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Victoria teachers say school violence an ‘epidemic,’ report tells of 6,000 incidents
The teachers’ union in Greater Victoria is urging immediate action after a report outlined what…
A million more B.C. residents have a doctor, but 20 per cent of population needs one
SURREY — The B.C. government says a million more people have been connected to a…
From e-scooters to Indigenous rights law, B.C.’s local leaders discuss top concerns
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VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s deputy premier and attorney general, Niki Sharma, said she doesn’t want…
B.C. wildfires hit Indigenous reserves harder, human rights report says
VANCOUVER — A new report from British Columbia’s Human Rights Commissioner says Indigenous reserves are…
Campbell River, B.C., area will be first to test new proposed forest management model
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Forests Ministry has chosen a stretch of land near Campbell River…
Vancouver General Hospital to make custom splints using 3D printing, saving time
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s largest hospital will become the first health care facility in North…
B.C. court strikes rule to force foreign-trained doctors to work in remote areas
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s health minister says the province will tweak the system that attracts…
Man charged in 2025 hit-and-run in Surrey, B.C., that killed girl, 6
SURREY — A 38-year-old man from Surrey, B.C., has been charged in a hit-and-run in…
5 children in the Philippines rescued as B.C. man faces child-sex charges, police say
NEW WESTMINSTER — Five children in the Philippines have been rescued and a man from…
Fact File: Misleading claim links vandalism of U.S. visitor’s truck to recent tension
Photos posted on X last week that claim to show an American visitor’s pickup truck…
B.C. journalist, harassed by ‘cult-like’ China protest group, wins defamation payout
The crowds of protesters gathered outside Gao Bing Chen’s home on a cul-de-sac in Surrey,…
Milobar’s new party gains seventh B.C. legislator, ‘on track’ for official status
VICTORIA — The new party formed by British Columbia legislators who have defected from the…
B.C.’s deficit forecast up $450M to $13.8B after calculation errors on gas royalties
VICTORIA — The British Columbia deficit forecast has grown by $450 million to a record-setting…
Man arrested after Vancouver convenience store clerk shot during doorway conversation
VANCOUVER — Video surveillance shows a Vancouver convenience store clerk sitting behind a counter speaking…
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim amends defamation response as trial date is set
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has changed the way he’s depicting a media briefing…
Border authorities have deported 111 due to extortion violence since last August
OTTAWA — Canadian border authorities say they have deported 111 people since August last year…
Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention
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An annual gathering of municipal leaders from across British Columbia is underway with the province’s…
Home sales in B.C. down again in August amid ‘gradual recovery,’ association says
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VANCOUVER — British Columbia home sales fell again in August on a year-to-year basis, although…
Two pulled from water near B.C. Lower Mainland after fishing vessel sinks
DELTA, B.C. — British Columbia’s ferry operator says two people were pulled from the waters…
How drones helped rescue climber stranded on B.C. cliff face
SQUAMISH — Two drones played key roles in the nighttime rescue of a climber stranded…
Student’s door-to-door Chinese ballads break down barriers, win fans and lamb chops
When Kieran Michael MacNeill started going door to door in Richmond, B.C., serenading householders in…
Sept. 11 first responders tell of Canada-U.S. bonds at B.C. border ceremony
SURREY — New York first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, have spoken of the enduring…
Teresa Wat becomes sixth legislator to join new party of former B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA — The newest member of a still-unnamed party acknowledged she and five other former…
Man faces 22 charges over four shootings in Surrey, B.C., in 2025 and 2026
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., say a man is facing numerous charges after four…