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Ottawa funds development of First Nations-owned B.C. geothermal project
FORT NELSON, B.C. – Ottawa has committed more than $40 million to fund the development…
RCMP seek suspects after lug nuts loosed on two Nanaimo vehicles, one loses tire
NANAIMO, B.C. – RCMP are searching for suspects after someone loosened the lug nuts on…
B.C. urged to protect at-risk old growth while it works to transform forestry policy
VANCOUVER – The most at-risk ecosystems should be set aside from logging while British Columbia…
Unemployment data shows strong recovery, says B.C. NDP; Liberals say there’s no plan
VICTORIA – Statistics Canada data shows the jobless rate in British Columbia dipped more than…
B.C. allows outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people, indoor rules still in place
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s provincial health officer is now allowing up to 10 people to…
CanWel Building Materials Q4 revenue and income rises on ‘unprecedented’ prices
VANCOUVER – CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. is reporting higher fourth-quarter revenue and earnings on…
Most B.C. First Nations communities offered at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
VANCOUVER – Most residents of First Nations communities in British Columbia have received at least…
B.C. housing minister pledges shelter spaces for homeless in Victoria parks
VICTORIA – Homeless people living in Victoria’s parks will have shelter spaces by the end…
Prices, sales up in B.C. real estate, while inventory down: real estate association
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia Real Estate Association says homes sales in the province moved…
B.C. health authority denies lawsuit claim that racism played a part in baby’s death
TERRACE, B.C. – Health officials in northern British Columbia deny allegations they mismanaged the treatment…
Temporary dedicated bike lane replaces one vehicle lane through Stanley Park
VANCOUVER – A temporary bike lane is returning to Vancouver’s Stanley Park, replacing one lane…
Premium Brands reports Q4 profit and revenue up, increases quarterly dividend
VANCOUVER – Premium Brands Holdings Corp. raised its dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit…
B.C. government won’t release Telus contract on vaccine appointment call centres
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s premier and health minister refused to directly answer questions Wednesday about…
Decision to fly to remote B.C. fish camp in poor weather cited by TSB in deadly crash
RICHMOND, B.C. – A decision to fly in poor weather to a remote British Columbia…
High COVID-19 count prompts citywide vaccinations in Prince Rupert, B.C.
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – Health officials say an entire northwestern British Columbia city will be…
B.C. blames Telus for call centre failures amid criticism over lack of online booking
VICTORIA – British Columbia is blaming Telus after call centres for COVID-19 vaccine appointments were…
Bull moose behind fence at B.C. airport feasts on fresh trees before coaxed to leave
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A bull moose that mysteriously arrived inside the fenced perimeter at…
Transportation Safety Board issues report into fatal northwest B.C. helicopter crash
VANCOUVER – Heavy rain creating an optical illusion on the windshield of a helicopter could…
B.C. conservation officers find invasive mussel in aquarium moss in retail stores
VICTORIA – For years, British Columbia conservation officers have been checking boats coming into the…
Herschel Supply Co. names former Arc’teryx president Jon Hoerauf chief executive
VANCOUVER – Herschel Supply Co. is ushering in a new chief executive, freeing up the…
B.C.’s universities to start preparing for a return to in-person education this fall
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s minister of advanced education and skills training says universities and colleges…
Police respond to calls as spider in vehicle causes a ‘scramble’ in B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – Police say an “itsy-bitsy” intruder inside a vehicle caused “scramble” on the…
B.C. call centres to book vaccines will ‘do better’ after hectic first day: minister
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s health minister promised to “do better” on Monday after call centres…
Hosts of Vancouver parties are arrested and charged, say police
VANCOUVER – Two hosts of what police say were repeated parties in a condominium in…