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B.C. man accused of dark web fentanyl trafficking linked to U.S. Navy deaths: RCMP
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia man has been indicted on U.S. federal charges for allegedly…
B.C.’s police watchdog says guard’s treatment of prisoner could be torture
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia’s police watchdog says an officer’s use of force during the…
Telus signs deal to buy LifeWorks in deal valued at $2.9 billion including debt
VANCOUVER – Telus Corp. has signed a deal to buy LifeWorks Inc. valued at $2.9…
Thunder showers, rain could mean flooding for part of B.C. southern Interior
PENTICTON, B.C. – Residents and property owners in part of British Columbia’s southern Interior are…
Money laundering report points to government, RCMP failures, but finds no corruption
VICTORIA – Money laundering in British Columbia reached “staggering” levels due to inadequate efforts by…
Flood of atmospheric rivers in B.C. cost $675 million in insured damage: bureau
VANCOUVER – November’s floods in British Columbia that swamped homes and farms, swept away roads…
Some highlight quotes from the B.C. money-laundering inquiry
VANCOUVER – The final report from the money laundering inquiry looking into cash from organized…
Teams search for Kelowna, B.C., woman and dog, missing after walk along surging creek
KELOWNA, B.C. – A search is underway for a woman who has not been seen…
Kelowna latest to declare local state of emergency due to possible flooding
VANCOUVER – The City of Kelowna is the latest to declare a local state of…
Federal government gives $77 million for new fire-resistant buildings in Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON, B.C. – Harjit Sajjan toured the ruins of Lytton, B.C., on Tuesday, witnessing the…
SPCA seizes 123 cats and dogs from filthy trailer in Fort St. James, B.C.
FORT ST. JAMES, B.C. – Three small dogs and 120 cats found in filthy and…
Cash, hard drive, passport hidden in home of Amanda Todd extortion suspect: officer
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A Dutch police officer has described finding cash, a passport and…
Watchdog launches probe into actions of police in 8 B.C. departments
VICTORIA – An investigation has been launched into the conduct of 19 officers from eight…
Two dead, including alleged hostage taker who was shot by police, in B.C.
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – Two people are dead in Campbell River, B.C., including one man…
Large part of southern B.C. under flood warnings, watches as storm bears down
VANCOUVER – The emergency operations centre in the British Columbia community of Fernie has been…
Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon sets sights on 2024 in party convention address
PENTICTON, B.C. – Newly minted British Columbia Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon is already looking ahead…
Central Kootenay region in B.C. issues evacuation alert for community of Six Mile
VANCOUVER – The Regional District of Central Kootenay’s Emergency Operations Centre has issued an evacuation…
B.C.’s North Thompson River on flood watch, Fraser River advisory continues
VICTORIA – The B.C. River Forecast Centre has upgraded its ranking to a flood watch…
BC Liberals vote to begin name change consultations at Penticton convention
PENTICTON, B.C. – British Columbia’s Liberal party says its delegates have voted to begin a…
One dead, two injured after explosion, fire in downtown Vancouver hotel: officials
VANCOUVER – City officials say one person is dead and two others are injured following…
Loretta Rogers, director and matriarch of Rogers Communications Inc., dies at 83
VANCOUVER – Loretta Rogers, the matriarch of the Rogers family and long-time director at telecom…
Former judge’s report into B.C. money laundering to be released Wednesday
VICTORIA – The final report and recommendations of British Columbia’s public inquiry into money laundering…
B.C. Liberals gather in Okanagan, consider name change, look toward 2024 election
PENTICTON, B.C. – Members of British Columbia’s Liberal party are set to gather at a…
B.C. police watchdog says charges should be considered against officer in shooting
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia’s police watchdog says there are reasonable grounds to believe that…