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Vandals even dumped paint in fridge of new North Vancouver house: police
VANCOUVER – Police in North Vancouver say vandals dumped over 15 pails of paint on…
Canadian women’s fashion retailer Aritzia makes plans to go public
After more than three decades, fashion retailer Aritzia is going public. The Vancouver-based company announced…
Homicide investigators take case after Abbotsford shooting turns fatal
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Investigators say the victim of a fatal shooting in Abbotsford, B.C., was…
Ballard Power Systems shares soar after Toyota distribution deal in Japan
VANCOUVER – Shares in Ballard Power Systems gained nearly 10 per cent Thursday after the…
CFL West lead, ticket sales, on the line as Lions host Stampeders
VANCOUVER – It’s not exactly a playoff game, but for the B.C. Lions meeting the…
RCMP ask seasonal residents for help finding missing Okanagan woman
ENDERBY, B.C. – Police are issuing a plea to seasonal residents of the Enderby, B.C.,…
VIA Rail in talks to offer $5 fares to ‘at risk’ groups along B.C. ‘highway of tears’
VANCOUVER – Via Rail has joined discussions with the British Columbia government, First Nations and…
Whitecaps looking for answers as they try to stay in playoff race
VANCOUVER – Carl Robinson has heard the question many times over the last few weeks…
Kurdi says haunting photo of Syrian boy risks prolonging Middle Eastern conflict
VANCOUVER – The aunt of a Syrian toddler who was shown in a haunting photo…
B.C. campers urged to take care with campfires as heat hikes fire danger
VANCOUVER – Strong winds and high temperatures are forecast across much of British Columbia this…
B.C. coroner releases report into care-home killing by former soldier
VERNON, B.C. – A British Columbia coroner’s investigation into the killing of a longtime care-home…
Death of man in Terrace, B.C., prompts police watchdog investigation
SURREY, B.C. – The province’s police watchdog is investigating after a man in Terrace, B.C.,…
Highlights of British Columbia’s climate plan
RICHMOND, B.C. – Here are the highlights of B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan released Friday. Under…
Mitchell and Stampeders beat Lion 37-9 in a showdown for first in West
VANCOUVER – Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and the Calgary Stampeders may have the best record…
Vancouver’s Chinatown grapples with growing pains of affordability, development
VANCOUVER – The transformation of Vancouver’s Chinatown, fuelled by a changing population, crisis of affordability…
Notable cases from the history of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association has waged many civil rights battles since…
Just show up: No reservations required at some camping spots on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA – Caretaker Peter Murphy says every camper asks the same question about staying at…
Conservative critic calls for coal mine development in southeast B.C.
CRANBROOK, B.C. – The Conservative party’s natural resources critic is calling on the federal Liberals…
B.C. Lions to head on the road for their upcoming next two CFL games
VANCOUVER – It’s a good thing the B.C. Lions feel they’re at home on the…
Fraser Institute says average Canadian family spent $34,154 on taxes last year
VANCOUVER – The Fraser Institute calculates that the average Canadian family paid $34,154 in taxes…
Kurdi family settles into life in Canada, but still no luck finding a home
COQUITLAM, B.C. – Shergo Kurdi lifts his shirt to reveal a pale, mottled patchwork of…
Canada ‘missed the boat’ on economic policies to mitigate climate change: doctor
VANCOUVER – Canada “has missed the boat” when it comes to developing renewable energy resources…
Evacuation order, alert issued as wildfire flares north of West Kelowna, B.C.
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – Officials say cooler temperatures have helped British Columbia crews battling a…
Venezuela ordered to pay Vancouver-based mining firm more than US$1.2 billion
An international arbitration tribunal has ordered Venezuela to pay a Vancouver-based mining company more than…