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B.C. police watchdog files report, saying charges against officer possible
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia’s police watchdog has filed a report with the prosecution service…
B.C. police watchdog called to investigate man’s death after ‘well-being’ check: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. – The RCMP say British Columbia’s police watchdog has been called to investigate…
$1.2 million in funding announced for four mass-timber projects in B.C.
VICTORIA – British Columbia is helping to build four housing and infrastructure projects using mass…
A correction to a story on a mass timber program in B.C.
VICTORIA – In a story that moved April 7, The Canadian Press erroneously said three…
Avalanche within boundaries of B.C.’s Whistler Blackcomb resort kills one skier: RCMP
WHISTLER, B.C. – RCMP and Whistler Blackcomb confirm a man died earlier this week when…
End of vaccine card in B.C. too soon as BA.2 variant spreads: doctor
VANCOUVER – It’s too early to drop all COVID-19 restrictions, including proof of vaccination at…
B.C. moves to weekly COVID-19 reporting, changes how deaths are counted
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has made the switch to providing COVID-19 updates on…
B.C. floats rules to push charged, convicted politicians out of local elected posts
VICTORIA – The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has introduced new tools it says will help…
Drug users in Vancouver respond to targeted effort to ramp up vaccination rate
VANCOUVER – Efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccines to as many drug users as possible in…
Air Canada to suspend flights between Vancouver and Delhi this summer
VANCOUVER – Air Canada says it is suspending flights between Vancouver and Delhi this summer…
Metro Vancouver mayors ask province for more funding for affordable housing
VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver mayors are asking the provincial government for more support to provide…
B.C. makes changes to allow a single-step process for workers to unionize
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is making changes to the Labour Relations Code to…
British Columbia reports 329 people in hospital with COVID-19
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s Health Ministry says the number of people in hospital with COVID-19…
Pilot killed in helicopter crash in remote area of Vancouver Island
SAYWARD, B.C. – RCMP say the pilot of a helicopter that crashed in a remote…
Review critical of arrest of Indigenous man and granddaughter in opening bank account
VANCOUVER – A retired judge who led a disciplinary hearing against two police officers has…
RCMP say man in mental health crisis allegedly stabs and injures B.C. officer
KEREMEOS, B.C. – The Mounties say an officer is recovering from a stab wound after…
Asante Gold enters exclusivity agreement with Kinross on Ghana mining assets
VANCOUVER – Asante Gold Corp. says it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Kinross…
Fire in Surrey apartment building Tuesday night leaves one person dead.
SURREY, B.C. – A fire in an apartment building in Surrey’s Whalley neighbourhood Tuesday night…
Woman pleads guilty after toddler’s death in Vancouver daycare: Crown
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia Prosecution Service says a woman has pleaded guilty to a…
B.C. police watchdog calls for more funding to combat staffing shortage
SURREY, B.C. – The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia is calling for more government…
Man charged in death of security guard at university campus in B.C.: RCMP
KELOWNA, B.C. – The RCMP say a man has been charged in connection with the…
B.C. offers fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to seniors, most vulnerable
VICTORIA – British Columbia is offering a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines to seniors, starting…
Report on housing costs examines role for municipalities in easing affordability
VICTORIA – Municipalities across Canada face housing development constraints in their communities that could be…
West Fraser cutting pulp production at Alberta mill, changing type of pulp output
VANCOUVER – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it will cut production capacity and jobs…