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Evacuation alert due to man-made dam near Kamloops, B.C., rescinded
KAMLOOPS — An evacuation alert issued for several properties in British Columbia’s Interior last week…
Taylor Swift announces movie of final Eras Tour performance in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift fans will soon be able to relive the singer’s record-smashing Eras…
B.C. police watchdog investigating after person in custody went into medical distress
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s police watchdog says it is investigating after the driver of a…
Two teens charged with robbery using imitation firearm in Duncan, B.C.
Two youths have been charged following an alleged robbery with an imitation pistol in Duncan,…
Woman in critical condition after shooting in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Police are investigating after a woman was shot inside a home in Surrey,…
52-year-old man killed in crash in Richmond, B.C.: police
A 52-year-old man has died after a highway crash in Richmond, B.C. The single-vehicle crash…
RCMP investigating fatal highway crash in Richmond, B.C.
RICHMOND — The BC Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash on a highway in…
BC’s ADHD diagnoses skyrocketed during and after the pandemic
This concerns substance use researchers because people with ADHD are more at risk from unregulated drugs.
B.C. tables new law on closed meetings between First Nations and municipalities
VICTORIA — The president of the group representing local governments in British Columbia says she…
Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says Ottawa is dodging responsibility by not standing behind the…
B.C.’s public service workers escalate strike to correctional facilities
BURNABY — British Columbia jails have been added to the growing list of sites behind…
Province expands funding for Justice Institute of B.C. to add 96 police seats
NEW WESTMINSTER — Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger says the province is providing funding to…
‘It depends’: Carney shifts stance on maintaining emissions cap
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday the fate of the emissions cap on…
Vancouver police search for suspect after three stabbed on Yaletown seawall
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say three people were stabbed along the Yaletown seawall and the…
Here are the B.C. ministries, provincial agencies and roles affected by job action
About 26,000 members of two unions representing British Columbia professionals and public service workers are…
Woman attacked by bear while walking dog in Squamish, B.C., wildlife area
SQUAMISH — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service is warning residents after a bear attack this…
B.C. housing bill focuses on multi-units, publicizing short-term rental penalties
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is proposing changes to its short-term rental laws, including…
153 people died in July, 149 in August from unregulated drugs in B.C.: coroner
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s coroners service say 153 people died in July from unregulated toxic…
B.C. drafts former federal minister Sajjan as Ottawa fires up military spending
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has recruited former national defence minister Harjit Sajjan to…
Murder trial of former B.C. lawyer concludes, decision to be given in Kamloops
VANCOUVER — The first-degree murder trial of a former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer accused of killing…
B.C. strike escalates to include about 26,000 public service workers, professionals
Two unions representing British Columbia professionals and public service workers escalated their weeks-long job action…
B.C.’s attorney general introduces changes for credit fraud protection bill
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Attorney General says the province is working to “modernize” consumer protection…
B.C. government says dissolving Vancouver park board will require referendum
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is moving to pass legislation to require a referendum…
Vehicles vandalized with swastikas in New Westminster, B.C., police say
NEW WESTMINSTER — Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they’re working to identify a suspect…