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U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister
VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province’s…
Victoria garbage truck driver delivers fire to fire department
VICTORIA — The driver of a garbage truck in Victoria is being hailed for his…
TSB investigators deployed after boat crash and sinking near Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has deployed a team…
Three things you need to know about wildfires in B.C.
Wildfire season is never really over. When infernos subside in one region, they begin somewhere…
If you use stimulants, talk to your doctor about heart health
People with heart disease who use cocaine or methamphetamine are at higher risk of death…
Canadian ice climbers bring thriving, nascent sport to world championship in Edmonton
Even with a torrent of blood flowing from his mouth, knowing several of his teeth…
One driver dead at scene of multi-vehicle crash on Metro Vancouver bridge
SURREY, B.C. — The Surrey Police Service says one driver is dead and others have…
How little birds wearing tiny backpacks can help us solve big problems
White-throated sparrows teach each other new songs on migration stop-overs. Dainty Tennessee warblers make unexpectedly…
Former Calgary councillor accused of lying on travel expenses guilty of fraud
CALGARY — While serving as Calgary city councillor, Joe Magliocca claimed he was hosting and…
Feds giving $663M for Metro Vancouver transit, but funding woes remain: TransLink CEO
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — The CEO of Metro Vancouver’s transit operator says he’s grateful for…
Bridge over Okanagan Lake in B.C. reopens after bomb scare, fire in van
KELOWNA, B.C. — Police have reopened a bridge across Okanagan Lake in the B.C. Interior…
Missing snowboarder found dead on Cypress Mountain, B.C.
WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. — A 21-year-old snowboarder who went missing last week at the Cypress…
B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau steps down but the party’s two MLAs will not run
VICTORIA — The leader of the B.C. Green Party has stepped down after losing her…
Elections BC suspends probe into Conservative claims of vote violations
VICTORIA — Elections BC says it has suspended its review of a complaint from a…
Medals to be awarded at Invictus Games 2025 unveiled in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Levi Nelson had to hold back his tears when he opened the cedar…
Specialist wait lists for B.C. patients grow to 1.2 million people: doctors groups
VANCOUVER — Two doctors groups in British Columbia say there is a “wait-list crisis” for…
B.C. extends deferral of logging in Fairy Creek amid reports of tree spiking
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has approved a legal order to extend temporary protections…
B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin wraps up seven-year post
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s lieutenant-governor is leaving office after seven years on the job, with…
Former priest sentenced to six years for sex abuse of Nunavut children
IQALUIT — The devastating effects of Eric Dejaeger’s sexual abuse of seven Inuit children more…
BCCLA files lawsuit against City of Vancouver’s ban on daytime shelters
VANCOUVER — The BC Civil Liberties Association says it has filed a lawsuit against the…
$5-million climate program to help B.C.’s tree fruit growers in extreme weather
VICTORIA — Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million…
B.C. urges caution as Environment Canada warns of ‘wintry mix’ on south coast
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has advised drivers across the south coast to avoid…
Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.’s 31st lieutenant-governor
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia’s new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia’s lifelong…
Weather prompts record 1.4 million electricity outages for BC Hydro customers in 2024
VANCOUVER — Nearly 1.4 million BC Hydro customers lost their power last year due to…