columbia’s…
B.C. paramedics union says negotiations broke down, warns of a possible strike
VANCOUVER — The union representing thousands of paramedics, dispatchers, and call takers in British Columbia…
Harman Bhangu says he will ‘most likely’ run for leadership of B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu says he will “most likely” run for the…
Violinist undeterred by Vancouver orchestra’s legal threat over sexual assault claim
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver violinist who was threatened with legal action by the Vancouver Symphony…
Haircut, hornet and luggage woes triggered B.C.’s most unusual 911 calls in 2025
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s emergency line responder has released a list of the most unusual…
Teen reported missing in North Vancouver found dead in Vancouver home
VANCOUVER — Major crime investigators are looking into the death of a 16-year-old girl found…
Man arrested in Vancouver after spray painter threatens pedestrian with knife
VANCOUVER — A 50-year-old man has been arrested in Vancouver for allegedly trying to spray…
‘Mysterious’ crash kills Vancouver driver on Coquihalla Highway
HOPE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Police in British Columbia are seeking public help in their…
Noah beats Oliver as most popular name for B.C. babies in 2025: province
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says Noah was the most popular name for babies…
Police in B.C. seize close to 100 kg of drugs in trafficking investigation
BURNABY — Police in Metro Vancouver say they have seized almost 100 kilograms of illicit…
9.0 quake in B.C. could kill thousands and cost $128 billion, report foresees
VICTORIA — Minutes after a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island one summer’s…
Rain, snow and flood watch in B.C.’s north as weather system moves through
PRINCE RUPERT — Heavy rainfall warnings and flood watches covered much of British Columbia’s north…
Man charged after allegedly slashing another man’s face at Vancouver’s club
VANCOUVER — Police say a man from Delta, B.C., has been charged after allegedly slashing…
Man found dead in B.C.’s Okanagan region on Christmas, foul play suspected
LAKE COUNTRY — Police in the British Columbia Interior are investigating what they are calling…
‘Once-in-a-generation moment:’ Rare bird flittering around Vancouver park draws crowd
VANCOUVER — Dozens of birders flocked to Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Park on Sunday to catch…
About 20 weather warnings in effect across Canada as rain, snow, cold hammer country
EDMONTON — About 20 weather warnings from Environment Canada are set to remain in effect…
Seven people treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Nanaimo, B.C., motel
NANAIMO — Seven people were treated for smoke inhalation in hospital after a fire broke…
“A Christmas miracle:’ Black bear cub recovering from serious burn injuries in B.C.
DAWSON CREEK — A wildlife rescue organization says it’s a “Christmas miracle” that a black…
Snowfall warnings are in effect for northern B.C. and parts of Yukon
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued several snowfall warnings for the southern parts of Yukon…
One man is dead after crashing into a power pole in Chilliwack: RCMP
CHILLIWACK — A 27-year-old man is dead after crashing into a power pole in Chilliwack,…
Overnight ER closure at B.C. hospital due to staffing challenges
SURREY — A hospital in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley is shutting its emergency department during…