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What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
OTTAWA — All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to…
Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Abel Mwansa Jr. laid to rest in Zambia
KITWE — A 12-year-old boy killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last…
Avalanche kills 23-year-old man snowmobiling in B.C.’s Kootenay Pass
CRESTON — RCMP say an avalanche swept away two snowmobilers in British Columbia’s Kootenay Pass…
B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths
VICTORIA — Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where…
From rent hikes to damages: Understanding the basics of rental agreements
Every province and territory has already done the heavy lifting of what’s legal, and what’s…
Nine candidates make the cut in the race for the leadership of B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservative Party says nine candidates have advanced to the next phase…
Solomon to meet OpenAI CEO Altman in wake of mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Federal Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon will meet with OpenAI chief executive Sam…
B.C. RCMP say three foreign nationals charged with extortion, one suspect at large
SURREY — Police say three foreign nationals face extortion and firearms charges amid a spasm…
Chilliwack, B.C., school trustee Laurie Throness resigns over free speech ‘chill’
CHILLIWACK — A school trustee in Chilliwack, B.C., has resigned his position, saying he “no…
Witness denies Vancouver officers on Myles Gray’s back before his death
VANCOUVER — One of the Vancouver officers who responded to the scene after a man…
Pedestrian killed by train in Maple Ridge, B.C., RCMP say
MAPLE RIDGE — A man has been struck and killed by a train in Maple…
Influencer charged in human trafficking case, police say
VANCOUVER — The RCMP say a social media influencer from Vancouver is facing six charges…
Frontal system brings heavy snow, strong winds and record warmth to areas of B.C.
VANCOUVER — A strong frontal system passing over British Columbia brought record warmth to parts…
Students in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., begin returning to class following mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE — Some students headed back to classes in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Thursday,…
Pembina green-lights two pipeline projects, reports dip in quarterly earnings
CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has decided to proceed with two pipeline expansion…
Suspected serial kidnapper charged in B.C. after multiple attacks in Metro Vancouver
PITT MEADOWS — A man accused of kidnapping three women across Metro Vancouver over a…
Surrey, B.C., officer cleared after scooter driver hurt in crash with stolen truck
SURREY — British Columbia’s civilian police watchdog says there are no connections between the actions…
Snowfall, high wind warnings expand in B.C. as frontal system moves across province
COQUIHALLA — Large portions of British Columbia are under warnings and advisories for heavy snowfall…
Move to national PharmaCare expands B.C. residents access to diabetes, hormone drugs
VICTORIA — The national PharmaCare program will start in British Columbia on Sunday, giving residents…
B.C. worker’s muscle, joint injury claims cost more than $2 billion over five years
RICHMOND — British Columbia’s workers’ compensation agency says claims for musculoskeletal injuries — those involving…
Sikh Canadians say state violence a continued threat as PM prepares to visit India
OTTAWA — Some Canadian Sikhs are calling on the government to take a firmer stand…
Eby honours heroism of Tumbler Ridge kids while marking Pink Shirt Day
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has paid tribute to the heroism of children…
B.C. RCMP tout 10-year prison sentence for ‘primary target’ in drug lab investigation
RICHMOND — A 10-year prison sentence has been handed to a man police say led…
Snow squalls, strong winds, highway warnings for parts of B.C.: Environment Canada
COQUIHALLA — Heavy snow and strong winds have prompted warnings from Environment Canada for several…