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Harbour Cruises vessel ran aground off Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Harbour Cruises says one passenger was injured after its “flagship” sightseeing vessel ran…
Police received ‘multiple’ calls before Ladysmith, B.C., crash sent two to hospital
LADYSMITH — Police on Vancouver Island say they’ve arrested a driver after a head-on crash…
Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Vancouver Pride parade after meeting with premier
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised attendees at Vancouver’s Pride parade Sunday after meeting…
Langley RCMP appeal for footage, witnesses after fatal B.C. highway crash
LANGLEY — Police in Langley, B.C., say a motorcyclist has died after a crash on…
Canadian researchers solve 12-year mystery of sea star wasting disease
A team led by researchers in British Columbia has solved the mystery of a gruesome…
Doctors, lawyers, artists and First Nations leaders named to the Order of B.C.
VICTORIA — Doctors, athletes, artists and First Nations and business leaders are all among the…
‘Decades of memories’: crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight
The more than 80-year-old cabin by Cameron Lake holds memories of six generations. It was…
Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies was forecast Sunday to fill many of the skies from…
Jerome Blake breaks national championship meet record to win men’s 200 title
OTTAWA — Jerome Blake broke the Canadian track and field championship record running 19.95 seconds…
Ledecky wins 800-metre freestyle at world swim championship, McIntosh takes bronze
SINGAPORE — A must-see race at the world swimming championship lived up to its billing.…
Katzberg puts the hammer down with easy win in Canadian championships
OTTAWA — Ethan Katzberg, the reigning Olympic and world champion in men’s hammer throw, added…
Wildfire grows, evacuation order expands to nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island
Nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island, as well as a provincial park, have been ordered…
Police watchdog called in after man injured during Victoria arrest
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s police watchdog has been called in after a man was injured…
Four charged with first-degree murder in death of 19-year-old B.C. man
Homicide investigators in British Columbia say four men have been charged with first-degree murder in…
Sarah Nurse ready to make waves with new PWHL team in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — When Sarah Nurse first stepped onto the Aquabus dock at Vancouver’s Granville Island,…
Young in the lead when Wyndham Championship halted by storms
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Young made two straight birdies to move ahead of defending…
Vancouver’s Dragon Boat Festival pushed out by FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — Organizers of the annual Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival in Vancouver say the…
Freeland tells MPs she was ‘dismayed’ by BC Ferries’ decision buy Chinese ships
OTTAWA — Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland told MPs Friday she was “dismayed” by BC Ferries’…
B.C.’s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to ‘negotiate hard’ over U.S. tariff raises
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s minister of jobs and economic growth is urging the federal government…
Dupont, Ruck twins named to Canadian team for Hlinka Gretzky Cup
CALGARY — Defenceman Landon DuPont headlines Canada’s roster for the upcoming Hlinka Gretzky Cup in…
Hiker dead after falling into waterfall near Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH — Police say a hiker has died after falling into a waterfall near Squamish,…
Saskatchewan Roughriders visit Montreal Alouettes in clash of CFL heavyweights
MONTREAL — The top two teams in the CFL standings don’t have a lot in…
Falling tree kills mother, 26, and five-month-old baby at B.C. campground
COMOX — A mother and her five-month-old baby have been killed by a tree that…
McIntosh, Ledecky set for world swimming showdown in 800-metre freestyle
SINGAPORE — Summer McIntosh geared up for a swimming duel with American star Katie Ledecky,…