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Several people injured when boat lands on another on B.C.’s Okanagan Lake: police
KELOWNA — Several people have been injured in a boat crash that resulted in one…
U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull
A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says…
Motorhome crash triggers Okanagan wildfire and evacuations, blaze now held
A motorhome collided with a tree and burst into flames along Highway 97 in British…
Carnival worker dies after being found unconscious near ride in Prince Rupert, B.C.
PRINCE RUPERT — A worker has died at a summer carnival in Prince Rupert, B.C.,…
BC Lottery Corp. says it was ‘ambushed’ by Fintrac in money laundering investigation
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Lottery Corp. is taking the federal government to court, claiming…
‘Quite the show’: Video shows orcas getting up close with B.C. boaters
A British Columbia resident says he got the show of a lifetime when a pod…
B.C. opening new schools, seats across the province this fall
The British Columbia government says new schools and hundreds of places for pupils are opening…
Ottawa provides nearly $22.7M to expand EV charging stations in B.C.
British Columbia’s electric vehicle charging network is set to grow, with Ottawa providing close to…
Council in Burnaby, B.C., calls for Israel arms embargo
BURNABY — The city council in Burnaby, B.C., has agreed to ask the federal government…
B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon
VANCOUVER — British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the…
Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA
VANCOUVER — Vancouver International Airport is reporting that some of its flights are being delayed,…
Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes
Lytton, B.C., is living up to its reputation as the hottest location in Canada. Starting…
Sheet-covered thieves in ghostly getaway at B.C. care home
NEW WESTMINSTER — Police in New Westminster, B.C., are seeking two suspects who covered themselves…
B.C. to receive $326M this year from the Canada Community-Building Fund
SURREY — The federal government says British Columbia is set to receive more than $326…
Police probe shooting at home linked to man arrested after fatal B.C. boat crash
NORTH VANCOUVER — A home associated with a man who was arrested after a British…
12-year-old rollerblading with family dies after being hit by car on Vancouver Island
SHAWNIGAN LAKE — Police on Vancouver Island say a 12-year-old who was rollerblading with family…
Records tumble and heat warnings expand across B.C., as bad-air advisories are lifted
A series of temperature warnings and special weather statements has been expanded as a heat…
Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved
Celebrity doctor-turned-U.S. health official Mehmet Oz says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order to cull…
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says ‘Buy Canada’ policy needs work
COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a…
First Nations ‘making history’ to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals
Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the…
Metro Vancouver issues air quality warning over Fraser Valley wildfire, smog levels
The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for properties near a wildfire…
Human remains discovered in burned vehicle near Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP
KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops, B.C., say human remains were found in a burned out…
BC Hydro says power restored for more than 500 customers on Vancouver Island
PORT ALBERNI — BC Hydro says crews have restored power for more than 500 customers…
B.C. Appeal Court rules man’s sentencing improperly considered deportation risk
VANCOUVER — In March 2024, a middle-aged man was having a cigarette outside his Surrey,…