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WHL roundup: Royals’ Reschny nets four points in 7-3 win over Rockets
VICTORIA — Cole Reschny had two goals and two assists, and Justin Kipkie chipped in…
B.C. investigates ‘significant’ opioid diversion, including international trafficking
VICTORIA — A “significant portion” of opioids prescribed in British Columbia are being diverted, and…
Multi-province bid pitched as a way for Canada to host Commonwealth Games
Canadian bids for a Commonwealth Games have died by provincial government disinterest, so multiple provinces…
B.C.’s child welfare workers ‘in crisis,’ fix could take decade, says advocate
VICTORIA — Chronic understaffing, and the excessive workload and burnout that comes with it, has…
Heiltsuk Nation in B.C. holds referendum on ‘historic’ written constitution
BELLA BELLA, B.C. — Online voting has begun in what the Heiltsuk Nation calls a…
Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.
OTTAWA — The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal…
Fast-track approval no guarantee of success for B.C. mines, researcher suggests
VICTORIA — The mining industry is applauding the British Columbia government’s decision to fast-track permits…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Transit workers in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley launch strike in labour dispute
VANCOUVER — Transit workers in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley have launched strike action, shutting down…
WHL roundup: Leslie nets 5 points as Giants whip Silvertips 6-2
LANGLEY, B.C. — Mazden Leslie had two goals and three assists as the Vancouver Giants…
Eby: Plenty of demand for B.C. aluminum despite U.S. tariffs
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said Monday he is confident that aluminum produced…
Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point
British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a “productive” discussion with Prime Minister Mark…
Today-History-Feb10
Today in History for Feb. 10: In 3641 BC, according to the calculations of the…
Today-History-Feb08
Today in History for Feb. 8: In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded. After…
In the news today: Premiers travel to Washington amid tariff threat
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Professor says Canada should block U.S. ambassador while Trump talks annexation
OTTAWA — Ottawa should block Donald Trump’s chosen ambassador to Canada until the U.S. president…
Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report
OTTAWA — Calgary, Saint John, N.B. and Windsor, Ont. are the Canadian cities that would…
B.C. elementary music teacher suspended after child pornography charge
SOOKE, B.C. — A Vancouver Island school district says an elementary school teacher has been…
B.C. snowpack at 72% of normal as of Feb. 1 after ‘extremely dry’ January
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s latest snow and water supply bulletin says it was “extremely dry”…
Nanaimo, B.C., woman charged in fatal parking lot crash involving modified truck
NANAIMO, B.C. — A woman in Nanaimo, B.C., has been charged with dangerous operation of…
British Columbia basketball championships moved after alleged mistreatment of transgender player
NANAIMO, British Columbia (AP) — The British Columbia women’s college basketball championship will be relocated…
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling
TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a…
B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025
VANCOUVER — Real estate sales across British Columbia were up in January compared with the…
Inquest scheduled for April into overdose death in Victoria university dorm room
VICTORIA — A coroner’s inquest has been scheduled for April 28 into the overdose death…