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Man given five months in U.S. jail for smuggling people across border from B.C.
SEATTLE — The U.S. District Attorney’s office in Seattle says a 27-year-old man has been…
NDP, Conservatives focus on battleground B.C. heading into final election week
OTTAWA — The Conservatives and NDP spent the weekend hunting votes in British Columbia —…
Federal police in B.C. bust fentanyl labs, seize chemicals and equipment
SURREY — Federal police in British Columbia dismantled three drug labs last month in the…
Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war
There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian…
In the news today: Federal rivals campaign in GTA, tariffs targeting Canada unchanged
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. players surge onto Canadian women’s hockey team after drought
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Women’s hockey in British Columbia is having a long-awaited moment. Three players…
Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages
BURNABY — The Vancouver Police Department should adopt a “stand alone” sexual harassment policy after…
Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election
VANCOUVER — British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the…
Activist sues India in U.S. court over alleged plot that killed B.C. Sikh leader
NEW YORK — A Sikh independence activist is suing India for its alleged role in…
Surrey, B.C., ER doctors call for ‘new leadership’ amid ‘toxic’ work environment
SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia politicians are celebrating connecting more people with family doctors, but…
Account tweaks for young Instagram users ‘minimum’ expected by B.C., David Eby says
SURREY, B.C. — Premier David Eby says new account control measures for young Instagram users…
Canada’s Hughes may be what International team has been missing at Presidents Cup
Mackenzie Hughes might just be what the International team needs as this year’s Presidents Cup.…
Nurse-patient ratios at B.C. hospitals set to expand in fall, says health minister
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says minimum nurse-to-patient ratios meant to improve…
Quebec won’t fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon; locals claim ‘victory’
MONTREAL — After years fighting against the opening of a mining project with ties to…
B.C. Premier touts involuntary care plans at convention, days before campaign begins
VANCOUVER — Current support services for severely mentally ill and drug addicted people aren’t working…
Woman dies, watchdog notified after police shooting in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog has been notified after a women was…
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby launches election campaign a day early in key battleground
SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby kicked off his British Columbia election campaign…
Timeline: The political shakeups leading up to the 2024 B.C. fall election
VICTORIA — There has been a major upheaval in British Columbia politics since the last…
Day 2 of B.C. campaign sees Conservatives and New Democrats focus on Metro Vancouver
The two top contenders in British Columbia’s provincial election dove deep into the various issues…
A look at the new districts in B.C.’s fall election as legislature grows to 93 seats
The Oct. 19 election in British Columbia will feature new electoral districts that increase the…
New seats redrew B.C. legislature’s floor plan. They bring political calculations too
VANCOUVER — Work crews have been busy in the British Columbia legislature over the summer,…
A look at recent B.C. crime and public safety incidents ahead of fall election
Crime and street disorder have become a key political issue in British Columbia amid a…
Rustad’s major housing tax rebate plan overshadowed by anti-vaccine comments on video
On the day British Columbia Conservative Party Leader John Rustad unveiled a major election campaign…
B.C. Lions sticking with Canadian quarterback Rourke: coach
SURREY, B.C. — B.C. Lions coach Rick Campbell says he wants to start quarterback Nathan…