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B.C. River Forecast Centre upgrades flood warning for part of north coast
British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued an upgraded flood warning for areas around Terrace…
B.C.’s attorney general hopes new bail law can prevent further partner violence
VICTORIA — British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma says she is hopeful that new bail…
Union at online retailer Amazon to start bargaining for workers at B.C. warehouse
DELTA — Unifor has filed notice to begin the bargaining process with online retailer Amazon…
B.C. First Nations make legal challenges to huge Ksi Lisims LNG project
VANCOUVER — Two British Columbia First Nations are taking the federal government to court to…
Most members of B.C.’s legislature vote against bill to stop land acknowledgements
VICTORIA — A bill in British Columbia’s legislature to prevent publicly funded employees from making…
Fatal halfway-house shooting by Surrey officers justified, B.C. police watchdog rules
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog says two Surrey officers’ use of force was “justified…
His own executives want him gone. But B.C. Conservative leader Rustad won’t quit
VICTORIA — Almost one year ago to the day, John Rustad was on the brink…
Strong winds, heavy rain and high river levels predicted for coastal and central B.C.
VICTORIA — Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for much of coastal and central…
Officials warn against misinformation as B.C. rolls out influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
British Columbia’s health minister says she is concerned about a “growing amount of misinformation and…
B.C. health authority proposes virtual care pilot program to keep small ERs open
LILLOOET — Virtual emergency care is being proposed for four communities in British Columbia’s Interior…
VPD officer had no option but to shoot man in Vancouver 7-Eleven stabbing: IIO report
British Columbia’s police watchdog says an officer was justified and “bound by his duty” when…
Lawyer says B.C. RCMP officer believed group chats were condoned
The lawyer for a British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over derogatory comments in…
Wildfire workers join B.C. public service job action amid mediated talks
BURNABY — British Columbia’s public service workers’ union is expanding its job action even as…
B.C. gang leader pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder Bacon brothers
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia gang leader has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder three…
You ‘wouldn’t want to live in’ decrepit military housing, auditor general says
OTTAWA — Many of the living spaces used by Canadian Armed Forces members at several…
Motion for City of Vancouver to create new rental housing corporation fails
VANCOUVER — A motion on the recommendation that Vancouver city council create a new corporation…
Humpback calf seen with deep gash after reported ferry strike off Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A group representing whale-watching operators has shared a photo of a young humpback…
Rustad denies raising mental health as an issue with MLA who quit Conservatives
British Columbia’s Opposition Leader says he “didn’t talk about mental health” as he discussed the…
B.C. Mountie’s lawyer admits messages broke RCMP code, but calls investigation biased
The decision from an RCMP conduct board about comments made by British Columbia police officers…
How B.C. man rescued himself from jaws of grizzly that ripped off his lips and scalp
Joe Pendry used his experience as a boxer to fight for his life when a…
Guilbeault praises CBC’s plans to boost local news coverage
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is praising CBC/Radio-Canada’s plans to increase local news coverage…
B.C. Conservative Rustad stoking ‘baseless’ land ruling fears: First Nations leaders
VANCOUVER — First Nations leaders in British Columbia say provincial Conservative leader John Rustad is…
Prominent totem pole returning to family after nearly 60 years due to deterioration
VICTORIA — The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority says a carved cedar totem pole that has…
Eby says B.C. tried to involve private owners in Cowichan Aboriginal title case
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province previously tried unsuccessfully to get private property…