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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…
Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’
VICTORIA — A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a “strongly…
Squamish, B.C., declares wildfire state of emergency as blaze looms over community
The District of Squamish has declared a local state of emergency due to an out-of-control…
Heat eases in parts of B.C., persists in Interior, as more temperature records fall
Environment Canada has lifted special weather statements about a record-breaking hot spell for much of…
Six-foot boa constrictor slithers away at beach in Tofino, B.C.
VICTORIA — A six-foot-long boa constrictor is on the loose after slithering away at Tofino’s…
‘No end in sight’ for systematic killing of BC wolves to save caribou
The BC government spent a decade killing wolves to protect caribou. Now, critics warn that despite questions about its effectiveness, ethics and impact on the rest of the environment, the government is moving to make the wolf cull a permanent part of its strategy.
BC’s sunflower sea stars are now endangered, but rays of hope remain
Sunflower sea stars clinging to life in BC’s cold-water fjords are officially on the edge of extinction, a scientific advisory panel is warning.
Mountie charged with driving offences after B.C. crash
VICTORIA — An RCMP officer faces two charges under the Motor Vehicle Act after a…
12 more temperature records broken in B.C. as hot weather persists
Another dozen temperature records have fallen in British Columbia thanks to the ongoing spell of…
‘Sleeping in cars’: Saskatchewan ombudsman slams delayed aid to wildfire evacuees
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s ombudsman says Premier Scott Moe’s government is failing to provide timely help…
B.C. to restore housing aid to families with sick children in Vancouver hospitals
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it’s working to reverse changes that slashed accommodation…
Kayaker saw high-speed boat before deadly B.C. crash in ‘very problematic area’
VANCOUVER — North Vancouver resident John Belisle and his wife frequently kayak in the waters…
Hot spell persists in southern B.C. after breaking century-old records
VANCOUVER — Temperatures are forecast to remain high in parts of southern British Columbia until…
B.C.’s youth unemployment rate second-highest in Canada with 16.6 per cent in May
VICTORIA — High school students walking across graduation stages this month will step into an…
Judge upholds obstruction conviction for B.C. Mountie in Dale Culver case
A provincial court judge has ruled that the guilty verdict stands for an RCMP officer…
Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals
Dr. Jeff Eppler, an emergency room physician at Kelowna General Hospital, is getting ready for…
Environment Canada issues air quality statements for northeastern B.C. amid wildfires
Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in northeastern British Columbia. The agency…
Crews fight heavy winds as fire nears community in northeastern B.C.
Wildland firefighters battling a blaze in northeastern B.C. were preparing for a challenging weekend as…
B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals
British Columbia has launched a six-week, $5-million campaign of targeted advertisements to recruit doctors and…
Southern B.C. set to bake under ‘early season heat event’
Environment Canada has warned of an “early season heat event” across much of southern British…
Manitoba premier eyes northern development that could include a pipeline
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promoted his province Friday as the route for a…
B.C. district tells residents under evacuation orders to leave as wildfire grows
The Peace River Regional District says residents who are subject to evacuation orders in the…
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as wildfires rage
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is resisting an Opposition call to bring in the…
B.C. mill worker drowns after being trapped in machine that fell into ocean
DUNCAN — Mounties in British Columbia say a mill worker on Vancouver Island has drowned…