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Young Canadians tell of their generations’ challenges and hopes
The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about challenges facing…
Fate of OneBC party uncertain after MLA Dallas Brodie ‘removed’ as leader
OneBC, the party formed after a split from the Conservative Party of B.C., says leader…
B.C. braces for ‘high impact’ rain in flood-struck Fraser Valley and beyond
British Columbia is bracing for another “high impact” deluge of rain that’s forecast to hit…
Rain warnings as wet weather hits B.C.’s flood-soaked Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD — Rainfall warnings have gone up across British Columbia’s flood-drenched Fraser Valley as another…
Alberta-Ottawa agreement on methane targets stokes dismay for some, relief for others
CALGARY — The prospect of building a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast has…
Many evacuation orders, alerts lifted as floodwaters recede in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford, B.C., resident Teresa Vogel showed up Saturday at Delair Park, where her…
B.C. guidance on youth involuntary care criticized by two independent officers
VICTORIA — Two independent provincial officers in British Columbia have separately criticized a recent decision…
Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park
VANCOUVER — More than $1.3 million in fines have been levied against two companies involved…
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, Canada’s border agency says
The Canada Border Services Agency says 15 foreigners facing extortion charges have applied for refugee…
Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding ‘inaction’ as water starts receding
ABBOTSFORD — The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is disappointed and frustrated with…
Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said his government plans to offer private owners…
Exploding nitrous oxide canisters no laughing matter for garbage collection
VANCOUVER — Canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, sold under the guise…
Head-on semi-truck crash on Highway 1 kills one in B.C., east of Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE — Mounties in Revelstoke say one person has been killed in a head-on crash…
B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort
VANCOUVER — Marine mammal rescuers in British Columbia say a weeks-long operation has successfully freed…
Photo Gallery: Flooding in B.C.’s Lower Interior
The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is “disappointed and frustrated” with the federal…
Familiar fate for Abbotsford as floodwaters gush over U.S. border into B.C. again
ABBOTSFORD — Standing near a rail line next to the U.S. border, Abbotsford, B.C., resident…
Cowichan case blamed for sinking B.C. property deals, including luxury hotel purchase
VANCOUVER — An Ontario company that put down a deposit to buy a luxury hotel…
B.C. Housing Minister Boyle rejects calls for repeal of high-density housing laws
VICTORIA — A coalition of municipalities in British Columbia is calling on the province to…
How does climate change affect the likelihood of extreme rain? Federal department aims to publish rapid results
Federal scientists will start to publish rapid results looking at how much more likely major…
Man connected to B.C. ostrich protest charged with assault, mischief: Police
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Mounties in British Columbia say mischief and assault charges have been…
Why is B.C. facing the prospect of a flood disaster again?
British Columbia’s Lower Mainland is facing flooding, severed highways and evacuations due to the double…
Canada’s largest provinces score worst on housing policies and outcomes, report says
A new report says Canada’s three largest provinces are lagging behind the rest of the…
Trans Mountain pipeline pays $196K penalty for environmental lapses after 2024 storm
Trans Mountain has paid a regulatory fine for environmental lapses along its British Columbia pipeline…
A timeline of how Hudson’s Bay has been winding down
The collapse of Hudson’s Bay has moved from store closures to court hearings meant to…