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B.C. health minister vows overdose revamp after addictions portfolio is scrapped
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s new health minister says she’s aiming for more treatment beds and…
B.C. opens disaster aid to atmospheric river flood victims
VICTORIA — British Columbia is making disaster financial assistance available to victims of floodwaters that…
B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be ‘devastating’ for forest industry
A 25-per-cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods would be “devastating” for the province’s lumber and…
Four Canadian women honoured in World Rugby’s Dream Teams of the Year
MONACO — Canadians Alex Tessier, Sophie de Goede and Laetitia Royer have been named to…
Ottawa Charge bring ‘relentless’ identity to nation’s capital in second PWHL season
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge have a revitalized roster, a new identity and a redefined…
Future of Sport in Canada commissioner invites more voices to consultations
CALGARY — The woman at the helm of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission…
Montreal shopping mall playing ‘Baby Shark’ song to prevent unhoused from loitering
MONTREAL — A shopping mall and office complex in downtown Montreal is being criticized for…
WHL Roundup: Blazers shutout Pats, Silvertips thump Giants
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Dylan Ernst stopped all 31 shots he faced as the Kamloops Blazers…
‘Sleeping with the enemy’: Mistrial in B.C. sex assault over Crown dating paralegal
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of sexual…
State memorial planned for former B.C. premier John Horgan
VICTORIA — A provincial state memorial service for former British Columbia premier John Horgan will…
In the news today: Pressure up on feds to intervene in postal strike
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Katy Perry joins 2025 Invictus Games opening ceremony lineup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — The Invictus Games slated for Vancouver next year will feature music superstar Katy…
Flights cancelled as heavy fog cuts visibility to near zero in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Dense fog has reduced visibility to near-zero for the third straight day in…
B.C. launches review of 911 services after complaints about costs, transparency
VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a review of the province’s 911 emergency service after…
B.C. premier says feds and premiers have right-left strategy to tackle Trump tariffs
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his fellow premiers and the federal government…
B.C. children’s minister stepping away from role after colorectal cancer diagnosis
British Columbia’s Minister of Children and Family Development Grace Lore says she has been diagnosed…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s the latest on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Superstar Taylor Swift is in Vancouver tonight for the first of three shows…
Avalanche risk expected to rise in parts of B.C. this weekend
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is encouraging people to do their research on avalanche…
Ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike
VICTORIA — Thousands of social assistance cheques have not been distributed in British Columbia because…
B.C. minister wants new safety plan for Victoria schools, threatens board removal
VICTORIA — Greater Victoria’s public schools should have a district-wide safety plan in place by…
B.C. prosecutors proceed with motor vehicle charges, not criminal, after fatal crash
VICTORIA — The B.C. Prosecution Service says it will continue to pursue charges under the…
More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has detected more cases of a parasite…
WHL roundup: Cristall lifts Rockets to 4-1 road win over Royals
VICTORIA — Andrew Cristall scored goals 64 seconds apart in the third period and lifted…