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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…
Lawyer says B.C. Mountie should be fired immediately or quit over group-chat remarks
A Mountie accused of making racist and sexist comments in group chats should be dismissed…
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…
Vancouver Canucks trade captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks’ front office has known for months that the team’s captain…
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House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein’s estate WASHINGTON (AP) —…
Wild acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Canucks in a blockbuster NHL trade
The Minnesota Wild made an all-in move for one of the NHL’s best players in…
TRENDING NOW: Your teacher isn’t going to believe this one
"The dog ate my homework" is played out. Try "a deer ate my homework."
No jail for repeat offender who ransacked 78-year-old’s Vernon home
The 38-year-old has completely turned his life around since the break-in.
Minnesota Wild acquire 2024 Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade from Vancouver.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild acquire 2024 Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes in…
Record floods in Washington state trigger dramatic rescues and evacuations
BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Record floodwaters began slowly receding in Washington state on Friday after…
Right-hander Chase Lee acquired by Blue Jays from Tigers for minor league lefty Johan Simon
TORONTO (AP) — Sidearming right-hander Chase Lee was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from…
Train hits stolen pickup after chase with RCMP from Sorrento to Sicamous
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Police got out of their vehicles to arrest the suspects when the train horn blared.
Deadly head-on crash between two semis near Revelstoke
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RCMP were called to two separate collisions involved semi trucks on the Trans-Canada Highway.
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…
Jays acquire right-hander Chase Lee from Tigers for lefty Johan Simon
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chase Lee from the Detroit…
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…
Stadium renos force Atletico Ottawa to shift CONCACAF Champions Cup game to Hamilton
Atletico Ottawa will shift its CONCACAF Champions Cup first-round game with Nashville SC to Forge…
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…
Lawyer says B.C. Mountie should be fired immediately or quit over group-chat remarks
The lawyer for the RCMP’s conduct authority says a Mountie accused of making racist and…
Kamloops and Tk’emlups denounce land claim misinformation
"These issues are too important to be shaped by social media, rumours or those seeking to create division."