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Two major wildfires in northeast B.C. downgraded after rain, leaving one fire of note
The BC Wildfire Service says recent rain in the province’s central Interior and northeast has…
B.C. coroner won’t call inquest into death of woman, hit by police anti-riot rounds
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief coroner is taking the unusual step of not calling an…
Man seen ‘speeding toward’ dolphins in B.C. waters fined $5,000
PORT HARDY — A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of…
Canadian Food Inspection Agency finds rare disease at B.C. commercial pigeon premises
CHILLIWACK — Canada’s food inspection agency says it has uncovered a case of Newcastle disease…
Remains found in B.C. Interior identified as woman who went missing in 2017
Mounties in British Columbia’s Interior say human remains found last month have been confirmed as…
B.C. government won’t fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug…
G7 leaders agree to ‘charter’ on wildfires, pledging global co-operation
BANFF — Leaders of the G7 have agreed to co-operate on efforts to manage the…
Eby says Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard not ‘preferred’ but won’t interfere
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he shares the concerns of unions that…
Teck receives provincial certificate for to extend B.C. Interior copper mine
Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources says it has received an environmental assessment certificate from the…
Suspended BC nurse had relationship with another vulnerable patient
The "inappropriate" relationship dates back 20 years.
B.C.’s biggest wildfire classified as ‘being held’ thanks to recent rain
Drenching rain has helped fire crews in British Columbia’s northeast get a grip on the…
BC elementary teacher who spanked Grade 1 child suspended
She's been teaching for almost 30 years.
B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who…
Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly that has stalked people, harassed…
Man presumed drowned after disappearing in Metro Vancouver lake
WEST VANCOUVER — Police in West Vancouver say a 29-year-old man is presumed to have…
Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall
DAWSON CREEK — The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province’s…
Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice…
Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver…
‘Let the chips fall’: New B.C. party’s leader vows to go where others won’t
VICTORIA — The interim leader of B.C.’s newest political party says it will raise issues…
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating after ‘hateful symbol’ painted on rainbow sidewalk
TISDALE — RCMP say they’re investigating after they say a “hateful symbol” was painted on…
American weather presenters say coverage of wildfires on the Prairies has intensified
EDMONTON — Three American TV weather presenters say their viewers’ appetite is soaring for information…
B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to ‘combat the globalist assault’
Two former members of the B.C. Conservatives who have been sitting as Independents for months…
B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisories for a…
City of Burnaby, B.C., to apologize to Chinese Canadians for past discrimination
A formal apology is being planned by the City of Burnaby, B.C., for its role…