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Wildfire evacuees in Fort St. John, B.C., allowed to return home: city
The City of Fort St. John, B.C., says people evacuated due to a wildfire on…
BC agency overseeing oil and gas is about to get more powerful. Here’s why you should care
One of British Columbia’s government agencies is poised to get a lot more power. Premier…
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says
Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire service were battling a blaze…
Many mental health calls in BC don’t require cops, program shows
A mobile, community-led crisis response team based in six communities across British Columbia is showing…
BC NDP to introduce prompt-payment legislation for construction
For Sarah Walker of electrical contractor Bryant Electric, late payments are a regular part of…
Victoria’s homeless campers prepare to take on government in court battle
VICTORIA – Homeless campers living on the grounds of Victoria’s courthouse say British Columbia’s government…
Paramedics to provide basic health services in small B.C. communities
VICTORIA – Paramedics will provide expanded health-care services in 73 rural and remote British Columbia…
Court intervenes as parents disagree over treatment for B.C. transgender child
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled that an 11-year-old child…
Clark draws fire for taking B.C. Liberal Party stipend above her salary
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark is defending her annual stipend of up to $50,000 from…
‘Heaven help us all:’ Father convicted in son’s death fears for other parents
NELSON, B.C. – A father found guilty of not providing his ailing toddler with medical…
Finance Minister talks First Nations investment during Vancouver visit
VANCOUVER – Canada’s finance minister has wrapped up a visit to the West Coast by…
CRH Medical posts 1st-quarter profit of $3 million
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) _ CRH Medical Corp. (CRHM) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income…
B.C. Lions say standout linebacker Solomon Elimimian ‘100 per cent healthy’
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions say linebacker Solomon Elimimian has fully recovered from the…
Neovasc posts loss of $7.6 million in 1st quarter
RICHMOND, British Columbia (AP) _ Neovasc Inc. (NVCN) on Friday reported a loss of $7.6…
B.C. woman falsely labelled a terrorist sues Canada for multimillion award
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia woman’s life was “destroyed” after the federal government wrongfully branded…
B.C. introduces law to prevent criminals from making money from their crimes
VICTORIA – British Columbia has introduced legislation to prevent serial killer Robert Pickton and other…
Education ministers says firings last resort as Vancouver board approves deficit
VANCOUVER – Education Minister Mike Bernier is set to meet with the chairman of the…
New Anthony Hopkins thriller to premiere at smalltown B.C. drive-in
ENDERBY, B.C. – A major motion picture shot in British Columbia will have it’s premiere…
B.C. children’s watchdog offers damning review of report findings
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s representative for children and youth has released a scathing report in…
Too early to say if alleged assault at UBC connected to other incidents: RCMP
VANCOUVER – Police say two men have been arrested on the University of British Columbia…
Two men charged after alleged sexual assault at University of British Columbia
VANCOUVER – Two men have been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault on…
B.C. teen killer Kelly Ellard seeks day parole 18 years after Reena Virk murder
VANCOUVER – Almost two decades since an ostracized 14-year-old was swarmed, viciously beaten and then…
Vancouver coast guard base reopens without 24/7 rescue ability: union spokesman
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver coast guard base controversially shuttered by the previous Conservative government has…
Frantic search over as two-year-old boy found safe in B.C. campground
KIMBERLEY, B.C. – A desperate search and rescue effort ended in relief on Sunday when…