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Poilievre says of B.C. Premier Eby that ‘one man can’t block’ pipeline proposal
CALGARY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians, including British Columbians, want a new oil…
B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit
British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024,…
Murderer who reportedly kissed prison manager allowed to return to minimum security
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a man convicted of first-degree murder to be moved…
July was slightly cooler than the last 2 years, but extreme weather impacts continue, scientists say
ROME (AP) — The world experienced its third-warmest July on record this year, the European…
Canada Super 60 cricket league set to debut in October at B.C. Place Stadium
VANCOUVER — The Canada Super 60 cricket league will debut Oct. 8 to 13 at…
B.C. restaurant owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma shot at a second time in a month
SURREY — Police say a restaurant in British Columbia linked to a prominent Indian comedian…
Family ‘heartbroken’ after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree
COMOX — The family of a young mother and her five-month-old son killed by a…
Canada coach makes three changes for final tune-up game ahead of Rugby World Cup
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made three changes to his lineup for Saturday’s test match…
Rain gives reprieve in B.C. fire fight before challenging days ahead: fire service
Light rain and higher humidity have briefly tempered wildfire activity in British Columbia, with some…
Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump could choose…
First Nation disappointed as B.C. court rejects challenge to Mount Polley dam level
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a First Nation’s bid to stop a…
Two climbers, one of them injured, plucked off sheer mountain face in B.C.
NORTH VANCOUVER — Members of three search and rescue groups combined efforts to save two…
Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it’s dealing with a growing number of…
Road to CFL hasn’t been an easy one for Lions receiver Ayden Eberhardt
Resiliency has led Ayden Eberhardt to where he’s at. The 27-year-old American receiver is enjoying…
Amazon’s bid to overturn B.C. labour ruling on workers’ unionization rejected
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board has rejected a bid by e-commerce giant Amazon…
Josh Allen’s NFL success not a surprise to former teammate Eberhardt
Ayden Eberhardt isn’t the least bit surprised that Josh Allen has developed into one of…
Veteran quarterbacks Collaros, Adams poised to return to their respective teams
The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers should have their offensive leaders back when they…
Once a cage fighter, Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine transitions to movie director
Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine wore many hats before making his name as a…
Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves
HALIFAX — Sandra Walsh was struggling to breathe in her apartment when temperatures across Nova…
Three workers trapped in B.C.’s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says
VANCOUVER — Three workers trapped underground in a refuge area at the Red Chris mine…
Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death of care home patient in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD — Police say they are investigating the “suspicious” death of a patient who had…
Teck copper mine extension project to move forward with up to $2.4B price tag
Teck Resources Ltd. says its board has given the green light to extending the life…
Nanaimo, B.C., councillor’s motion proposes asking for closure of safe injection site
A city councillor in Nanaimo, B.C., is expected to push the city to reach out…
Motion in Nanaimo, B.C., to ask for closure of safe injection site deferred
City council in Nanaimo, B.C., has voted to defer a motion on asking the local…