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Man found dead after fire in makeshift structure in Salmon Arm, B.C.
SALMON ARM, B.C. – The RCMP and coroners service are investigating after a man was…
B.C. Finance Minister Carole James has Parkinson’s, won’t seek re-election
VICTORIA – B.C. Finance Minister Carole James says she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease…
No safety danger after derailment near Prince George, B.C.: CN Railway
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Canadian National Railway says there was no danger to public safety…
Protesters pack up camp at B.C. legislature after five arrests Wednesday night
VICTORIA – Dozens of Indigenous youth and their supporters packed blankets and tarps Thursday, ending…
It’s up to all Wet’suwet’en people to work through agreement: Bellegarde
VANCOUVER – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says it’s up to all…
Woman with presumed case of COVID-19 in critical condition in B.C.
VICTORIA – A woman in her 80s with a presumptive case of the novel coronavirus…
Horgan says pipeline protests at B.C. legislature ‘counterproductive’
VICTORIA – B.C. Premier John Horgan questions what is being achieved by ongoing protests at…
Shed handshakes for smiles and foot taps to avoid COVID-19 risk: doctor
VANCOUVER – “Wash your hands” has been the usual advice during flu season but “hands…
Manslaughter charge laid in death of man at Vancouver homeless camp
Vancouver police say a man has been charged in the homicide of a 62-year-old man…
Strike possible by Saturday at Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria
VICTORIA – Workers have served strike notice at the Fairmont Empress, a well-known landmark hotel…
Three more novel coronavirus cases in B.C., now 33 people infected in Canada
VICTORIA – Three more cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in British Columbia,…
B.C. Supreme court hears audio tape of arrest at murder trial
KELOWNA, B.C. – A man accused of second-degree murderer in West Kelowna, B.C., asked for…
NewsAlert: 3 more coronavirus cases in B.C., 33 people now infected in Canada
VICTORIA – Three more cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in British Columbia,…
Man with ties to Scouts accused of distributing child porn in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – A man from Surrey, B.C., with ties to Scouts Canada is accused…
B.C. to improve paid leave for workers affected by domestic and sexual violence
VICTORIA – Workers in British Columbia affected by domestic or sexual violence will be eligible…
Elected Wet’suwet’en councillor calls for inclusivity in consensus building over deal
VANCOUVER – A Wet’suwet’en elected councillor says she has “high hopes” that internal conflict over…
Vancouver-area home sales below average, but it’s still a seller’s market: board
VANCOUVER – Home sales in Metro Vancouver remain well below the 10-year average for the…
Vancouver police cruisers, fleeing car, damaged at end of early morning chase
VANCOUVER – Police say one man suffered minor injuries when his car and several police…
Canadians at forefront of COVID-19 research as SARS outbreak informs response
VANCOUVER – The potential for a worldwide pandemic has kept scientists in Canada at the…
A primer on the governance system of the Wet’suwet’en Nation
VANCOUVER – A B.C. Supreme Court case in 2011 explained the traditional Wet’suwet’en governance system.…
B.C. eyes on coronavirus in Wash., state after deaths; premier, governor speak
VICTORIA – Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says British Columbia is monitoring the deaths…
Nine missing snowmobilers found safe near Whistler, British Columbia: RCMP
WHISTLER, B.C. – The RCMP say nine snowmobilers who were stuck in the Brandywine Mountain…
Suspected arson at CN Rail building not connected to protests: RCMP
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – The RCMP says a teenage male was arrested and released with…
Tilray misses analyst expectations in Q4, following February layoffs
NANAIMO, B.C. – Tilray Inc. missed analyst expectations as it reported revenues of US$46.9 million…