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No charges approved against Vancouver police after B.C. man died during confrontation
VICTORIA – The B.C. Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved against Vancouver Police…
Woman walking with kids killed by runaway cargo vehicle in Surrey: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. – Police say a woman who had been walking with two children is…
CP NewsAlert: Front-line workers named Canada’s Newsmaker of the Year by editors
VANCOUVER – Shortly after COVID-19 reached Canada, the meaning of “essential work” began to crystalize…
Equinox Gold Corp. signs all-stock deal to acquire Premier Gold Mines Ltd.
VANCOUVER – Equinox Gold Corp. has signed a friendly agreement to acquire Premier Gold Mines…
First COVID-19 vaccination given in British Columbia
VICTORIA – The first COVID-19 vaccination was administered Tuesday in British Columbia as those working…
Stricter enforcement coming to COVID-19 rule breakers, B.C. premier says
VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan warns tighter enforcement is coming to those who refuse to…
B.C. must improve supports for youth ‘aging out’ of government care: watchdog report
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s representative for children and youth is calling on the province to…
City, park board put plan in place to empty Vancouver tent encampment for homeless
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver and the park board have released a plan to…
COVID-19 vaccine goes out Tuesday as 2,146 new cases recorded in B.C. over weekend
VANCOUVER – The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in British Columbia and…
B.C. government says proposed insurance rate decrease is largest in 40 years
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s public insurance company is applying for a 15 per cent decrease…
Court hears senior RCMP officer emailed FBI after Huawei CFO arrested in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A security analyst who monitors emails to and from the RCMP says a…
B.C. residents urged to prevent fires involving holiday decorations
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s Public Safety Ministry is warning that the risk of fire could…
Researchers aim to use artificial intelligence to save endangered whales in B.C.
VANCOUVER – Researchers are aiming to “teach” a computer to recognize the sounds of resident…
‘Walk-of-shame’ comment prompts call to change police sexual assault investigations
VICTORIA – A woman’s complaints about being asked about a “walk of shame” by a…
Vancouver charity continues 80-year-old tradition of serving Christmas meals
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver charity is serving its annual Christmas lunch and dinner to nearly…
Border executive had no worries about officer conduct related to Meng Wanzhou case
VANCOUVER – A former executive with the Canada Border Services Agency says she never had…
Ship that sank 52 years ago off B.C.’s coast now polluting marine park
VANCOUVER – A cargo ship that sank off the west coast of Vancouver Island more…
B.C. biotech company AbCellera Biologics goes public, shares surge 170% on Nasdaq
VANCOUVER – Shares of Vancouver biotechnology company AbCellera Biologics hit the public market today, soaring…
CBSA officer says her lack of notes in Meng case ‘weighed’ on her
VANCOUVER – Lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou are planning to introduce a new legal…
B.C. attorney general relays money laundering inquiry concerns to federal counterpart
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s attorney general says he’s concerned about reports of a lack of…
Dr. Bonnie Henry warns to stay vigilant as B.C. reports highest COVID death toll
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s provincial health officer is urging people to be patient and keep…
B.C. baby of mother in coma from COVID-19 is ‘strong and healthy,’ aunt says
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The aunt of a B.C. infant born while his mother was in…
Lululemon beats expectations as Q3 profits increase 14 per cent to US$143.6 million
VANCOUVER – Lululemon Athletica Inc. beat expectations as its net profit increased 14 per cent…
Health workers report burnout amid second wave, ask public to obey health rules
VANCOUVER – Sophia Gabiniewicz is well accustomed to dealing with stress as a registered nurse…