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Elections BC estimates higher voter turnout, still a historic low for B.C.
VICTORIA – Elections BC has revised its estimated voter turnout for the provincial election in…
Off-course duck from Europe or Asia is first of its kind to reach B.C.
VICTORIA – An unusual duck is fluttering the hearts of birdwatchers on southern Vancouver Island…
Lululemon Athletica names Meghan Frank as chief financial officer
VANCOUVER – Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced the promotion of Meghan Frank to the post of…
B.C. expands COVID-19 restrictions, orders masks in public spaces as virus surges
VICTORIA – British Columbia is making it mandatory to wear masks in public spaces, while…
Border officer can’t recall where idea to collect Meng’s phone passcodes came from
VANCOUVER – The border officer who led the examination of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou at…
Large dog shot and killed while attacking officers in Richmond, B.C.
RICHMOND, B.C. – Mounties in Richmond, B.C., shot and killed a large dog they say…
‘The Good Doctor’ actor Schiff released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment
VANCOUVER – Actor Richard Schiff, who appears on the Vancouver-filmed TV series “The Good Doctor,”…
Postmedia tells Unifor local of buyout, layoff plan to cut Vancouver salary expenses
VANCOUVER – Postmedia has notified unionized employees in Vancouver that it wants to reduce salary…
More pandemic protection needed for B.C. seniors as second COVID-19 wave hits: report
BURNABY, B.C. – An organization representing seniors-care providers in British Columbia has released new recommendations…
RCMP warn of toxic drugs after three deaths in 12 hours in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – Police suspect a deadly batch of drugs may be circulating in Surrey,…
Meng’s lawyer asks if border officer was gathering evidence for the FBI
VANCOUVER – The border officer who led Meng Wanzhou’s immigration exam at Vancouver’s airport before…
Six arrested after raids in Richmond, B.C., uncover drugs and guns
RICHMOND, B.C. – Six people have been arrested after RCMP in Richmond, B.C., conducted a…
B.C. premier to call on prime minister for national travel policy to fight COVID-19
VICTORIA – British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he will lobby Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Surge in B.C. COVID-19 cases putting strain on health-care system, officials say
VICTORIA – British Columbia officials say the second wave of COVID-19 is starting to put…
B.C. premier unsure of quarantine plan for Vancouver Island travellers
VICTORIA – A proposed two-week quarantine for anyone travelling to Vancouver Island may not be…
B.C.’s NDP government plans throne speech for Dec. 7 after winning majority
VICTORIA – The British Columbia legislature will return Dec. 7 after the NDP won a…
“The Good Doctor” actor Richard Schiff hospitalized with COVID-19
VANCOUVER – Actor Richard Schiff, who appears on the Vancouver-filmed TV series “The Good Doctor,”…
Vancouver mayor moves to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he’s preparing to table a motion that would see city…
Vancouver council approves plan that could set fees to drive into the downtown core
Vancouver city council has approved a Climate Emergency Action Plan that could see a levy…
B.C. education minister wants to avoid school closures completely
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s education minister hopes the government will be able to avoid school…
Powerful winds, high tides raise flooding concerns as storm sweeps across B.C.
VANCOUVER – A storm has battered coastal British Columbia with strong winds while blanketing many…
Ex-Mountie faces grilling from former minister’s lawyer, repeats earlier testimony
VANCOUVER – A retired RCMP officer repeated his earlier testimony Tuesday at British Columbia’s public…
Meng’s border exam was necessary because of national security concern: officer
VANCOUVER – A senior border officer involved in the examination of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou…
Health officer says COVID-19 cases reach new high at 717 in B.C. and 11 deaths
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s provincial health officer says COVID-19 cases are rising on Vancouver Island,…