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Chiefs group says teen was found dead in B.C. care home days after reported missing
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A police investigation into the group-home death of a British Columbia teen…
Greens’ Furstenau fires at NDP, Liberals on pandemic recovery, sales tax promise
SQUAMISH, B.C. – The leader of British Columbia’s Green party took aim at her two…
B.C. extends state of emergency, reports one death and 105 new cases of COVID-19
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is extending the province’s state of emergency for another two…
Defence argument in Meng extradition should be heard at a trial: attorney general
VANCOUVER – A lawyer for Canada’s attorney general accused the defence team for Huawei executive…
Conviction quashed, new trial ordered for man accused of murder after wife’s drowning
VANCOUVER – A man convicted of first-degree murder after his wife drowned while boating has…
Prosecutor: Huawei defence turning US extradition into trial
VANCOUVER – A Canadian prosecutor says by requesting the inclusion of additional evidence the defence…
Struggling outdoor equipment retailer MEC opposes efforts to pause sale to Kingswood
VANCOUVER – Beleaguered outdoor recreation retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op is opposing a proposed delay of…
Parents shouldn’t needlessly worry about COVID-19 exposure at school: Bonnie Henry
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s provincial health officer says rumours and misinformation should be replaced with…
U.S. misrepresented allegations against Meng Wanzhou to Canada: lawyer
VANCOUVER – The United States omitted and misstated facts when it shared allegations against Huawei…
Minimal risk to wild salmon from viruses on farmed B.C. salmon: Fisheries Department
VANCOUVER – The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says nine pathogens from farmed salmon in…
RCMP officer injured during traffic stop in Penticton, B.C., Mounties appeal for help
PENTICTON, B.C. – The RCMP in British Columbia is asking for the public’s help after…
Wilkinson says Liberals would eliminate B.C.’s provincial sales tax for a year
RICHMOND, B.C. – B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson says he would eliminate the provincial sales…
Group of prominent people demand immediate halt to Site C over stability concerns
VANCOUVER – A former president of BC Hydro and a former federal fisheries minister are…
Childhood lessons, fight with cancer helped John Horgan forge political goals
VICTORIA – An Indigenous leader says John Horgan would often use a joke to ease…
Huawei CFO case back in Canadian court on Monday
VANCOUVER – A senior executive for Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies will be in a…
Green Leader Furstenau says party aims to run 87 candidates in election
VICTORIA – Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says the party is working overtime to field a…
Horgan, Wilkinson trade barbs over MSP premiums, health care at campaign stops
TERRACE, B.C. – Health care in the era of COVID-19 took centre stage at campaign…
Wilkinson aims to be B.C. premier after cabinet role, working as doctor and lawyer
VANCOUVER – Former cabinet colleague Bill Bennett warns anyone verbally sparring with B.C. Liberal Leader…
Owners of vandalized gondola in Squamish, B.C., offer $250,000 reward for information
SQUAMISH, B.C. – The owners of a gondola in Squamish, B.C., that was vandalized for…
More female southern resident killer whales needed for population growth: scientists
VANCOUVER – The addition of a new male calf to a critically endangered pod of…
Horgan says Liberals left legacy of ‘runaway’ housing costs
VANCOUVER – Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson says community safety has declined as a result of…
B.C. municipalities want province to share cannabis tax money from Feds
A group advocating on behalf of municipalities and some First Nations across B.C. wants the…
Money laundering inquiry delayed over of B.C. election: commissioner
VANCOUVER – The head of B.C.’s money laundering inquiry has delayed the resumption of the…
Snap election in B.C. puts spotlight on party nomination contests
VANCOUVER – The NDP’s announcement that former MP Nathan Cullen is a candidate in the…