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Young dog tossed into dumpster in Coquitlam, B.C., died of heat exposure: SPCA
COQUITLAM, B.C. – The SPCA hopes someone can help them identify two people seen tossing…
Corrective to Aug. 16 story on B.C. real estate tax
COQUITLAM, B.C. – The Canadian Press erroneously reported on Aug. 16 that British Columbia has…
Foreign-buyer tax to have short-term effect on Vancouver market: credit union
VANCOUVER – A credit union is forecasting that British Columbia’s housing market will remain strong…
Crystal ball-like web tool could help patients with lung disease: B.C. doctor
VANCOUVER – Millions of people who feel like they’re suffocating from the symptoms of a…
Elusive snake finally coaxed out of drain pipe under Victoria street
VICTORIA – A reclusive reptile that has been living in a storm drain below the…
Early-morning fire causes significant damage at Vancouver Sikh temple
VANCOUVER – Damage is extensive following a fire at a Sikh temple in south Vancouver.…
Airbnb host recruitment campaign aggressive, says Vancouver councillor
Vancouver’s rental vacancy rate remains critically low, so the latest recruitment campaign from Airbnb concerns…
Photo of separated elderly couple draws attention to bed shortage in B.C.
VANCOUVER – Every time the elevator doors open at Wolfram Gottschalk’s care home and he…
Man in serious condition following targeted shooting in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A man is in hospital following what police say was a targeted shooting…
New Fraser Health poster campaign raises awareness of opioid overdoses
SURREY, B.C. – Fraser Health has launched a poster ad campaign bolstering its ongoing drive…
High water temperatures cause B.C. government to close some rivers from fishing
VICTORIA – High temperatures have caused the B.C. government to shut down fishing on the…
Man dies in British Columbia after he is hit by passenger train
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. – The coroner’s service in British Columbia is confirming the death of…
Arrival of second influx of Syrians will be smoother: immigrant support groups
VANCOUVER – Many of the immigrant support groups that leapt into overdrive less than a…
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100-year-old runner from India inspires at Americas Masters Games in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – It took 100-year-old Indian runner Man Kaur almost a minute and a half…
Solutions near for elderly couple living in separate care homes: family
VANCOUVER – The family of an elderly husband and wife in British Columbia who were…
Two dead, three injured after car crashes into tree, pole in downtown Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Two people are dead after their vehicle hit a tree in downtown Vancouver,…
68-year-old driver, passenger, 70, victims of deadly Vancouver crash
Vancouver Police say a 68-year-old man and 70-year-old woman were the victims of the single…
Poison to be used in two B.C. lakes after non-native fish species spotted
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – British Columbia’s Fish and Wildlife Branch says all the fish in two…
Bylaw forces business to build $10K ‘sidewalk to nowhere’ in Smithers, B.C.
SMITHERS, B.C. – On a lonely stretch of pavement in Smithers, B.C., a black-and-white sign…
Canada’s move to control fentanyl chemicals not enough to stem crisis: expert
VANCOUVER – Canada’s plans to restrict six chemicals used to make fentanyl will only increase…
Dog dies as owner steps into dog fight at park in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY, B.C. – The RCMP says a dog has died in Langley, B.C., after it…
South Korean cargo ship sits off B.C. coast after company’s financial woes
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – The Port of Prince Rupert says a large container ship is…
B.C.’s health minister says he won’t seek re-election in May 2017
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Health Minister Terry Lake says he won’t be running in British Columbia’s…
Syrian toddler’s death had disproportionate effect on Canada: observers
VANCOUVER – It’s been one year since the image of a drowned toddler lying face…